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Self inflating Mat for a large person

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FullOfChoc · 02/09/2013 20:29

I've just returned from 4 night camping with a new thermarest trail lite 3.8.

It wasn't great. I am quite large, and could feel the ground on my hips

So I've had a look and found:

www.southwestmountainsports.com/Thermarest_Luxury_Map_Sleep_Mat_Large__102977-24605.html?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_campaign=GoogleBase&utm_medium=pricecomp&utm_term=Luxury+Map+Sleep+Mat+(Large)

There is also an outwell 10 cm mat, but I can't find this. Any idea where I might?

Anyone got an insights/experience on this? It's a lot of money and I can't find anywhere I could try one.

Thanks in advance.

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LondonSuperTrooper · 02/09/2013 20:35

How about an airbed? I've got an Outwell one and its absolutely super!

LondonSuperTrooper · 02/09/2013 20:36

And I'm quite big as well.

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FullOfChoc · 02/09/2013 21:11

Should of said, the SIMs replaced our old airbeds.

I may go back to an airbed, but the other 3 family members love the sims, so it would mean carrying the pump just for me. I'll take a look at the outwell airbed.

A good nights sleep would be worth it!

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Janek · 02/09/2013 21:16

i've intrigued by these ever since i read about them on mn.

ZolaBuddleia · 02/09/2013 21:17

I'm a whopper and I slept like a big fat baby on my 10cm SIM.

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FullOfChoc · 03/09/2013 21:00

Zola,which one have you got?

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flashheartscanoe · 03/09/2013 22:27

I bought this the exped comfort 10cm long/wide for myself its brilliant, made of lovely soft fabric and no ground on hips.
I bought the gelert 10cm for my son as it was half the price- the package is twice the size and it much more plasticky but very comfy.
Both came from amazon.
I find both to be a bit narrow at 65cm. If I could do it again I would go for the thermorest mondoking xxl. Once you are up at 10cm depth its the width that really counts.
All the sims are much better if not fully inflated. I wouldnt go back to an airbed- too many nights on the ground!

SizzleSazz · 03/09/2013 22:32

We have the Thermarest XL
our campsite this year was on concrete and it was still amazingly comfy

SizzleSazz · 03/09/2013 22:35

Just looked at your link which is the Large - 63cm wide compared to 76cm for XL. Same width though.

ZolaBuddleia · 04/09/2013 09:50

Mine is this one.

specialmagiclady · 07/09/2013 06:51

I have a 10cm double SIM and it is pretty comfy but HUGE. Takes up 3 more space than our double air bed and pump. We have a rechargeable pump that doesn't take up too much space and you can just leave it to do its business while you get on with drinking setting up the rest of your tent.

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