What to sleep on

[IamTheWhoreofBabylon]

we've camped for years
After several air bed disasters we got aero beds which were better
For the last few years we have had a trailer tent. Foam mattresses, bliss
I want to sell it now and get a bell tent
A friend lent me a cheap sim a few years ago. Honestly, I couldn't actually tell it was there. It was like being on the ground
Are some if them genuinely comfortable?

[Thumbcat]

Was the one you borrowed really thin? Mine is 7.5cm and is as comfy as my old air bed (but much warmer). You'll need 10cm for the height of luxury.

[IamTheWhoreofBabylon]

It looked about 2" and offered no comfort at all
I need to look at the better ones
Is there any difference in brand?

[Thumbcat]

Mine are from Costco so nothing special. If you have a search on the camping topic you'll find different recommendations. I think Exped are supposed to be good, and Vango do several different types.

[NettleTea]

in our glampsing units we use these as extra beds and then put sheepskins on top - 2 or 3 per bed. realyy comfortable, really warm, really cosy, and they all fold down into a small space

[dangermouseisace]

I use the kind of camping bed that nettletea suggested with SIM on top. They are brilliant- so comfy and warm. We camped for 5 nights when it was only 5 degrees at night and were fine. The beds can a bit of a faff to put up though if you have lots though (I have to put up 4 and a tent and everything else by myself so that just might be indicative of my circumstances!).

[chr4]

If money is not an issue then consider exped megamat.

[serin]

We bought these after someone recommended on here.

We put cheapo Gelert SIM's on top and have never slept so well!

Posadas

[bedhaven]

Second the Exped megamat. After I got them and friends tried them out were up to the 4th family that have followed suit. They're amazingly comfortable. The investment is definitely worth it if possible, I spent more on replacing busted air beds and sims before I got them and allegedly last for years!

[hillbilly]

I have a Vango 7cm double SIM which is brilliant. Bought it in 2010 and I think there are 10cm ones around now. I always give it some extra puff to make sure it's inflated to the max :-)