Hi
Really struggle with sleeping on hiking mattresses actually don’t really sleep so hiking experience becomes tirsum
Any recommendations for stretchers ? I see helinox have a few
Stretcher
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Re: Stretcher
by Neo » Mon 26 Feb, 2024 12:16 pm
Hi those simple wire leg stretchers are actually pretty good to lie on and pack quite flat. Heavy at 3.45kg though but could be a good one to test out the stretcher idea or use for car camping. They go for $30 on special, different brands different colour but same design.
I would trust any Helinox item is a quality one. If a stretcher is what you need to get rest then I think it's worth carrying for overnighters
I would trust any Helinox item is a quality one. If a stretcher is what you need to get rest then I think it's worth carrying for overnighters
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Re: Stretcher
by rcaffin » Wed 28 Feb, 2024 7:06 pm
I have an antique one made with steel rods and canvas (post WW II ?). It is very comfortable, BUT I would never put the legs on a groundsheet. The legs would destroy it.
Cheers
Roger
Cheers
Roger
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Re: Stretcher
by Biggles » Sat 02 Mar, 2024 5:53 pm
If expense is not an issue, have a look at the HELINOX Cot. You would need to give careful consideration to its packed-down size and weight; it is very, very light for what it is, but generally designed for use outside a tent. The load-bearing bases of the legs are well designed, but not something I would bring into direct, overnight (and constant) contact with the comparatively frail tent floors that are prevalent today.
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Re: Stretcher
by phs » Mon 01 Apr, 2024 9:56 am
Biggles wrote:If expense is not an issue, have a look at the HELINOX Cot. You would need to give careful consideration to its packed-down size and weight; it is very, very light for what it is, but generally designed for use outside a tent. The load-bearing bases of the legs are well designed, but not something I would bring into direct, overnight (and constant) contact with the comparatively frail tent floors that are prevalent today.
A few good points, I’ll have to bring some carpet trims for the feet and a thermal sheet, Purchased a Cot Lite.
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Re: Stretcher
by phs » Mon 08 Apr, 2024 8:40 pm
Well tested this out and it was good, had some carpet squares to put under the feet and tent floor was all good, it was comfortable for tent camping and I slept ok, better than the last time I used the mat it didn’t really sleep at all.
Down side cold underneath, but I ensure I can work on some type of sheet to put under
Takes up about the same space as my Nemo Matt and seems slightly lighter.
Down side cold underneath, but I ensure I can work on some type of sheet to put under
Takes up about the same space as my Nemo Matt and seems slightly lighter.
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