Red=260Q for Original Green=350Q for Mark2

Original balloonbed - roughly 5 cm thick

This mat  has 7 compartments for balloons. It uses 260Q balloons which are supposed to be 2 inches in diameter and 60 inches long (but generally inflate smaller than this). This bed is the most stable to lie on and in our opinion the better bed.

• This has been the preferred option for all but the much larger size user who have tried out the beds on our stalls at the SLMM, OMM and Polaris - also suitable for larger users who sleep mostly on their backs.
• The 260Q balloons are the same size as the modeling balloons you can buy from toy / novelty shops so you can easily buy replacements (although they are inferior to the 'qualatex' ones we supply with the mat)
• The mat will fit inside a sleeping bag such as the Rab 'TopBag' which has little insulation at the bottom - although for 'static' reasons we don't recommend this.

This mat has 6 compartments and uses 350Q balloons - these are supposed to be 3 inches thick and 50 inches long. We developed this for those who want a wider and deeper bed than the original. 

• The mat is quite deep so provides more cushioning than the 'original' - users of a more substantial size (big blokes and lasses) who sleep on their side a lot may find this the better option as they are less likely to 'bottom out'.
• The deeper balloons roll inside the fabric more and the bed feels less stable - it 'creaks' as you move around more than the original too. 
• You'll probably need to buy replacement balloons from us when you run out as the 350Q balloons are harder to get hold of.
• The balloons take a little longer to inflate with the pump as they have a greater volume - but there are only 6 to inflate.