Camping Airbed...?

[itgod1]

Hi, new to BushcraftUK as a member but enjoyed reading the blogs and reviews etc. before now.... However, I have a very important issue for the bushcraft comunity if I may?

Essentially, I'm a big wuss and want a lovely comfy place to sleep while out camping!

Started off with a closed cell foam mat, and OUCH! Then went to hammocks which were great but on the cold side, then with underblankets/sleeping bags/etc etc got to abou twice the size and weight so wasn't practical. A couple of nights camping in one location with the car nearby so went for the standard camping airbed, flock cover etc. Lovely although it did tend to go down a bit and was very tight to fit inside the freestanding army mosi net. And obvisouly a bit too big to hike around with and stuff in to the canoe. 7.5mm self inflating air matress was next (just this weekend in Brockwell Woods, which I hear some people from here were at too?). It was better than the closed cell mat but still a bit numbing after a while. So with much deliberation and avoidance of work this morning I've found these;

http://www.amazon.com/Therm-A-Rest-017-TDT-24-Thermarest-DreamTime/dp/B002PW8S7S
http://www.mammut.ch/en/productDetail/242000310_v_8068_198x70x10/King+Size+Pump+Mat.html
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AeroBed-PakMat/dp/B0057F08I2
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004QOS3...de=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B004QOS3OQ
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Exped-Exped...sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1337595854&sr=1-1

Price is making the PakMat look temping but would appreciate any first hand experience and/or advice from anyone?


Thanks guys
PS - First trip to Brockwell Woods, loved it! Fantastic place.


John

 

[bigroomboy]

Has to be the exped downmat if you don't mind the price. Should be able to get it for less than that, or the syn mat?

 

[Teepee]

Without doubt, for warmth, small pack size and comfort, it has to be a downmat 9lw.

Uninsulated airbed are usually very comfy but not very warm IME.

 

[John Fenna]

Down mmat every time - sheer luxury!

 

[screwdriver]

another plus for the exped down mat just bought a 7lw and its fantastically warm and comfortable, can see why its highly reccomended.

 

[Bucephalas]

See my last post here if you want a look at the Pakmat.

 

[itgod1]

Wow, thanks everyone! Got some eBay searches on for the Pakmat and Downmat now, see what comes up. Downmat probably first choice based on the immediate and overwhelming praise for it. Thanks again...