Very interesting idea.

My first thought is a tatami.  Since they're rigid, if you could order two
thin ones (perhaps 4'x4'x1/2") to fit your Vanagon's floor and if you're not
too tall, you could store them upside down (with a durable bottom to tread
on when stowed) on the floor, when not in use outside?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatami

This list is awesome!

Perhaps I'll use the same for creating more sleeping space in my van with a
shoji at at each end for privacy!

On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 9:39 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@yahoo.com>wrote:

> Okay, most of the time when you go camping you're concerned about the cold
> so you bring along the sleeping bag(s) and/or install a heater.  But I
> sometimes go on business related excursions that require stopping in
> truck stops or Walmarts along the way which, in some cases, put me in
> some warmer areas of the country.
>
> So I'm asking the list if anyone knows where I can get a good bamboo sleep
> matt so that I can stay cool when the weather is too warm.  I've used a
> small battery powered fan but it would be nice to get some cool circulation
> under my body as well.   Yes I know it's a bit early but I would like to
> get one in anticipation of summer.  And I don't want one of those cheap
> beach mats.  They are just too thin.
>
> Thank you all for any suggestions....
>
> Steven
>

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