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Topic: Largest SIMs out there?

#deb#

07/6/2011 at 12:21pm
Location: West Mids
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I just got a Vango 3cm double mat for my son. It's a double so he'd have loads of space. When it came it's actually a twin. Which I don't mind because folded in two it's a lovely 6cm mat! I may be converted for me and the OH who are currently re-using the old rubberised cotton airbed we bought when first camping 13 years ago. It's ok but gives you that sweaty-yet-cold feeling. Looking at the Vango for my son I may be a convert but need bigger ones. OH is 6ft 4" and I want something I can spread out on so anything narrow is out. What's out there that satisfies these requirements? Trouble is I've been spoilt because I got the Vango for a bargain price. As much as I'd love to plump for 2 xl thermarests, it's just not in budget!!!

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Jimbawumba

07/6/2011 at 12:45pm
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Hiya Deb, is this the extra large one as only showing two sizes on Simply Hike? Cheers, Jim.

#deb#

07/6/2011 at 1:20pm
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No, I got a double from Simply Hike which has subsequently gone out of stock. Got it for £15. I think someone there may have made a mistake (though to be fair I ordered a very expensive swimming costume from one of their sister 'Simply' companies a while back so I don't feel too bad!!).

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andycwb

07/6/2011 at 3:23pm
Location: Berkshire
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Quote: What's out there that satisfies these requirements? Trouble is I've been spoilt because I got the Vango for a bargain price. As much as I'd love to plump for 2 xl thermarests, it's just not in budget!!!

I read the first bit, thought "Thermarest Dream Time XL". Then read the budget bit.

They really are the bees knees if you can justify the money.

Don't know what else to suggest short of selling a distant relative into slavery to raise the money, but I'm sure someone will be along in a bit with a more useful idea.

kmac9909

07/6/2011 at 4:20pm
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Costco has nice self inflating mats for around £20 each

DamonST

07/6/2011 at 9:12pm
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Quote: Originally posted by kmac9909 on 07/6/2011
Costco has nice self inflating mats for around £20 each

£17.98 inc VAT, branded Sportura, Dimensions 180 x 70 x 7.5

I plonked the demo one on the concrete floor of the store today and had myself a lie down

Only reason I didn't buy one was because it's the wrong side of payday.

#deb#

08/6/2011 at 9:42am
Location: West Mids
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Where's costco Damon? I'm north Bury.

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happycamperz201

08/6/2011 at 12:45pm
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i think costco is a members only warehousey thingy, we have one near us, and its £25 a yr membership, unless you know someone with a members card.

kmac9909

08/6/2011 at 3:50pm
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I would definately recommend the costco mats as good value - they are thick and comfy

Yes you do need to be a member to shop there - there is one in Watford (A41)

presterjohn

08/6/2011 at 4:05pm
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You can buy them for £35.00 including postage from eBay. I presume that these are Costco customers flogging them to the general public.

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Francais

08/6/2011 at 5:10pm
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Like andycwb mentions, the "ThermaRest DreamTime XL's" definatley do what it says on the tin, I know the OP mentioned they are over budget, but for others reading this, they are worth the money, or at least they were when we got our two back in 2008.

The pair fasten together to form an almost seemless QueenSize bed, we topped ours of with a made to measure fitted QueenSize heavy cotton sheet, although the setup is sheer indulgence, and presents an awesome pack size, we sure do get a good nights sleep.

DamonST

09/6/2011 at 5:38pm
Location: Bury Lancashire
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*deb* - Our nearest one is Oldham. I just so happen to have a membership card here, which allows me to take guests in too.

Sara_H

09/6/2011 at 7:33pm
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I've got two of the costco singles - they're 10cm thick - plety long enough. My OH is 6'1" and he's fine on it.

I link them together just by using a double fitted fleece sheet.

Thety're very comfy - think they £18 each.

nikkid21

09/6/2011 at 8:59pm
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If anyone if after the Costco sims from the reading branch they only had 3 left today after I bought 5 for various friends today.

Was told that was the last delivery of them for this year

Had ours for 2 years and they are excellent. We have 2 side by side, with a double duvet and then a fitted sheet on top to hold it together as a double bed.

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