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19/6/2016 at 9:22pm
Location: Sheffield
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Hi, we are amply proportioned adults and got on fine with a Vango Comfort 10cm double. It insulates beautifully so there is no need to put lots of layers underneath. I have sciatica and hip problems, and once I got the inflation level right for my needs it has been fab. It's big when packed (70cm long n about49cm diameter, weight about7kg I think) and a bit of a tussle to role up, but it comes with two elastic straps and an oversized bag.
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20/6/2016 at 9:14pm
Location: Devon
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Dreamboat 7.5 for us but sounds like the 12 cm will defo be luxuriously comfy for you guys - we sometimes add a memory foam topper...lush!
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20/6/2016 at 9:22pm
Location: Essex
Outfit: Outwell Nevada M Sunncamp Pathfinder
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I can honestly say that although the 12cm dreamboat is expensive at £200, it was the two best nights sleep we've had whilst camping. It was amazingly comfortable, and toasty warm, no need to insulate underneath.
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21/6/2016 at 7:49am
Location: West Midlands
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Following, as this is a major problem for us when camping in a tent.
Most are expensive but worth it to get a good kip 😉
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19/7/2016 at 9:05pm
Location: Warrington
Outfit: Vango Inspire 600 Outwell Iowa L
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Well! Just to update.
We tried a 10cm Vango dreamcatcher and were both really impressed. However, Jet2 coughed up a bit of cash following a bungled accommodation booking in Majorca so we pushed out the boat and bought an outwell dreamboat 12cm. It arrived in work today but I forgot to collect it at the end of the day!
Can't wait to report back - very excited!
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20/7/2016 at 6:41pm
Location: Rossendale Valley UK
Outfit: Karsten 300 FFW CA EA RA
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I think you are in for a treat..in fact a double treat. We have used the Outwell Dreamcatcher and found it OK but in time they deflate, we have had two.
we decided on the 7.5cm Dreamboat this time around and it's a totally different thing altogether.
First, the obvious qualities that people point out with its very comfy top layer and easy inflate.
Secondly, these are just so easy to deflate and pack away over a lot of the other cheaper sims, including the dreamcatcher range.
We needed a pump to deflate the dreamcatcher but with this my wife can pack the double away on her own without a pump. It truly is much easier and takes away the only downside to using a SIM.
Let us know how you get on...if you can manage to get off it!
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30/7/2016 at 10:27pm
Location: Warrington
Outfit: Vango Inspire 600 Outwell Iowa L
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We're taking it away on Monday. I can't wait. We have had it up in the living room and I have to say I was very impressed. It was a pain to put away but we know the knack now and I won't bother trying to do it on my own again!
Will let you know how we get on.
Linny
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31/7/2016 at 11:48pm
Location: Staffordshire
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Just ordered a double 12cm dreamboat as my hubby has suffered horrendous sleep problems with being uncomfortable camping to the extent it triggered off some mental health issues for a while. Here's hoping this year that we will be super comfy!
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09/8/2016 at 7:42pm
Location: Warrington
Outfit: Vango Inspire 600 Outwell Iowa L
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Well what can I say? I am converted!
We have both had the best nights' sleep of any camping trip to date. It was unbelievably comfortable and had a proper "I am in a bed" feel.
The only problem was that it was so comfy it attracted the attention of the children so we had to do careful checks to remove abandoned socks and empty sweetie papers before we could get in! Our pod became the "hang out" hot spot for the under 12s in our party!
If you are on the fence, take the plunge.
It was also relatively easy to get it back into the bag but I would recommend that it is a job for 2 as I struggled alone.
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09/8/2016 at 7:47pm
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Can't wait to try ours out from Sunday
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