Seems relevant in my opinion since the conversation is about what Aeronaut is doing and trying to support a small company. But I have been way off many times before 
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Thanks @AERONAUT for your clarification and generous compliments on the taco! It’s definitely been a work in progress. I enjoy the research almost as much as the installation. I also applaud your willingness to contribute to the conversation as an intelligent, mature, adult to educate us in the challenges you face to put your product on the market. Look forward to seeing what you come up with. Best of luck my man.
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Thanks! It’s a wild ride so far, definitely a roller coaster.
Still TBD on this one 
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But honestly this has been a super fun adventure, exploring what to design / engineer next. We’ll be starting with 300 quilts (well, ~ 250 still up for grabs as of today), but other cool stuff hopefully on the way like slightly insulated “booster” sheets to up the warmth of any sleep system, or on its own in warmer weather, cool pillow concepts, and now these modular pads. All about the making our GFCs and setups as comfy / warm / versatile as we can. We’ll see how it all shakes out!
Any and all ideas appreciated!
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Option C as well… bought my GFC secondhand so no factory delete for me… maybe for V3 or V4
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Option C1 and I’m on the list! Need to keep the versatility and not interested in inflating/deflating.
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Well, Christmas does come after Thanksgiving…
Christmas was delivered by UPS just a little while ago.
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So I have one of the early V1 campers with the 3” mattress and it’s not that comfortable. We ditched that stuff pretty early on.
We use either a Exped MegaMat Duo for when my wife and I are on a trip or I have a single width one I bring when I’m solo. These things are as comfy as my mattress at home. - game changer for us.
Inflation is quick, and deflating is quick too. I can leave the mattress deflated and our Nemo double sleeping bag up there and close it no issue.
That being said, I would love a modular inflatable mattress design if it could be close to Exped comfort. That’s the downside to the big Duo mattress - you lose the easy ability to move the tiles - we have switched to using the ladder 100% of the time on trips.
Option C1 is my vote - no sense in keeping the GFC foam, it’s not worth it.
~$300 sounds totally reasonable, that’s what the Exped costs.
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I’m going to echo others and give you one more data point. I’d like to see something like C1 as well. The premise of an inflatable and modular system is interesting. I’d like to be able to retain the ability to move the individual tiles. Especially when solo and using the full height as a changing room when I’m racing mountain and gravel bikes.
As far as a price point…my pain tolerance would be about $300’ish bucks. I’ll be honest…I love the idea of the new quilt but I won’t drop the coin necessary to own one. $500 for a blanket is just too rich for my blood man. I love what you’re doing and I’m sure it’s a fantastic product but I’m having a hard time justifying it. Don’t get me wrong…I drop serious coin on gear, bikes and bike parts but I just can’t justify the quilt. If it was made here and priced in the $300’ish price point, I wouldn’t be hesitating as much. However I wish you all the best and much success. I’ll continue watching this space for new product!
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Awesome, thanks for the input! And thanks for the encouragement to keep going! 
I think you’re all spot on with the modularity and adjustable comfort levels. And @DoubleDown this would be made at the same factory as the MegaMat Duo, so imagine basically a modular Megamat. When I take this design on I’ll take a hard look at the materials and make sure they meet or exceed and are super comfortable.
Definitely hear ya on the pricing, it’s a battle for sure. It’s all about the balance, making sure we use the best of the best materials and construction, while not making it wildly expensive! And the quilt is the same way, it’s higher than I’d like, due to goose down being the highest prices they’ve ever been, engineered materials, and primo construction. With the right care it should last for decades like other high end down sleeping bags, and be one of those buy once cry once kind of products. But only when the time is right!
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Stoked to hear that, I think that will be the best possible setup for modularity and comfort. Excited to hear what you come up with! Sign me up as a test sleeper! 2022 will be my 4th year with a GFC on my truck.
Out of curiosity, how will you accommodate the two widths of the campers: standard and XL? Does that mean you need to make two different sets of cushions to fit the two GFC platforms?
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$300 for a modular, always inflated, MegaMat? Count me in.
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Maybe I’m missing something with the design, but are there really that many people in favor of a modular aftermarket mattress design that involves having to inflate/deflate each panel…? That sounds incredibly tedious and borderline obnoxious. Even if they are to stay inflated when the camper is down they will inevitably lose air (temperature change, altitude change while driving, natural seeping) and will require air to be added frequently.
Main selling point for me purchasing a GFC was having a roomy and comfortable place to sleep with little to no hassle when it comes to setup. Emphasis on the latter. Very interested in having a softer mattress solution while keeping it modular, but inflating/deflating is a deal breaker for me.
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Have you used a MegaMat before? You don’t inflate it per se, you just open the inflation valve and it inflates itself. You can add air beyond that to your taste.
And if you haven’t tried one, do it. It’s the most comfortable thing I ever slept on, rivals my expensive mattress at home.
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If it’s equally comfortable as the mattress, I think I’d be OK topping off the sections with a hand pump for 30 secs, similar to what I might do for a MegaMat. Even better if the sections self-inflate to a good enough level, in a pinch, like the mattress can do.
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Count me in if it’s modular and no more than $300. The megamat is amazing. I have the regular version but would love a modular system.
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Inflatable mattresses can be cold also.
I’m so glad I love the stock mattress.
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Ha, I’m a little envious of you there actually.
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Great question, and you’re right, it’ll have to be a separate set of products. Even the standard ones are still up in the air right now, I’ve still gotta determine if it’s viable and there’s enough interest. Likely the standards first and the XLs come later just ballparking based on GFCs units
That would definitely not be fun to have to the whole circuit every time! Also really glad you brought up the temp/altitude shifts in pressure in the mattress. There would likely need to be small adjustments at camp, but if I go through with this I’d make sure it’s as easy as possible - intuitive micro adjust valves easily accessible and the sheets to have pass-throughs for those. Pressure release system for higher altitude. Stuff like that. But it’s definitely not for everyone!
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Totally spot on. Air does not insulate well at all.
Luckily these would be at least as warm as megamats - I’d engineer more insulative foam that self inflates a little quicker also. So probably right on par with warmth of the OEM camper, and then fine tune to your firm/soft preference
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