self inflating mattress with non-standard dimensions

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 22:36

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dennisV

Hello all,

I've bought a DMH Oberon tent with inner dimensions of (head, body, legs) 90x132x60 and now I'm trying to find a self-inflating mattress that will be no less than 80cm in the widest part and preferably be the same shape (umm, like a coffin?) as the tent. I've found a couple, but they are all smaller (and I need it to sleep 2 people).

I'd appreciate any ideas or suggestions on where to look or if you know of a mattress that I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance,

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Reply By: dennisV - Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 22:48

Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 22:48

Just to clear things up - the tent is here: click here for Oberon and one of the mattresses that fits the shape, but is too small is here: click here for the mattress

TIA

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Follow Up By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 06:19

Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 06:19

Dennis how do you do those links you click on.

Many thanks
Eric

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 09:43

Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 09:43

Eric,

Click on REPLY to my message, and just below the white box, there are the instructions on how to do it...

it will say TO POST HYPERLINKS

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Follow Up By: Member -Bob & Lex (Sydney) - Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 15:56

Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 15:56

and make sure you include all the"/ symbols

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Reply By: Member - Bernie. (Vic) - Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 00:28

Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 00:28

Hi Dennis
Would the full size or 3/4 fit in if they where placed head to toe ?
not the best option just a thought

Cheers

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Follow Up By: dennisV - Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 09:47

Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 09:47

Hi Bernie,

I did think about combining 2 mattresses, but I'd prefer to try and find a single one that would cover at least 80% of the area or so.

Thanks for the thought though!

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Reply By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 06:13

Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 06:13

Dennis I would be spooky sleeping on one of those give you the feeling of what its like to be in the box.
I made my own matteres bought 35mm medium density foam and 25 light density foam glued them together and covered, they roll up pretty small.

Just a thought
Eric

www.capeyorkconnections.com.au

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Follow Up By: dennisV - Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 09:53

Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 09:53

Why would it feel spooky, Eric? The self-inflating mattresses are light-weight and roll down to a decent size (the ones that I saw at least), and they are about 15mm high, so they provide pretty good insulation from the ground.

You do have a valid point though, because naturally it would be easier (and cheaper!) to make my own mattress. I'll have to give this serious thought - could you tell me what glue you used to hold them together?

Thank you!

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Follow Up By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Saturday, Apr 03, 2004 at 06:55

Saturday, Apr 03, 2004 at 06:55

Dennis its there shape. like a coffin.
The glue I used I bought at the same place I bought the foam.
Clark rubber.
They roll up quite small and I them put a strap around them.

All the best
Eric

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