What’s it?
Vango Consolation 10 Single Self Inflating Mattress (SIM) RRP: £70.00
Stockists
Count on to pay: from £54.99 – £70.00
Options
- 10cm insulating foam – Exceptionally snug and heat
- Carry bag constructed from smooth, snug brushed material, permitting use as pillow.
- Straightforward operation valve – Fast inflation and deflation, securely locking when not in use
- Cyclone Valve – Permitting quick and straightforward inflation and deflation
- Restore equipment included
- Supplies used inside the sleep mat meet and exceed the European REACH customary, making certain secure use and peace of thoughts
- Carry bag and securing straps included
The Verdict
I’m a current convert to Self Inflating Mats (SIMs) and for the previous couple of years I’ve been utilizing the double Outwell Dreamboat SIM, which is nice, however I typically camp alone so I used to be eager to get my fingers on a single SIM.
With a dodgy again and hips, I want a great quantity of padding after I’m tenting in any other case I get up stiff. With a depth of 10cm, the Consolation 10 SIM seemed greater than able to delivering on its promise of a cushty evening beneath canvas.
Because of the attractive spring climate, I’ve already camped a number of instances this yr utilizing the Consolation 10 SIM and I completely like it. In actual fact, I can’t suggest it extremely sufficient.
Not solely does it self inflate with distinctive ease (see my suggestions beneath for totally inflating a SIM), but it surely has saved me heat when tenting in chilly climate and it has sufficient padding to make sure I don’t get up feeling stiff and achey.
I ought to say, that so long as I lie on my again that’s. I’m normally a aspect sleeper at dwelling, however have a tendency to search out after a couple of hours asleep on my aspect when utilizing any SIM on the ground, I find yourself with ache in my hips – I can remove this drawback by utilizing a SIM on prime of a folding camp mattress, which is usually how I take advantage of my SIM for longer tenting journeys and after I camp in a bigger tent.
SIMs are so versatile, and the thickness of the padding on this one nice, and it’s additionally glorious at insulating me from the chilly when used straight on the ground. I additionally love the very fact it inflates rapidly and with such ease.
In case you’re seeking to put money into a great high quality SIM, then the Vango Consolation 10 actually is value contemplating.
Recommendations on inflating a thick SIM
The primary time I used a SIM I used to be a bit baffled as to why after half an hour with the air consumption open it was nonetheless solely 50% or so inflated. I’ve since discovered that the trick is to open the valve and go away for a couple of minutes. Subsequent, shut the worth, then begin to slowly roll the SIM again up in direction of the underside finish (furthest away from the valve) as much as about half method down, or so far as you’ll be able to go.
This forces the air by the froth and also you’ll discover the underside half of the SIM shall be filled with air and far greater and firmer. Then, unroll the part you’ve began to roll and open the valve once more, you’ll hear the air whoosh by this time, filling up the remainder of the SIM. Repeat that course of till your SIM is at full thickness.
In case you can, it’s additionally value storing your SIM flat which is able to make it extra environment friendly at filling with air subsequent time you utilize it.
Execs
- Excellent consolation ranges
- Fast and straightforward to inflate and deflate
- No noticeable lack of air throughout use
- Wonderful insulation, my again wasn’t chilly in any respect when tenting with in a single day temperatures of two°
- Beautiful refined color with matching carry bag
- Possibility to decide on the broader Grande model should you desire a bit extra space
Cons
- Too giant and heavy for backpacking/wild tenting use
- Nonetheless not fairly padded sufficient for complete aspect sleeping consolation, however not far off
DISCLOSURE | Thanks to Vango who despatched the featured product for us to check. We weren’t paid to put in writing this evaluation
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