by b.bodemer » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:19 am
Just back from vacation and the box from Walmart lists no info on weight.
I tried air mattresses early on but found them to always need more air added. When I've tent camped in the past and would be staying at least a week I found my cots from LL Bean were the best, plus they doubled as guest beds when family would visit back home. They had some springs and a foam mattress with a nice cover...just like a sheet. Since I have a pick up truck they were no trouble packing.
When I car pool with someone and camp I would pack light and use a thermarest. Self inflating, 2", and they never trapped cold air like an air mattress would, very comfortable. I use my thermarest when I kayak and camp out of the back of my truck.
At the end of the camping season with the td I'll roll up the foam mattress, use my kayak straps to sinch it, and store it in a closet over the winter............and I'll be ready for more family to visit.