Vango's Shangri-La 10 Double Sleeping Mat

[Blitz]

Hi
I'm sure some folks at the last meet where talking about these, specifically the Gin ladies.
Are they the Dogs dangles? Or the usual hype?
Not cheap for a Yorkshire man to stomach so all opinions welcome before I consider putting it on my bucket list.
(Hopefully doing a two week Euro trip next summer)

Camping Sleeping Equipment - Vango

Sleeping well is key to getting the most out of your camping experience. Vango will help you get a good night’s sleep so that you wake up feeling refreshed and energised.

www.vango.co.uk

 

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I’ve got the thicker version, 15cm is it? Didn’t really work for me, but I’m a massive lump, your mileage may vary.

 

[Apretext]

Hi
I'm sure some folks at the last meet where talking about these, specifically the Gin ladies.
Are they the Dogs dangles? Or the usual hype?
Not cheap for a Yorkshire man to stomach so all opinions welcome before I consider putting it on my bucket list. (Hopefully doing a two week Euro trip next summer)

We've got one, sleeping on it for the first time this weekend (on top of a 1300 Rib).

I'll let you know our thoughts. But certainly when we tried it out, it was comfy. A full nights sleep will be the proper test though.

 

[Broadside]

I’ve got the Kampa Kip SIM, it’s a bit shallower at 10cm but is very comfortable.

after sleeping on it for two weeks this summer I wanted a bit more comfort though so have now put it on a couple of the Decathlon inflatable bases. Wow, these things are brilliant, yes it’s more money but our camping sleep is honestly just as comfortable as our own bed at home.

We tend to camp for about 4 weeks of the year so it was money well spent to be so well rested.

BASE CAMP MATTRESS - Camp Bed Air bed base - 200 cm

£49.99 - BASE CAMP MATTRESS - Camp Bed Air bed base - 200 cm - QUECHUA

www.decathlon.co.uk

 

[Cymro]

I commented on an earlier post by Apretext where I mentioned that I have a 15cm version of the mattress. I don’t know how to link to it here, but you might find it if you search. There is some comment in that thread on size and fit which you might find useful. It is bulky when packed, but this is compensated by the comfort. I found it as good as sleeping on a proper bed, with my last camp on it being for seven nights. The best price I found was from Funky Leisure.

Edited to add link:

Vango Shangri La on a 1300 rib bed - anyone done it?

We had our first trip away in our freshly converted van this weekend. We loved everything about the van, except... The bed. We were given a thin memory foam topper by the wife's dad, but that seemed to have no effect at all. So, we were looking at either a duvulay, which everyone seems to rave...

www.t6forum.com

 

[Apretext]

Slept on it properly for the first time this weekend. Was very comfy, almost as good as a real mattress at home. Did struggle to get it packed down again small enough, but I then realised when I got home (and watched a video), that the valves rotate, so you can have both as inflate or deflate... packed much smaller now!

 

[Blitz]

Thanks for the info, yes I know it's a compromise on roll up size so its sleeping ability does appear to make up for it, which is the important thing