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Anonymous Tue 12 May 2015 17:46:06 No.513903 View View Reply Original Report

I'm going to be living in the back of my van this summer and I need a reliable cot as opposed to a twin matress for storage reasons.
I'm relatively small, I don't think I'd break the fabric of a cheap cot, but I still want to be safe and get myself one that will last a long time.
My budget is $50, but I'll pay more within reason.

Sleeping surface general, I guess.

Pic unrelated.

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Anonymous Tue 12 May 2015 19:38:32 No.513950 Report

Quoted By: >>513975

A blow up matress will be much more comfortable and compact than any cot you are going to find.

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Anonymous Tue 12 May 2015 20:00:53 No.513975 Report

Quoted By: >>513997

>>513950
I want something very small though, aren't blow up matresses no smaller than a twin? I'm also not a fan of soft surfaces.

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Anonymous Tue 12 May 2015 20:40:22 No.513997 Report

Quoted By: >>514001

>>513975

1 word for you buddy

Poolraft

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Anonymous Tue 12 May 2015 20:43:04 No.514001 Report

Quoted By: >>514136

>>513997
>mfw i was considering a pool raft as an ultra-poorfag sleeping arrangement at [spoiler:lit] burning man [/spoiler:lit]

how easily do they pop, and how comfy are they if you throw a blanket or two over them>

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Anonymous Tue 12 May 2015 21:11:12 No.514028 Report

Quoted By: >>514032

>>513903
Just get a real mattress, you have no logistical restrictions. Basically, make yourself a real bed but without the structure.
I like the futon because you can turn it as a sofa the day.

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Anonymous Tue 12 May 2015 21:14:04 No.514032 Report

Quoted By: >>514037 >>514128

>>514028
This is what it become the day.

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Anonymous Tue 12 May 2015 21:20:26 No.514037 Report

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>>514032
This is even better.

Real mattress with real comfort, can be stocked in a small compartment, can be used to sit.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 12 May 2015 23:53:43 No.514128 Report

Quoted By: >>514147

>>514032
Where can I cop something like this?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 13 May 2015 00:09:05 No.514136 Report

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>>514001

It wont pop unless you over inflate it

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 13 May 2015 00:22:28 No.514147 Report

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>>514128
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00APB25HK?psc=1

Took me 30' on amazon. This one is big and thick. You can find a smaller one, that will fit your need and price target.
There is some sort of hype around futons because they are traditional and Japanese. Don't be surprised if you see one at hipster price, like the one I posted. A good futon is cheap, slim and heavy.

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Anonymous Wed 13 May 2015 01:37:17 No.514192 Report

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Why not make a bed in the van like pic related?

This van belonged to a friend of mine when I was backpacking australia. The bonus of this was the extra storage space under the bed. Also, you see in the picture that the sleeping pad is folded up? He had staggered the slats of the bed so that the front portion slid back into the back portion which created a space for your legs so you could sit comfortably in the back and eat from a small fold-down table which he attached to the wall of the van. There was also a large storage box behind the two front seats which was as wide as the van itself.

It took him 1 afternoon to build this bed into the van. The pad cost more than the wood. I have another pic from inside the van somewhere. I'll try to find it.

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Anonymous Wed 13 May 2015 01:39:33 No.514195 Report

Quoted By: >>514308 >>517031

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Anonymous Wed 13 May 2015 04:43:10 No.514308 Report

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>>514195
This is awesome as shit. Unfortunately I have absolutely no DIY skills and I'm poor

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Anonymous Thu 14 May 2015 02:21:40 No.514747 Report

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Get plastic or woven nylon type. Have Gorilla Duct tape, and remember to do both sides of the holes with the tape. Duct tape sticks to itself Forever unless in direct sunlight. Look through goodwill's, salvation armies, and military surplus stores. They'll appear, start overpriced, and will go down in cost when new military gear goes out.

Otherwise get LARGE closed-cell foam mattress. And a self-compression bag(think those vacuum bags for sweaters and blankets/comforters). Doable for less than 50, and will last a long time(the mattress/cot, not the compression bag)

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Anonymous Sun 17 May 2015 07:03:00 No.517013 Report

Quoted By: >>517050

Rig a popup tent on top the van

or a hammock inside the van

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 17 May 2015 07:11:16 No.517016 Report

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Anonymous Sun 17 May 2015 08:27:06 No.517031 Report

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>>514195
>van
is for soccer moms (fat)

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Anonymous Sun 17 May 2015 09:24:51 No.517042 Report

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>>513903
>I need a reliable cot

I bought the Cabela's Lounge Cot last year and I've been happy with it, though it's almost $200.

There are similar cheeper chaise lounge type cots out there (can't comment on their quality, but the Cabela's cot is very sturdy) and I'd recommend something with an adjustable headrest, as it allows one to read in bed (which was a requirement for me).

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Anonymous Sun 17 May 2015 09:46:21 No.517050 Report

Quoted By: >>518133 >>518383 >>518460

>>517013
>or a hammock inside the van

If OP sleeps on his back, this will be the cheapest and most space efficient idea.

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Anonymous Tue 19 May 2015 00:33:20 No.518133 Report

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>>517050
washable, cleanable, rated for 300 to 350lbs. Comes with handing kit. CAN BE PATCHED WITH STORE BOUGHT FIXIT KITS. Just get a foam covered board to put in it for flatter back support.

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Anonymous Tue 19 May 2015 06:17:08 No.518383 Report

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>>517050
That would be noice, would wanna sleep on a bed once in awhile to avoid back issues from what I hear. I dunno if its true my mom said i would have back problems and wouldnt let me put one in my room

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Anonymous Tue 19 May 2015 11:09:51 No.518460 Report

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>>517050
Why do you have against real beds?

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