Base for DIY Swag!!

[knifefan]

Hiya all

Just spotted this, and bought one so I can leave it in the back of my pick-up!! But I would imagine that with a bit of canvass it would make a great "swag" !!! Bargain price I thought !!! (As usual no affiliation to the seller or fleabay)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300702063292?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[wattsy]

might have to buy one of those can't go wrong for £15

 

[Mesquite]

They're great bits of kit... very comfortable and cosy. I've slept on one in -10degC and wasn't at all cold

Having said that I've sold my one as I bought an exped synmat because I wanted something a tad smaller to pack away because they're pretty mahoosive

 

[Gill]

What condition was it in Graeme?

 

[knifefan]

Gill - I'll let u know when it arrives I haven't bought this in mind of lugging it about - It's gonna stay in the back of my pick up for quick comfy overnights (when I'm packin its got to be my exped downmat

 

[shaggystu]

Hiya all

Just spotted this, and bought one so I can leave it in the back of my pick-up!! But I would imagine that with a bit of canvass it would make a great "swag" !!! Bargain price I thought !!! (As usual no affiliation to the seller or fleabay)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300702063292?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

i was looking at these on another website just the other day, i was thinking a couple of them might be ideal for me and her in the tent. they look huge to pack away, anyone got any idea how much they weigh?

 

[spiritwalker]

aye i ave been eyeing them up for a whilst you can also get them with the czech army bedroll as a package from military mart but since i have made my own bedroll ill just get the mattress. Ive been sleeping on the self inflating ones for years but to be honest i always seem to get an unfindable puncture on them (or the valve may be dodgy) and end up flat on the floor cold so i guess one of these makes sense for slinging in the car

 

[wattsy]

i've bought one hopefully it'll arrive tomorrow. i'm knocking up a bedroll so weight/size isn't that important as long as i can lift it lol

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Nice spot. Ill have to add one to my next order. Hoods seem to be taking a lot of my cash lately.

 

[bayleaf]

Yes,they look very handy.And for those of us that do have a Czech bedroll.....bring the two together for a great swag.

 

[knifefan]

Hiya Guys,
Mine arrived this morning (bit slow - but it was bank holiday!!) Great bit of kit, a few water stains on the base. But overall great condition with no tears/rips or any sign of repair. Ideal for chucking in the back of my pick-up - not lightweight as expected. For the money you can't beat it

 

[thephilbert]

Yes,they look very handy.And for those of us that do have a Czech bedroll.....bring the two together for a great swag.

they are now being sold as a set. i just ordered one cant wait to try it out!

 

[Tristar777]

Hi. Mine arrived today and ill be sleeping out on it tonight, Ill let you know how it goes tomorrow!

 

[thephilbert]

Yes please tell us how you get on.
i wont be using mine till we go fishing in 2 weeks time .
still got time to order some extra blankets if i need them!

 

[Rockmonkey]

Ordered one on the 7th and still have not received it yet, hopefully soon!
I look forward to other peoples reviews of this item once tested!
Keep us posted!

 

[Granite Head]

they are now being sold as a set.

Who is selling the set?

 

[thephilbert]

you can get them from military mart

http://www.militarymart.co.uk//sleeping-bags/cat_99.html

near the bottom off the page

 

[Tristar777]

Hi Guys. Well I spent the night out in my garden sleeping on the mattress. Its a well made, heavy mattress with a waterproof base. Very similar to the base of the Pat 58 sleeping bag. It isnt what I would call soft but it is firm and comfortable. It also offers good insulation from the ground which is its main advantage. (and what I got it for). I had a warm, comfortable nights sleep which I can say was down to the mattress doing what it does well. Its not a hikers option, but for car camping and the like its a solid piece of kit that should last for years. I hope this helps. Oh for info I used the Czec Army Bivy/Roll also available from Mil Mart which worked well with it.

 

[Rockmonkey]

glad it worked for you!
Can't wait to try mine out!.
I miss my Fauton which i used to get the best night's sleep on, and this mat feels quite the same, so fingers crossed!