Folding camp bed recommendations

[Shewie]

I've been looking at folding camp beds to use in the lavvu for car camping trips over winter, any recommendations?

I called in at Go Outdoors today to see what they had, all Hi Gear brand, the first one looked like a death trap and nightmare to put up, this was confirmed by the chap who works there too, the second one looked more like what I had in mind.

I need two of them so trying not to spend too much

Any decent army versions about, I'm looking for something that packs well and not too low.

 

[Dave]

I have one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/SunnCamp-Ex.../ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top/275-1985984-8320622

Its very good. I think i used it once. Basically brand new. Cost £85. Got anything interesting for trade?

I coudnt get on with those 4 leg folding camp beds. Ended up taking it back and getting one that doesnt move about.

 

[jacko1066]

Hi rich, Argos do a version of the 2nd one, not sure if the link will work from my phone - http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Pro...p+beds,+airbeds+and+camping+mats|14419400.htm

19.99!!

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Military mart have a good selection and are cheap

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=category&cat_id=100

 

[Shewie]

Military mart have a good selection and are cheap

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=category&cat_id=100

Thanks mate, most of them were out of stock when I looked at the weekend, I'll have another butchers

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

so they are, sorry hadnt noticed.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Hey Rich. I called at johnsons the other day and got an issue cotbed for £15. I know they had anothe two in stock. Used but decent condition.

 

[Dave]

Military mart have a good selection and are cheap

http://www.militarymart.co.uk/index.php?_a=category&cat_id=100

Which one do you use Paul?

 

[rik_uk3]

The Argos one is rated at 110Kg max body weight but I'm well above that and have no problems with is, takes seconds to setup. Plonk a foam mat on top in winter for insulation, mine was green. Highly recommended.

The four leg thing you linked is a pain to put together not great to be honest.

 

[resnikov]

I got a civi outwell one which is OK and a old mil wodden frame one, which whilst the canvas is now a bit saggy I think its better.
If you can get a mil metal frame one they are the dogs nuts.

This style are quite comfy as well and lighter and packup smaller then the above one

What sort of time frame you looking at to get one as I know a few people in re-enactment groups who might have one for sale?

 

[Dave]

This style are quite comfy as well and lighter and packup smaller then the above one

Thats the one I took back.

 

[treadlightly]

I use one similar to this and they are the most comfortable camp beds I have slept on, much wider than modern ones. A bit low slung though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Camp-Tent...ables_Militaria_LE&hash=item3a7a2426da&_uhb=1

 

[Shewie]

Hey Rich. I called at johnsons the other day and got an issue cotbed for £15. I know they had anothe two in stock. Used but decent condition.

They look good John, I don't suppose you got a carry case with it did you?

 

[Dave]

Does anyone use their camp bed under a tarp, in front of a fire with a reflector in winter?
I was thinking the other day, it would be a cosy set up, but I've never seen a photo of anyone doing it.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

No mate I didnt.

 

[andybysea]

the argos one collapsed on my(bent in the middle) no i was'nt jumping on it and i weighed at the time about 95 kg id go for issue if i was getting another.

 

[resnikov]

They normaly have straps on the legs which tie they up when collpased.

 

[MartinK9]

Does anyone use their camp bed under a tarp, in front of a fire with a reflector in winter?
I was thinking the other day, it would be a cosy set up, but I've never seen a photo of anyone doing it.

In a lavvu:

Toasty.


Small Tarp:

Large Tarp:

 

[SimonM]

Hi Rich,

i have the second one that you linked to and used to have the issue version of the first one you linked to.

My advice, ignore the first and buy the second. It isn't as robust as the new issue cotbed, but is easy to set up nd comfy to sleep on as long as you insulate it...I use either my thermarest or reindeer hides on mine.

Simon

 

[Dave]

Yep. I bought mine to use in the tentipi, used it on one trip, then sold the tentipi.