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In reply to Post #55
I used to have an air mattress, it had a relatively short lifespan - only a few years, and with frequent use could last even less. Apart from that, there are some other minuses. When air leaks, it can be difficult to find the place of damage to the surface. It doesn`t withstand heavy loads and active games, I think anyone who has children will understand me. It can easily be accidentally damaged by some sharp object; it`s also dangerous to have some pets near it. And in winter it`s colder to sleep on it than on a regular bed. So I replaced it with a standard https://paydaydeals.com.au/collections/bed-frames one which I like better, especially since I have a cat now.
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In reply to Post #8
Only £18.98 for the Andes on their own website.
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In reply to Post #53
Sod off.
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Self inflating mattress it's cool thing. It's innovation and far from everywhere selling. So I advice to buy the inflatable inflatable mattress. Such mattress is much more relaible and will serve longer. Read this review and make sure in my words  https://jonsguide.org/best-inflatable-mattress-reviews/
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Really wish I had seen this thread prior to black friday 
Just purchased the Andes one though from the recommendations on here. Just under 20 notes on the bay
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In reply to Post #49
the thing is the Helium fits inside the raised edge of the bedchair
as far as inflating goes I found you do not want it fully inflated like an air bed
as it works far better if the air can move around a bit as when I first got mine I thought Mmmm this hasnt come up much ? so I blew it up fully on my bed at home its not as comfy !
then when it was fitted on my bedchair under the sleeping bag I couldnt really get to it to blow in it so let it self inflate for a couple of hours sitting outside in my chair anyway then I closed the valve and it was the most comfy its ever been I use it all the time like that
I think some people dont realise just how much it self inflates an easy way is to try and roll it up then you will see just how much it has or has not self inflated
as I said for max comfort it needs to behave more like a water bed feel and to much inflation it cant do that
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In reply to Post #49
Need an SIB  Complete bed system  Got 4 different bedchairs gathering dust, and not even an SIM can ease my back pain 
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Thanks chaps you've put my mind at rest 
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In reply to Post #45
Mine was like this at first,I think after a few uses it loosens up so inflates better
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In reply to Post #45
I’ve used a few SIMs over the years from different manufacturers.
All of them have need a few puffs to fill properly. I’d say yours is normal.
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In reply to Post #45
The first time i used my helium i left it several hours and it wouldn't inflate on its own, so had to inflate it myself now after opening the valve while it is still under the sleeping bag i can hear and see it inflate it doesn't fully inflate but its just about right on top of the bedchair.
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I won’t be using it for a while but I bought the Helium 3.8 in the Black Friday sale. My main reason for buying it is I get sciatica and need extra comfort rather than the extra warmth.
My first impression was that it is very narrow, I couldn’t possibly use it in a camping situation but as I’ve read on here by so many people I assume it’s going to be fine on a bedchair.
My main concern is that I left it overnight and it would not self inflate at all, the next day I had to inflate it by blowing into it. I then folded it up, got the air out and then had another go and it doesn’t seem to self inflate much, with my previous big and bulky budget SIM you can actually hear the air rushing into it.
I also read that this SIM will self inflate under a sleeping bag, I’ve not tried it yet but as it struggles without a bag I’d imagine you’d need plenty of puffs to get that to happen.
So have I got a dud or is this normal?
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In reply to Post #43
I sit mine on top of the mattress on my Mk2 flatliter,then zip the bag back on
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I use a Nash indulgence with bag over the normal mattress.
Would the helium replace the standard mattress and sit in its place? And then sleeping bag go over the top and slip over each end of the bedchair?
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In reply to Post #41
Bargain, if i had the dosh i would get one.
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