Advanta Straight 6 & 8 Bedchairs
Advanta has thrown its hat into the bedchair ring…
Why should you give a damn? Because these beds are good - and cheap - that’s why. There’s something impressive about doing the basics really well and that’s what Advanta is famous for, and that’s exactly what they’ve done with the CX Straight 6 and 8 Bedchairs.
The Big Questions
Why should I be excited about this?
For two reasons. One: the price. And two: the level of comfort. If you’re the type of guy/girl who isn’t sucked in by the big marketed brands or isn’t overly bothered by having a fancy, famous brand logo stitched on the padded surround, then owning one of these beds is a no-brainer.
How do these compare to the other big brands then?
The short answer is cheaper and lighter. The Straight 6 is currently on offer for just £59.99. Yes, you did read that right: a penny shy of £60! And weighing 9kgs it’s some 1.3kgs lighter than its equal match (in terms of spec) £250+ competitor. The Straight 8 is just 0.3kg more and will set you back a wallet-sweating (cough!) £5.00 extra (£64.99)!
Lol! That’s crazy. Surely the spec’s got to be rubbish…
Don’t be daft. It carries all the hallmarks that you’d expect from a bankside bed in 2018: totally flat profile design; rapid folding mechanism so you can leave your bag in there; positive push and lock leg mechanism; swivelling mud feet; and depending on which one you opt for: six or eight legs, so it’s incredibly stable on any terrain.
I love it. Where can I get one?
Direct from Angling Direct. Either pop into one of their ever-growing stores or go online at anglingdirect.co.uk.