I knew you folks would come through with solution(s).  I'm greatful
for the responses so far.  Neil, you're right, they are a bit rigid
but I'll try on as long as it is long enough.  Too bad there isn't
like tri-folding one.  At least I haven't found one thus far.

Thanks to all who contributed...

Steven

--- On Tue, 3/30/10, Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> From: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Want bamboo sleeping mat
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 11:25 AM
> 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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> Neil2
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> '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Dodge Sprinter (Moby)
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