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13/8/2021 at 10:59am
Location: Lichfield
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You could try using a Duvalay roll out mattress instead. However, they're not cheap but they do reckon that they are worth every penny for a good nights sleep.
Below is a short YouTube video which which may be useful.
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13/8/2021 at 4:23pm
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IMHO, and I have not tried this myself, just a hunch, using an under-inflated airbed on top of a camp bed is still sleeping on a sheet plastic on top of air. In addition, it is unlikely to be comfortable, in that as soon as you roll to one side, the air inside will squish to the other side, etc. etc...
SIM is different - it offers thermal insulation as well as support, which are functionalities that are both lacking in an under-inflated airbed.
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14/8/2021 at 6:43am
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Apologies, Jimbo.
I was planning on a more serious, detailed and helpful post this morning, concentrating on concave canvas camp beds, convex shaped quality SIMs, (With an excellent recommendation thrown in), bed frame bars, and even throw in a couple of very useful photo's.
Not of a pretty made up bed, but actual photo's of SIMs laid atop campbeds, deliberately set up and taken to show just how well they sit, and just how well they negate the effects of the aforementioned bar.
All to back up your theory that yes, there is actually a reason why "everywhere just seems to mention SIMs".
I was also going to advise on how to use the forum search facility, as there are literally dozens and dozens of previous threads on this very subject, with many helpful and informative posts... even some by myself, believe it or not.
However, being a complete douche, I doubt my efforts... nor my sarcastic approach to humour... will be appreciated.
Sometimes, even the best placed winking emoji just can't cut it, in the cut throat world of internet forums set up specifically to help folk. Not even on the single most important aspect of camping... a good nights sleep.
You'll be pleased to read that I'll do the honourable thing, and make a point of ignoring your next question, to avoid upsetting your sensitive soul a second time.
Sleep well.
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