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Subject Topic: airbed versus SIM? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personblue100
06/7/2011 at 6:40pm
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Just had two nights on the airbed only to wake up the shape of a banana and on the floor - also very cold.  I prefer to use duvet as a cover and am now considering a SIM for myself, hubby and five year old boy but are they really any good and any better or should I go for a very expensive airbed? please help, planning 10 night trip in a week.


PersonTomsmum
06/7/2011 at 6:45pm
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We love our SIMS though they are a pain to deflate, seems to be a bit horses for courses.

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Claire.

Keen camper and OW swimmer, Mum to 3


PersonSurfin
06/7/2011 at 6:48pm
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We used a SIM for the first time last week and i have to say it was mega comfy.
Non of that waking up with a spine like a string of conkers,non of that being bounced around when the OH stands up or rolls over plus you can stand on a mat to get dressed/undressed with out feeling sea sick


Personmillypip
06/7/2011 at 6:49pm
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Hi, we switched to sims for the very reason you mention. My husband and I have alpkit dozers and the children have costco sims which cost about £16 and do a good job for them. We are really happy with our choice - I have a bad back, had surgery in may, and find my dozer very comfy.

Hope this helps.

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Easter 2011 - Lincoln Farm Park nr Oxford

July 2011 - Camping de la Baie, la Trinite sur Mer (near Carnac). Yippee!!


Personblue100
06/7/2011 at 6:52pm
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Very helpful, thankyou both, can you tell me what thickness you think is best to go for, I've seen a good price on a 3cm.


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Personmillypip
06/7/2011 at 7:33pm
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Hi, our dozers our 7.5cm which is a lovely thickness. The costco ones are slightly less. I would go for as thick as you can get.....

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Easter 2011 - Lincoln Farm Park nr Oxford

July 2011 - Camping de la Baie, la Trinite sur Mer (near Carnac). Yippee!!


PersonTomsmum
06/7/2011 at 7:38pm
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Ours are 5cm, the vango double one.

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Claire.

Keen camper and OW swimmer, Mum to 3


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06/7/2011 at 11:23pm
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I have a 10cm (its a Gelert Adventure XL). It is very comfy and compacts to the same size as the kids 5cm Lidl ones do.


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Hi, we have a 5mm SIM and its perfectly lovely to sleep on.  This year I also got Outwell Posadas camp bed and I use the SIM on top ... and to be honest is much more comfortable than my regular bed at home!  Up till now I've always used a sleeping bag, this weekend am going to try a duvet and see which I prefer ... recently I've felt somewhat restricted in the sleeping bag, so will give the duvet a go.  Can't wait!  PS I've never used an airbed so can't comment on it, sorry.

Humbird



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