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I prefer an airbed to a sim, although they can be cold that can be easily remedied by putting some insulation underneath, like roll mats, picnic blankets, foil car windscreen covers or even big opened out cardboard boxes.

The other problem with an airbed is that they can develop a leak. I seem to have to buy a new one every year and I spent big money on one last year hoping this was the definative airbed. However it got used over chrismas for the nephews staying over and the bl**dy thing is going down. £60 down the drain.

So I believe that these very expensive sims are far better than the £14.99 one I got from Lidl, which I can't stand, get back pain with and don't sleep a wink. Also it's just too narrow. I can't afford dropping £119 on one sim but it seems that that is really what has to be done. Some people go a bit further and put a sim onto a folding camp bed, which is - according to people here, the ultimate in comfort. Me...I'm going to drag the mattress off my double bed and somehow tie it onto the roof of my car...well not really but I'd like to....

Quote: Originally posted by pitchperfect on 11/1/2011

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Victoria, I'm just making the switch to SIMs after getting sick of buying new airbeds. I've gone for 2 Decathlon 4.5cm high-density foam SIMs (£17 each, 5 year guarantee), one on top of the other, with a fitted mattress topper (from airbed set up), then fitted sheet around them. Not camped with it yet, but tested it in the living room for many nights and can attest to the comfort and proper nights sleep (one SIM on it's own didn't have enough give in it for my liking). I would say quite a bit more comfortable than airbeds. No noticeable movement of layers either.

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What about taking the two SI mats, and slipping them inside an old or a cheap single sleeping bag. Then sleeping in your bag on top of the whole lot? Would it be too slippy?

I have two lidl SI mats and I was thinking of putting them side by side inside a double sleeping bag to keep them together. Of course putting them one on top of the other would make a comfier base but i'm more than 50cm wide!

I am currently looking at the Gelert Adventure XL 10cm SI mat, has anyone heard any good reports about it? It's not that expensive at about £35

Quote: Originally posted by victoria1 on 11/1/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by pitchperfect on 11/1/2011

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Victoria, I'm just making the switch to SIMs after getting sick of buying new airbeds. I've gone for 2 Decathlon 4.5cm high-density foam SIMs (£17 each, 5 year guarantee), one on top of the other, with a fitted mattress topper (from airbed set up), then fitted sheet around them. Not camped with it yet, but tested it in the living room for many nights and can attest to the comfort and proper nights sleep (one SIM on it's own didn't have enough give in it for my liking). I would say quite a bit more comfortable than airbeds. No noticeable movement of layers either.

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What about taking the two SI mats, and slipping them inside an old or a cheap single sleeping bag. Then sleeping in your bag on top of the whole lot? Would it be too slippy?

I have two lidl SI mats and I was thinking of putting them side by side inside a double sleeping bag to keep them together. Of course putting them one on top of the other would make a comfier base but i'm more than 50cm wide!

I am currently looking at the Gelert Adventure XL 10cm SI mat, has anyone heard any good reports about it? It's not that expensive at about £35

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