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Hi MairiJ,

Try putting your SI mat on top of an airbed, bet you'll enjoy that. I hate airbeds, I find they are much too firm, almost like laying on the ground. The SI on top will retain boddy heat, and give a more comfy bed. I also don't like the fact, that most have an inflatable pillow, that is then too high when I add my proper pillow. I did get round this by buying one with seperate pillow inflation though.

I have used both the Coleman comfort and a a 5cm self inflator. I weigh 18 stone. I suffer from a bad back.. (who would guess hey?)

I camp frequently and for days on end.. so I need some comfort, plus my weight is far from average.

I find I can cope very nicely with the self inflator, though not fully inflated. The only problem is putting it away. It is far too much effort to roll up.

On the plus side, it is easy to get out of.

I have to admit that due to the difficulty in packing it, I am moving back to a blow up one.. The Coleman Comfort.

I also had (still have) the very large double depth beds. They are comfortable, but very big in a tent bedroom. Also quite high actually, especially if the site has a slope to it.

The thinner beds are just as comfy,  makes any of them a bit more comfortable. I would avoid most doubles, My OH has been known to be thrown out when I got in...

I bit the bullet and ordered an Aerobed - at half price it would have been rude not to - I think this may just be the right decision - as you can see my kids have already approved