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My DS wants to go camping in December.  I do have the air beds and have been camping in October but not December.  When camping I do take duvets as well sleeping bags and fleece blankets and isulate with with vet beds and picnic rugs, question is, which would be the comfiest and the warmest between the two. 

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Heather

Hi Richard, thank you for your reply. My comfort rating is that, it's soft and my bones are cushioned.  but being insulated  is the key word but would love to combine the two, I do have foam mats as well.  If I had the money I would buy the really thick full length SI mat alas I don't.  There is one in Argos for £14.99 (lichfield) Or should I ask for an early christmas present and buy a better one.  I will go to the camping shops and test them for their comfort ratings.

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Heather

I nipped out to go out doors near chester.  I tried the 5cm thick for size. any thing less than that i also think it's too thin.  Prices varies between the makes Vango and Gelert. Not too bad really, (It's just the case of choosing which one) I would definitly put other mats under for more insulation and cushioning I'll google the "ice"mats as well,  I will check out the karrimor.  I did spot a double SI mat, It was folded in half creating 10cm thickness.  I wonder if that would work!!!!!!!!!!!  without too much wear and tear

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Heather

Quote: Originally posted by sanhozay on 02/9/2009

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I think Karrimor (not that it's the real Karrimor any more, just branded) only do 2.5cm and 3.8cm trekking mats, so I wouldn't bother looking too hard for those if you want 5cm minimum. Bear in mind though that they are softer on grass than a shop floor.

Field and Trek Sleeping Mats

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You've just reminded me that I meant to shove a note on this section last week when I spotted some 3/4 length Karrimor SI mats in Sport Soccer as it used to be called, (blowed if I can ever remember what it's called now but I'm sure you all know the shops I mean?), and they were half price at £19.99. Have to say they looked decent but I have nooooo idea what thickness they were but didn't look flimsy. Not that that's much help is it?

Wish I had a longer memory than a flippin' goldfish!