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Help me find a SIM!

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ImWearingPantaloons · 16/08/2026 19:10

I currently have a 10cm Outwell Dreamcatcher which to be honest is a pain.

It inflates ok however when I sleep on it’s practically flat and compressed on the areas my backside / hips are on to the point that I wake in discomfort (I use it on top of a camp bed as well).

It is also massive when deflated and rolled.

So I’m looking for something that remains quite firm when slept on (doesn’t need to be 10cm) and packs down quite small.

Any suggestIons?

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TheOnlyWayIsIlford · 16/08/2026 19:16

Have you tried blowing extra air into it before shutting the valve?

WonderingWanda · 16/08/2026 19:16

Has it got a faulty valve? We had one which deflated like that and there was a tiny leak at the valve....discovered when we put it in water.

ImWearingPantaloons · 17/08/2026 06:36

Yes I’ve tried blowing into the valves (there are two), whatever I blow in seems to blow straight back out at me.

I am looking to replace it as we’re away camping soon, and need something that takes up a little less space in the car

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Magicmagician · 17/08/2026 06:38

in exactly the same position, with the same SIM (dream catcher 10cm, Outwell) which is deflating on me overnight so watching with interest for any recommendations!

Ihatedressingup · 17/08/2026 06:39

I have the 12.5cm hi-gear one, perfectly comfortable with a bit of air blown in (and im heavier than most!) Rolls down to yoga mat type size.

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