Valkyrie Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 With the view to possibly having to live rough on site until our gear is delivered, can anyone recommend an air mattress? Or are there other comfier alternatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Hmmm, not a fan myself K, but if you need to get one, then get one EACH as they tend to roll you into the middle, towards each other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Well there are actually two person mattresses with seperate air compartments so you don’t roll into eachother. Friends had these, which was even equipped with a little electric pump and were very happy with it. But I think you need to ask yourself how long you’ll be on air mattresses for. And spend money accordingly. I used to sleep on the old canvas types which don’t leak as easily as the plastic kind and are warmer in cold nights. I have heard that the self inflatable mattrasses (the roll up kind) are very comfortable, but they are expensive and need to be stored inflated. So that has never been an option for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 That's interesting; I didn't know that you could get them with separate air compartments. We have a couple of singles here at home for when there are a few youngsters staying; they are quite comfy and I have slept on them myself before. Mind you, I am at an age when a comfortable bed and a hot shower are essentials - I don't rough it any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 Thank you both for your replies. I did have a go on one - the only one night I attempted sleeping in a tent (and shall also be my last!) and rolling onto the floor with a squeal, waking up poor Cookie, who was in the other compartment! I've read the responses to OH and as it seems to be one night (hopefully) he is happy to sleep in/on a sleeping bag. I find it comfy on the floor, so I already opted for that - so it would be only for him. I think he doesn't want to seem soft while I'm a tough nut. Apart from sleeping in tents that is and then I'm a not even going there-er! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 19 minutes ago, The Dogmother said: That's interesting; I didn't know that you could get them with separate air compartments. We have a couple of singles here at home for when there are a few youngsters staying; they are quite comfy and I have slept on them myself before. Mind you, I am at an age when a comfortable bed and a hot shower are essentials - I don't rough it any more https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coleman-Comfort-Airbed/dp/B01LXZGNY3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 If it was me (and it has been in the past), if it was going to be more than a night or two I’d put my bed up even if it is in a building site, and just cover it during the days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Could you hire a touring caravan,or borrow one. Tent might get washed away if this rain continues. We have a duvalay for our van but that would be dear if you wouldn’t use them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) I won't be roughing it outside! I'll be in the new house but waiting for our removal firm to come the following day. That way we will get the lie of the land in more ways than one and not (hopefully) getting lost while directing the belongings! If it's likely to be a few days we'll be at DD's house, but then travelling down the day before the removal firm comes. That's plan B And I thank you all for the ideas - it may all change, so just mull(ethunter)ing it over so we can get all prepared for any eventuality that may arise. Edited July 29, 2018 by Valkyrie spelling errors are so irritating! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Well as we will be in the new house before our furniture arrives, I've now ordered the double mattress and the pump for it! Many thanks for the link Catsy xxxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
