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URL icon « Reply #15 on: March 27, 2009, 09:17:16 AM »
Try Big Agnes, especially if you can afford a Sleeping Giant memory foam kit from them.  I use that with an Insulated Air Core pad for Telluride and I wake up every morning feeling like I slept at home in bed!
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URL icon « Reply #16 on: March 29, 2009, 07:43:53 AM »
yeh memory foam pads are the best
compact, light weight, and really comfortable, as much so as some air mattresses that ive used. and one plus with memory foam is that they dont lose air in the middle of the night.  ive certainly gotten some cricks in my neck from a partially deflated air mattress...
and, if ya check target, walmart, or even some medical supply stores, you can find some generic brands of memory foam for half the price Thumbs Up
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URL icon « Reply #17 on: March 31, 2009, 05:41:41 AM »
Quote from: Ron N Deb on March 26, 2009, 03:25:04 PM
Clue here Mikki
is a thick blanket on top of the matress
a warm honey works too !
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URL icon « Reply #18 on: March 31, 2009, 11:15:37 AM »
Quote from: mark2010 on March 31, 2009, 05:41:41 AM
Quote from: Ron N Deb on March 26, 2009, 03:25:04 PM
Clue here Mikki
is a thick blanket on top of the matress
a warm honey works too !
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URL icon « Reply #19 on: March 31, 2009, 11:20:39 AM »
I think the air mattress is so huge,, seems like they would take up the entire tent... but looks so comfy...  Medal
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Quote from: Hippie on March 26, 2009, 05:27:59 PM
Do a search on the "Paco pad".   Thumbs Up I'm sure Flagstaff Jess will chime in on this one.

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Actually I am switching this year to an air mattress and down comforters.  For ten days I'd rather be in a bed.  I have a double air mattress, thick foam pad, then a down mattress pad, flannel sheets and a down comforter.  But since I have two paco pads I may stick them under the air mattress.  Just call me Princess Pea Avoider.
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URL icon « Reply #21 on: March 31, 2009, 11:58:30 AM »
 Wave I am so excited about all this stuff...I'm gonna have my own fort(tent) by the river,,,, so cool....

If I could I would check into the ranch for the entire summer, class, fest, class, fest,, what a life.

 I would like to hear the life and times of Ferg and all the PBG players... I bet their days are full of music.

AAAHHHH yes my fort by the river...... Medal Flower
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URL icon « Reply #22 on: March 31, 2009, 01:27:22 PM »
All you people (including the entire Swedish Bikini Team) seriously need to come over to my place at TBF and check out the extreme comfort level of my bedding setup.  Maybe we should have a "Comfy Bed Contest"!!! 
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URL icon « Reply #23 on: March 31, 2009, 10:42:42 PM »
Quote from: aztoma on March 26, 2009, 02:25:52 PM
What brand/style of mattress do you use while camping?

For years now we have used our Thermarests which have served us well. One now has been repaired multiple times and is on its last puffs of air, so I am in the market for new bedding. We are actually thinking of going more luxurious  Sunshine for Telluride and getting a real air mattress. I want to minimize inflating issues and deflating (punctures) issues as much as possible so I am seeking some advise.

What brands do you recommend?
What should I stay away from?
Do you have any set up advise? Do you put anything special underneath the mattress (besides the tent)?
anything else I should consider in this area?

Thanks

   Many great ideas have been suggested for keeping warm on those near frigid nights.  I used to tent camp in the high mountains (before getting a camper with a furnace Wink ) .. and .. the best setup in those situations was one of those cots with an air mattress (can put two together) ... up off the ground, and then one of those silver thermal 'fire blankets' on top of the mattress(es), then a blanket/comforter and then sleeping bag.   I've also used an air mattress right on the floor of the tent, with the 'fire blanket' (the lightweight silver sheet) under the sleeping bag, and I was toasty warm.  Those fire blankets are pretty inexpensive.

  Hope that helps.

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URL icon « Reply #24 on: March 31, 2009, 10:57:55 PM »
Ok how about a new Event
Tour Of the Tents       ???????
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Quote from: Ron N Deb on March 31, 2009, 10:57:55 PM
Ok how about a new Event
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Thumbs Up That sounds good LOL Does a mattress pad and sheet fit on the air mattress??
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URL icon « Reply #26 on: April 01, 2009, 09:55:09 AM »
 Wave A fitted sheet over two thermarests with the special straps that join them makes a good foundation. I prefer flannel sheets. I act as the furnace and another warm body creates enough thermal mass to create a very comfortable evening. A good tent also helps, I prefer my VE25 North face for extended festival camping.

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URL icon « Reply #27 on: April 03, 2009, 01:24:51 AM »
Do you guys have your equipment air lifted in ?

Ive got this image of the snow melting off the mountains to reveal they are made solely of camping gear for TBF campers.  LOL LOL LOL
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URL icon « Reply #28 on: April 03, 2009, 06:05:56 PM »
If you only Knew
Camp WanderIn , Fishbone , RunAMuck
all have 18wheelers rolling in ...
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URL icon « Reply #29 on: April 07, 2009, 05:09:30 PM »
Quote from: mark2010 on April 03, 2009, 01:24:51 AM
Do you guys have your equipment air lifted in ?

Ive got this image of the snow melting off the mountains to reveal they are made solely of camping gear for TBF campers.  LOL LOL LOL

It only took 3 guys and a small bribe to carry in my futon 2 years ago.   LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL
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