G'day Paul,

We tend to find that two single bomber mattresses will provide you with a little more flexibility around the centre bar on the Twin Stretcher and provides the option to just take the single mattress away if you're needing an option for a solo adventure. However, the Twin Bomber does have a neat seam down the centre that allows it to pivot around the centre pole, so we tend to find that there is a 50/50 split on what is the best option! 

G'day Paul,

I'm assuming you'd like to know if the Zempire Speedy Stretcher Bed Twin will fit in the Instant Up 6P Lighted Darkroom Tent? If so, then we have good news, they do fit well inside that tent.

G'day Janette,

The overall weight rating of the stretcher is 200kg, so as long as you're both under this amount it should be ok. The general rule would be 100kg per side, however as long as it's not too much greater than that we'd think it should be fine. The side of the heavier partner might sag a little more over time, however, there is no official set weight rating given to either side.

G'day Jenni,

The Speedy Stretcher Bed will suit the Megamat Duo 10, the other popular option is the Oztrail Easy Fold Queen Stretcher as it gives you a little more width to allow for the mat.

G'day Mitch,

Are you referring to the strap with the buckle underneath? If so, this is a tensioning strap to prevent the stretcher from sagging.

G'day Penny,

The Twin Speedy Stretcher should suit your swag depending on the width of your swag. All of our double/queen width stretchers have a bar down the centre though so it can make the centre of the bed end up with a slight ridge. The Zempire Twin Speedy and Oztrail Easy Fold Queen Stretcher are both great options with similar setup, the Oztrail is slightly wider, and they both have steel frames with a 200kg weight capacity.

G'day Mel, 

If you're looking for maximum comfort on top of a camp stretcher, the thickest mats we sell are 10cm in thickness. Since this is a twin bed, I'm assuming you'd like to use two singles, so in terms of appropriate size, comfort and value for money - I would say that the Monstamat Single Camp Mat from Zempire would be the best place to start.

G'day Jonathan,

I've just tried the Twin Speedy Stretcher Bed in the end room of a Northstar Darkroom 10P and they fit. The best orientation will likely be across the width (i.e. sleeping parallel to the door). You can fit the bed in depth wise (foot at the door) but it's a bit of a squeeze and might lead to leaking or damage so I'd suggest width ways.

G'day Gerard,

You can use the Zempire Monstamat Twin Camp Mat on the Twin Speedy Stretcher Bed, however, we find the Twin Bomber Camp Mattress works a little better with the centre bar.

G'day Neil,

The Zempire Twin Bomber has a groove down the middle that you could line up with the pole quite nicely. I was just serving a customer on the shop floor that put his shoe underneath the Zempire Monstamat and said he couldn't feel it at all beneath him. I also own the Monstamat and find it incredibly comfortable, so I would probably lean towards recommending that one for your Zempire Twin Speedy Stretcher Bed.

G'day Bianca,

When placing the Exped Megamat 10 Duo on to the Zemprie Twin Speedy Stretcher Bed, the mattress overhangs by about 2cm at the top and bottom and sits just inside the side edges of the stretcher. It's about as good a fit as you could hope for with a stretcher and mattress combination. 

G'day Jos,

Unless you've got some sharp rocks or sticks under your tent that might pierce the floor under the pressure of the Zempire Twin Speedy Stretcher Bed, then you won't have any worries with it damaging your floor. 

G'day Jamie,

At risk of sounding like I'm sitting on the fence, it totally depends on what level of comfort you're wanting. A yoga mat will definitely do the job but wouldn't be as comfortable as a 4WD mat or self-inflating mattress. Zempire make a great mat called the Bomber Pad that fits really nicely that might interest you. 

G'day Sarah,

While there is nothing stopping you from using the Zempire Twin Speedy Stretcher as a temporary base, the one thing to be aware of is the support bar that runs through the middle of the stretcher. This bar can sometimes disrupt the comfort of the double mattress by raising it where the bar is and then falling away to where you would lie. We often recommend it is a more comfortable solution to use two single mattresses with the double stretchers.

Hi Carolynne, 

The stretcher beds are made from powder coated steel which is crack/peel/chip etc. resistant. While this coating is far more durable than paint, it is not totally immune to abrasion. These products are durable and built for the outdoors, but as with any steel product, once the surface is exposed, rust can/will appear and if left unchecked will spread. Having said that I would not hold any great concern that rust is likely to become an issue given how long it would take for it to spread extensively - if it is of great concern you can always spray any exposed surfaces with a little Rustoleum or a similar product which would inhibit the rust from spreading.