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kitkat2279

25/1/2014 at 11:03pm
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Hi has anyone ever used a fishing chair bed to sleep in whilst camping that could offer their opinion on their experiences. Thinking of replacing our air bed .

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25/1/2014 at 11:17pm
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Hi Kate,
Yes, we have them. Lovely and comfy but very bulky to transport. We have 3 but use a large trailer.
We have a fox flatliner, a nash indulgence wideboy and a nash zed bed.
Overall, I would say the fox flatliner and the nash zed bed are the comfiest. The nash zed bed was the cheaper of the 2 so would say that is the best value one that we have.
Just check the length of them against your bedroom pods though, as one of ours won't fit in length ways with the door zipped up.

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kitkat2279

26/1/2014 at 6:11am
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Thanks for that will take a look at those. I'm starting to think that they are definitely the way forwards.

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26/1/2014 at 10:27am
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hi kate..wee have 2 total fishing gear ..tfg.. from gooutdoors I think there on there web site at about £50.00 each.. go on the search bar and type in ..bedchaiors..theres loads of suggestions...stewey camperman

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there are many many bed chairs out there the best advice i can give is google tackle/carp shops and see if there any large ones near by with show room some thing like these ones

http://www.hullanglingcentre.co.uk/carp-and-barbel/chairs-and-bedchairs.html

http://www.stapeleyangling.co.uk/index.php?page_id=145&cat=carp

not all bed chairs are bulky some very light weight ones now when i go fishing mine fold downs with the sleeping bag inside it.

but if you do get one get a six legged one not the four legged one

kitkat2279

29/1/2014 at 6:35pm
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We have bought 2 bed chairs with memory foam and oh my goodness they are amazing this is going to change our camping role on some nice weather.

Thanks to everyone for their advice.

Kate

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30/1/2014 at 8:24pm
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I don't think you will be disappointed Kate....Best nights sleep I have ever had camping since I started using mine for camping/fishing...I combine mine with a fleece lined 4 season carp fishermans s/bag that fits over the bed with loops top and bottom...So once on the bed it stays put....

When I hire a van to go camping its always the 1st thing to get packed....Comfy Comfy Comfy....even on the coldest night.........

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Actually, and I mentioned this to Jel last time we were away, I am tending towards my steel framed camp bed/sim combo over my fishermans bed. Now it may be that the elastic springing may need tightened up but I have been finding that I get a sore back in the morning after sleeping on the fishermans bed for more than 3 or 4 nights. I am a side sleeper and fatter than I should be and I just feel more comfortable after a few days camping on the more rigid camp bed/sim.

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01/2/2014 at 11:33am
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Like everything its down to personal preference or practicality...Your campbed SIM combo is probably better for you Jim if your having bother with the fishing bed...Indeed if you take into account the packing aspect the campbed SIM combo is probably better for most people in that respect...

As you know...For practical reasons...I have been trying the backpacking route for a while now...Lying on the ground with some insulation and a SIM under me....Given the choice I'd go with the Fishermans bed every time...But that's not practical in my situation most times...

Whatever you use...I do think it's better up off the ground especially in the winter months...Or if your off camping for a week or more....Yep...Big and bulky to pack..But(In my case) very comfy to sleep in so the fishermans bed is still my choice...If and when circumstances allow me to take it.....

Jelboy.

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01/2/2014 at 11:39am
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Quote: Originally posted by jelboy53 on 01/2/2014

....Given the choice I'd go with the Fishermans bed every time...But that's not practical in my situation most times...

..If and when circumstances allow me to take it.....

Jelboy.

How about we build a set of wheels on it, then you could take it to Knoydart as your carry trolley!!

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02/2/2014 at 10:43am
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I wonder how no one thought of that before....LOL!!!

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Quote: Originally posted by JimCall on 01/2/2014
Quote: Originally posted by jelboy53 on 01/2/2014....Given the choice I'd go with the Fishermans bed every time...But that's not practical in my situation most times...

..If and when circumstances allow me to take it.....

Jelboy.

How about we build a set of wheels on it, then you could take it to Knoydart as your carry trolley!! [/IMG]forum_images/smiley36.gif[/IMG]

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It HAS been done, you can buy additional wheels and a se to handles to turn a bedchair into a barrow.

(Dunno if th image posts ok, if not can someone more tech savvy than me have a go please)

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http://img.pecheur.com/bed-chair-specimen-carp-nomade-z-460-46097.jpg

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