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Finding bedding for campers seems to be a common challenge. While we don’t have plans to take the Tab out til spring, I started thinking about finding the right linens for the new nuCamp Tab 400.

I found my first two items at Costco and wanted to share them here, as they likely won’t be around for long.

Sized-Right Blanket for the Tab 400

My first find was lightweight, colorful blanket. The problem with camper blankets is that they tend to be too big, especially when the bed is surrounded by walls on three sides. They end up difficult to spread neatly and are just too bulky for the limited space. I wanted something foundational that could be part of the set up year-round, knowing I can always add to it when the temperatures dropped.

The Tab 400’s bed measures 55″x79″. A typical full-sized mattress is 54″x79″. The Tab mattress is also just a few inches high, reducing the fabric needed to drape over ends (besides there is only one side where there is any room for drape at all and you also have drawer there to consider.)

Most blankets are cut short in my opinion, not leaving too much extra for a common bed. I found an exception when looking a the dimensions on this Pendleton Plush Blanket at Costco. It wasn’t offered in a full size, the obvious first place to look. But then, looking at the guide, the Queen would be much too big, but would a twin size actually work?

Dimensions:

• Twin:    66″ x 92″ (167 cm x 233 cm)
• Queen: 98” x 92” (248 cm x 233 cm)
• King:   112” x 92” (284 cm x 233 cm)

By golly, it seemed too good to be true. Just eleven extra inches wide and thirteen inches long. So I bought it. For $24.99 and a great return policy, it seemed like a great find.