Camping in comfort with a FUTON

[gear_junkie]

Well, my futon just arrived. It's called a Shiatsu Massage Mat and can be found here: http://www.thefutonshop.com/Shiatsu-...avy/p/680/2810

It was a little pricey at $135, but it is easily the most comfortable mat I've ever slept on. It rolls up with attached straps and a washable cover.

After my Cabela's pad failed on me, and I spent the night sleeping on rocks, I will never sleep on any kind of air pad again. This thing feels like a bed. Now, I can sleep under the stars in total comfort.

[tplife]

Re: Camping in comfort with a FUTON

Wow, pricey indeed, but what price comfort? I could easily spend around that much on a top-line Thermarest or Megamat, and while it will likely outlast the futon, again, I ask, what price comfort?

[silverz51]

Re: Camping in comfort with a FUTON

Well, my futon just arrived. It's called a Shiatsu Massage Mat and can be found here: http://www.thefutonshop.com/Shiatsu-...avy/p/680/2810

It was a little pricey at $135, but it is easily the most comfortable mat I've ever slept on. It rolls up with attached straps and a washable cover.

After my Cabela's pad failed on me, and I spent the night sleeping on rocks, I will never sleep on any kind of air pad again. This thing feels like a bed. Now, I can sleep under the stars in total comfort.

I am glad you found a solution that works for you!

[EnglishTeacha]

Re: Camping in comfort with a FUTON

My friend is an LMT and has one of those mats. Wicked comfy!

[silverz51]

Re: Camping in comfort with a FUTON

This thread gave me a great idea (I think). I was thinking about making my own shell for my truck and building up a retractable bed in there. I just remembered I have a very nice futon already... I checked it out and it might work very well.. It's thick and comfy (although very heavy) and folds in 3 pieces. I can set it in the truck like a couch, and at night, pull out the bed platform and spread out the futon!

[GlitterHiker]

Re: Camping in comfort with a FUTON

Well, my futon just arrived. It's called a Shiatsu Massage Mat and can be found here: http://www.thefutonshop.com/Shiatsu-...avy/p/680/2810

It was a little pricey at $135, but it is easily the most comfortable mat I've ever slept on. It rolls up with attached straps and a washable cover.

After my Cabela's pad failed on me, and I spent the night sleeping on rocks, I will never sleep on any kind of air pad again. This thing feels like a bed. Now, I can sleep under the stars in total comfort.

Have you tried it out camping yet? Did it get wet underneath the pressure points - such as hips?

I hate my inflatable ThermaRest, and bought a closed cell pad for my recent trip. I hated that one too. I'm thinking of your futon idea; or buying a cot (but I like sleeping on the ground).

[alansteve777]

Re: Camping in comfort with a FUTON

I think that was not a big price for that shiatsu massage mat, it will be the good decision to choose that one.