being hospitable

Our house is small, so putting people up overnight involves some folding beds  Finding something comfortable and sturdy is the trick.  Cots just aren't comfortable enough to do the job and a good night's sleep is especially important when someone has been traveling.

One friend happens to be just under 6'7.  She doesn't complain, but our 72" folding beds just don't work.  We searched for something with enough length, and finally found something that fit the bill.  Cabela has a folder in two sizes.  We went with the  x-large ... 84" x 38".   This was our first purchase with them and their service was very good.

The photo is deceptive if you are used to normal folding beds. 84" x 38"  is approximately big - you don't think about it until you set it up.  The frame is study and the mattress well supported.  For occassional guest use it will probably last a lifetime.  The mattress is thin, but comfortable enough for someone who like a firm mattress.  King size sheets intended for a normal mattress fit with a bit of re-arranging.  If you need fitted sheets we found a source that has something, but we haven't tried them.

One thing we've learned knowing her is there are a lot of common things that don't fit well.  She is used to this, but it is a feature of having a body outside the 2σ adult population.  You can identify dozens of problem areas besides clothing and I tried to get a bit of interest in the design of one, but nothing was that much better than the hammer and tongs solution of just using a box as a spacer.   With the Internet as a connection tool, there is probably a business for clever designers who cater to small populations.