Thread: Self inflating mattress for camping

Im sick of cheap air beds lasting 5 mins and going flat during the night so thinking of spending a bit extra on a self inflating mattress. Not having to fart around with pumps would be a bonus and should keep the cook happy. Was thinking about one of these - OZtrail 10cm Self Inflating Leisure Mat - Double

http://www.equipoutdoors.co.nz/conte..._-_Double.html

Has anybody got or used this or similar? Pros and Cons?

Originally Posted by Bobba

Im sick of cheap air beds lasting 5 mins and going flat during the night so thinking of spending a bit extra on a self inflating mattress. Not having to fart around with pumps would be a bonus and should keep the cook happy. Was thinking about one of these - OZtrail 10cm Self Inflating Leisure Mat - Double

http://www.equipoutdoors.co.nz/contents/en-us/p5083_OZtrail_10cm_Self_Inflating_Leisure_Mat_-_Double.html[/URL]

Has anybody got or used this or similar? Pros and Cons?

8KG

Originally Posted by Sarvo

8KG

Yer not planning on lugging it around. Drive to camp sites.

We have a Freedom Camping/Zempire Twin bomber one that is very similar, Reasonably sturdy for camping. Bulky and heavy, but comfy. You may still need to inflate it more before putting your head down depending on how tight you like your mattress, We can get ours good with a bit of manual puffing. If you have it quite firm it is best to pull the bung during the day so it doesn't pop as it warms up.

Zempire Twin Bomberpad

Yeah man they are awesome!! Worth every penny! We've had our queen one for 5 yrs and it's still comfy, I use it heaps for car hunting just chuck a fly up lay it underneath next to the truck and have epic sleeps

Step 1: look at hot girl
Step 2: look some more
Step 3: self inflate
Step 4: cant sleep (fuc$in st:ffy)
Step 5: rub it out like an eraser

Some have no Thermal rating. Brought one for the wife last year (sorry cant remember what brand) and she was cold sleeping on it in summer even in a down bag.

Originally Posted by possum_shooter

Some have no Thermal rating. Brought one for the wife last year (sorry cant remember what brand) and she was cold sleeping on it in summer even in a down bag.

Throw some reflextex (car windscreen shade) under it man. Will help heaps

Originally Posted by Blisters

Yeah man they are awesome!! Worth every penny! We've had our queen one for 5 yrs and it's still comfy, I use it heaps for car hunting just chuck a fly up lay it underneath next to the truck and have epic sleeps

Which one do you have @Blisters? Need a queen. Hunting honeymoon coming up in Jan, drivein trip

A "wild country" one

I've got a similar single one they are good but bulky. Used it the last couple of nights on school camp.

Thanks for the feedback guys. Think I'll give it a go.

www.muttonbone.com

this would work