Folding camp beds anyone?

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mikefranks
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Folding camp beds anyone?

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Hi,


Looking to get 2 maybe 3 of these, has anyone got any recommendations on buying one, a decent one too.



Thanks
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Where are you intending to use them? I have a canvas one from argos we use for Reiki, frankly anything like that likes a nice flat surface, should you be sort of camping, then thermarest type things or inflatable ones even are more forgiving on uneven surfaces or softish ground too.
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Got mine from BCB

had it a good few years and im pushing 14 stone and its happy enough with me on it...


http://bcbadventure.com/shop/collapsible-camp-bed/


its not cheap granted but the cheaper ones dont ever seem to last especially those ones with the sprung steel legs
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I have a strategy, it's not written in stone, nor can it be, this scenario has too many variables, everything about it depends on those variables, being specific is not possible.
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must admit it looks identital to my BCB one.... least i didnt pay the price they are asking for it.. :D
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I bought mine earlier this year in Aldi or Lidl for 19.99 used it for 3 days camping was very comfortable, has a 3 year guarantee.
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Thanks a lot, will be looking online and seeing what I can find out there
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mikefranks wrote:Hi,


Looking to get 2 maybe 3 of these, has anyone got any recommendations on buying one, a decent one too.



Thanks
Having spent too many nights sleeping on one of these (called 'cots' here in the colonies) may I suggest picking up some wool blankets to go over the camp bed and allowed to hang down the sides/back.

Keeps the air from moving under the bed, insulates your bum and keeps you warmer. If you aren't moving too often, a cardboard skirt will work as well...
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I use a cell foam mat on top of mine to insulate.
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