Prepping for the week of camping at Oshkosh, looking for advice on light weight durable mattress, (I’m 6’4”)
Thanks
John
Hard to beat an air mattress available at Walmart and target for around $30. Make it as hard or soft as you like.
Have used the service before. Nice alternative. Just think about packing a folding luggage dolly in your box, or account for some other means to haul your things aound.Guys,
Don't forget about this service that is available.
https://www.eaa.org/airventure/plan-your-eaa-airventure-trip/guest-services/shipping-services
We shipped our tent, clothes, towels, queen double high air mattress, and whatever other stuff we could fit in the box straight to the Airventure site. Keeps the plane light and the Queen that is staying with me happy and comfortable while we are there. We take the bare minimums in the plane in case we get stuck and have to overnight somewhere. Prepare your outgoing shipping label before you leave home and tape it to the box, and it will arrive home a few days after you. We used those black plastic boxes with the yellow lids you see at Lowes & Home Depot.
For airplane travel as the other poster said, thermarest is hard to beat. There's never enough space in a plane, so we shrunk everything to make it much easier. The thermarest NeoAir Venture was perfect for us for travel. They're about the size of a gatorade bottle all packed up. If you have tons of space, the average everyday air bed is fine, but I've never seen anyone say they have too much space or capacity.
I just bought this one yesterday for Oshkosh. Prime day deal still on today.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SG368QJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
I have several camping pads. My thermarest basecamp pads are the heaviest and most comfortable. For $129, they have the large model that is 30" x 77".
I also have one of the Cabela's Instinct pads that run $99, and are a quality product and sleep well.
I also have a couple of cheapies off of Amazon which are similar to the inflatable pad from Cabelas. The comfort and quality are very similar to the Cabela's instinct pad for about 40% of the price.
Two things were critical for me, at Osh... Get a tent which allows you to stand up. Get a cot which allows you to sleep at least six inches off the ground. Those two things may seem extravagant, but they will greatly improve the quality of sleep and your camping experience, and thus your experience at the show.