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Quote: Originally posted by GoDutch on 17/6/2017

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After many many years under canvas and possibly every sleeping combination tried we recently went over to two of these bed frames clipped together with a Vango SIM on the top. The slats in the frame give which means the SIM is far more comfortable than if on a solid floor. They are very stable and I'm 18st, they make the bed warmer as your off the ground and you dont have a frame digging in your side plus they only take 2 minutes to inflate. Cant recommend them highly enough, brilliant.   

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Quote: Originally posted by lidds0 on 28/6/2017

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Quote: Originally posted by jessd on 16/6/2017

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I have an Alpkit Dozer and can honestly say it's the best £70 spent on camping equipment. I don't know why you'd want to put a decent SIM on anything, other than for ease of access. We've also got a thermarest quilt which is a feather down for more warmth and it straps two beds together. With a sheet over it's as good as home (with an extra blanket and cheap mats in the mix in the cold)

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I'm with you on this. I guess people put a decent SIM onto a campbed (or the Quechua bed base) to raise them off the ground a bit and so make it easier for getting up and down? Other than that, I can't see how it can make a good SIM more comfy. I'm not knocking them, I just can't see how raising a SIM off a solid floor and putting it onto a canvas bed or slats (which could potentially break) results in a more comfortable sleeping experience.

Our SIMs (Thermarest Dreamtime XL) are actually more comfy than our bed at home (which is a bit too soft, and due for renewal)!

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Quote: Originally posted by mrspinkrat on 11/6/2017

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Hi
I'm hoping to return to camping after a couple of decades.
The only thing putting me off is remembering deflated and cold air beds 😅
I'm at middle age now and struggle with stiff joints etc.
What do people recommend as an alternative? Nothing too expensive as we are on a budget and unsure if camping is the future!! 😅
Thank you xx

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