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In reply to Post #37
As Post#17 I keep mine with a semi lob on 
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#37 13 Jan 2021 at 8.25pm | | |
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In reply to Post #36
You are correct, storing them rolled up, will shorten the life of the mat.
Although i guess as its a gradual decline I haven't noticed.
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#36 13 Jan 2021 at 8.16pm | | |
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I was reading an article on self inflatable mats the other day and it said they should never be left rolled up and they should be kept inflated when not in use or it will damaged the foam cells and they wont self inflate properly if you keep them rolled up. It also said not to blow air into them as it causes bacteria to breed and also damage the foam cells. They suggested leaving them inflated under a bed or behind a wardrobe. Defeats the object of the self inflating aqua mat i just bought mind as i bought it as it was so compact. They never mention having to keep it inflated in the description so thats a bit of a con.
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#35 13 Jan 2021 at 8.06pm | | |
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In reply to Post #1
The one you want is the Mountain Equipment Helium 3.8
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#34 13 Jan 2021 at 1.39pm | | |
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In reply to Post #32
My Nash Indulgence doesn’t have a zipped on bottom layer to lay on - just the mattress. They have a zip on top layer to lie under.
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#33 13 Jan 2021 at 1.35pm | | |
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I have both the Helium 3.8 and Thermarest Trail Pro SIMS ... The thermarest is the better quality SIM with better specification but is more money
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#32 13 Jan 2021 at 1.12pm | | |
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In reply to Post #31
No. I put my Thermarest between my Duralite and zipped on bag layer. Works perfectly.
I think that's what you're on about?
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#31 13 Jan 2021 at 10.50am | | |
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In reply to Post #2
Is a SIM only suitable for a Sleeping Bag on top?
Any thoughts on using one with a Bedchair Sleep System not having a Sleeping Bag but Duvet layers where you lay directly on top of the SIM?
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#30 8 Jan 2021 at 12.21pm | | |
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I have an Avid Benchmark X. In the interest of reducing weight and bulk, I’m considering removing the memory foam mattress and replacing with a SIM.
Sensible, effective?
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I have a thermarest 3/4 length and it's ideal.
Id say the 3/4 length is a better option as with a full length the areas of greater body mass will push the air down to the foot end and the air padding wont be as efficient.
The 3/4 sim cushions the shoulder and hip areas better, essential for side sleepers, and will also ensure the main body areas are better supported.
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In reply to Post #26
I use it all year initially I bought it for warmth on my back
and was worried in the summer it would be sweaty and wet like the cheap ones but its brilliant and can be used all year
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In reply to Post #25
Thank mate it just turned up and I can tell it's much better quality than my old one.
Thanks for the recommendation,👍👍
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In reply to Post #24
it does underneath my sleeping bag just keep off it for 40 mins or so
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In reply to Post #14
Will it still self inflate enough under the 2 sleeping bag layers on my sleep system mate
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