what type of 'BLOW-UP MATTRESS do you use ??

i also used to put a comforter over the matt and never suffered from the cold out of the ground. if we were in the same spot for a few nights i put a carpet offcut on the tent floor, the wife loved that one!

Mike,
Can you recomend a brand ?

I will then Gstgle to get information for us

Maîneÿ . . .

Mainy,

Sorry I can,t remember the brand name and it's not here at the moment but we bought it at a camping store and i've seen them around on occasions since. Mine is queen size about 2inches thick with a reasonable robust ssythetic cover. Just pull out the two plugs and let it inflate. We sleep with the plugs out as it tends to have a little more give in it. When rolled up and secured by 2 straps it would be about 35 - 40 cm in diam by the width of the mattress.

Mike.

Mainey - check out the Roman Moon Mats (self inflating). Come in various thicknesses. Very comfy.

A small prick and they're gone, mate? :)

Sorry - couldn't resist!


Ino

How small does it roll back up too?

Open size is 1930 x 660 x 90 (love the 90mm thick bit)
Packed size is 280 x 153. I have no trouble fitting it back into it's own stuffsack.
Weight is 1250gms. A bit heavy for the UL hikers.....but i've no doubt in my mind you'll not find a more decadent sleeping pad.
You'll not get any cold air coming up from the ground with this pad.
I'am 180cm and 88 kilos and have no trouble sleeping on it for 10hrs without a sore anything!
Best to do a search youself for reviews about this pad. Newer models have the inbuilt pump which is easy to use. Wife pumps her own pad up without any complaints.
Sleeping pad is constructed strong enough to handle the one wide two high concept when the urge arises!

de 7158, I am thinking of replacing the foam mattress in the camper trailer with a very good inflatable. Would your turnout do the job? The foam mattress is a queen and about as good as you can buy foam. It is weighty though making the lid difficult for the missus to lift and the thickness means it takes some effort to put the cover on.

Ultimately comfort is priority number 1.

I have camped on an 18 inch blow up that sat on a frame. Was very comfortable so I certainly will not write of the new type of airmattresses.

Mind you I found a rock very comfortable one night many moons ago when I was too drunk to find the swag.

Only problem i would see is that 2 x DownMats are slightly smaller in width and length, and probably depth than a queen size mattress, which is 1500W and 2100L. Better check with with your missus whether she'll put up with something smaller & shorter in bed!

Best part is that you can individually adjust the firmness of your own mattress and you don't feel any partner movement

I don't believe you would be giving anything away in comfort.

Bit hard to tell without giving them a go youself. Everyone seems to have their own comfort levels. We've slept on timber tent decks and some ordinary ground sites, but it has been impossible to tell any difference through the pad.

Would believe a domestic queen size mattress would be a lot lighter than a foam one.
Peter

Where abouts are you? Would love to see one.

Towomba area......but any good camping store should stock them.

Peter

I'm in Brizvegas and I've never seen them before. Maybe a good excuse to go to the camping show in June ;-)

Phil,
Yes, the HiAce stays home this trip and the caravan will be left probably in Townsville, so we go up to the 'tip' in the 4WD with a tent

Vehicle:
* Mitsubishi Pajero 4wd 3.2l did turbo diesel
* Uhf radio (in case we get sick of talking to each other)
* Gps (in case we get lost)
* 5 door (in case we get bored of getting in the same door)
* 7 seater (in case we have a disagreement and don't want to sit next to each other)
* Bullbar (in case we decide to go round up the cattle or chase the roos or pigs)
* Driving lights (in case we forget our glasses)
* Long range tank (in case all the servos on the road are shut)
* Hayman reese towpack (in case I get stuck in mud and she has to pull me out - when fishing)
Yes, my lady does have a warped sense of humor :-)

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Caravan:
Coromal Princeton, Model 652
Air Con, full ensuite, QS bed, full size kitchen and fridge, heaps of storage with full annex and flooring.
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Maîneÿ . . .

Agree with Phil G, we got rid of the blow up mattresses and went the 4WD selfinflating ones, I bought all singles a they are easier to roll up and for storage than the doubles.
We find them very confortable