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What do you sleep on?

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Tailtwister · 02/02/2014 17:00

We have a bell tent and up until now have used inflatable mattresses. I find them very uncomfortable though and they tend to deflate a bit overnight making for a very saggy night's sleep.

What do you find most comfortable? I suppose warmth is a consideration too?

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AngryFeet · 03/02/2014 11:45

I hate inflatable mattresses. I bought a 7.5cm Vango Sim then take two duvets (one to lie on and one to cover me). That plus a pillow = comfort of home in a tent :)

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Blu · 03/02/2014 15:30

SIMs offer far more insulation from the ground and we find them more comfortable.

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Thumbcat · 03/02/2014 17:02

I'm happy with an airbed and sleeping bag [easily pleased]

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Tailtwister · 04/02/2014 13:26

Thanks for the replies, I'll need to look at the SIMs.

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mummyofwilliam · 06/02/2014 19:16

Yes definitely a SIM! We had one 5cm one which we got for free. Soon realised it was the most comparable one!! Needed new bedding so we got 4 5cm doubles (cheaper than 2 10cm ones as these were on offer) and now it's comfier than sleeping at home lol

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WelshMoth · 07/02/2014 18:02

mummyofwilliam, how do you keep them together? I'm assuming you stack 2 of them to get a 10cm mattress? Don't they just slide off?

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DumSpiroSpero · 13/02/2014 21:16

We're softies - queen size, double height, self inflating Intex airbed, our own duvet and pillows and a couple of fluffy blankets Grin .

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JourneyToThePlacentaOfTheEarth · 14/02/2014 19:41

This year I'm going to give fold up camp beds a try

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Wolfiefan · 14/02/2014 19:47

We have camp beds.
If you use inflatable beds then put a may under them. The extra insulation helps to stop them deflating quite as much.

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