air mattress

Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 10:28

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Member - Paul&Bill M riverton

hi members
looking for the best air mattress that members have used over the years and reccomendations of which brand to buy.If this has been discussed before can you point me in the right direction.
regards paul

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Reply By: Bazooka - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 11:09

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 11:09

Try googling air matress site: www.exploroz.com.au and limit your search say to the 'Last Year'.

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Reply By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 11:25

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 11:25

We have a Coleman queen size and find it very good and it doesn't go flat after 1 night...might have to top-up air every second/third day. It also comes with a mattress protector that can zip off for washing.

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Reply By: rocco2010 - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 12:20

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 12:20

Gidday

choosing a mattress is a bit like choosing a partner to share it with. What suits me might not necessarily suit you! And when you choose a partner hopefuly you get more than a five-minute trial in the camping shop.

I have thermarests which have the reputation (and the price to match) and I am not too proud to admit that I am not sure that they were a good buy. Just an OK rating from me, others swear by them. They sure keep you warm so maybe I should have bought a thicker model, but then packed size becomes an issue.

Cheers Rocco

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Follow Up By: DesF - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 15:54

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 15:54

Hi, have to agree with the Thermarests , we have had ours for about 12 years and we reckon well worth the money,
We always use a thick tarp under the tent but have not had any problems at all, I keep them unrolled under the bed and have had no compression at all.
I didn't believe their advertising when first got them but now .!
we only have the 28mm ones and they reckon the thicker ones are even better.
Cheers Des.

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Reply By: Sigmund - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 13:24

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 13:24

Exped.

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Follow Up By: Member - Porl - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 22:23

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 22:23

Exped down synmat 7" they swear you'll never touch the ground and nothing will roll up smaller for that size, in fact it is amazing and has won backpacker of the year awards for the most comforable sleep

I haven't got one yet but next on my shopping list as I sleep on my side

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Reply By: Mick O - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 14:46

Tuesday, Feb 01, 2011 at 14:46

Paul,

here's a couple of threads from a few months back that were pretty informative. May be of some help.

Air Mattress Post 82272

Air Mattress Post 83310

Cheers Mick