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Post by hikerjer on Jun 23, 2024 11:32:54 GMT -8
Help me out here, folks. I'm looking for a non-inflatable sleeping pad to use in the bed of my pickup. Comfort and durability are priorities. Size and weight, not so much. Any suggestions?
Thanks much.
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zeke
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Post by zeke on Jun 23, 2024 12:27:59 GMT -8
Pick a foam pad at the fabric store nearby. See which density suits you with whatever they have, but you might need to order it to get the length and width you want. sold by the yard Wise not to use an inflatable if you will be changing altitudes frequently, but a 12v pump that operates from your lighter outlet is a nice option. |
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Post by rebeccad on Jun 23, 2024 16:55:21 GMT -8
I agree with Zeke. You can find foam at RV supply places, or buy a foam mattress on line.
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Post by daveg on Jun 24, 2024 7:02:43 GMT -8
I use a foldable foam chair/bed, something like this, in my Durango. They come in various sizes and configurations (and prices). Mine is 70" long, 23" wide, and 6" thick. Picked it up at a garage sale for $20. Edit: If I were to buy new, I would get a bed that is wider and longer and which lays out flat. Mine has a hump/built-in pillow at the head. I would prefer it to be flat and use my own pillow. |
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Post by leadbelly on Jun 28, 2024 8:31:10 GMT -8
i paired two thermarest ridgerests for a very long time in the winter. they don't cost much, and they're very durable. sleeping on two of them isn't bad, though i now prefer something air-filled.
you could buy ensolite sheets by the linear foot online, choose how thick you want it up to 1.25 inches thick. i think the rolls are 24 inches wide, which is pretty good for a pad.
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Post by ErnieW on Jul 1, 2024 5:12:07 GMT -8
Mine has a hump/built-in pillow at the head. I would prefer it to be flat and use my own pillow. I had an inflatable mattress with a head bump like that. It actually made it uncomfortable. I replaced it. |
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