Bushwalk Australia

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

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 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

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.

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.

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.