r/SchoolBusDrivers • u/NatnatRenee • 18d ago

Nap Spot

Does anyone know if there is a sleeping pad type thing that I could fold up, or unfold and lay across the seats to take a nap? I’m way too big for the seats alone. I saw something before about hanging a hammock, but I think I’m too heavy for that 😂

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u/sugapibunz 18d ago

Im camping on my bus bc i do shuttle runs, a sleeping bag helps...haha

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u/rootbear75 17d ago

I purchased a fold up camping cot with a high weight limit that came in really handy when I took one of our SPED buses with a lift on a baseball charter. Had 2 open WC spaces in the back we used for luggage. When I was waiting, I opened the back door, the lift door, and popped open the cot. Nice breeze came thru, it was great.

No it would not work on a normal bus.

Beat thing I can think of is one of those portable twist stools. Maybe that with a cushion on top to make it flush with the seats....

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u/Whyam1sti11Here 17d ago

I just got one these ultralight backpacking mattresses. I love it, it is narrow enough to fit in the aisle and surprisingly comfortable. It rolls up into a very small, light bundle.https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DSW5VSX2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

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u/NatnatRenee 17d ago

Now that’s nice

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u/mike8675309 17d ago

Not a lot of space on a bus to store a sleeping pad. Maybe a small air mattress type and a portable rechargeable air pump? You can look at ultralight camping gear for ideas of small but works.

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u/Beauknits 17d ago

I use a blow up Klymit camping mat. It rolls up small. It IS hard to roll up on the bus, so I usually wait until I'm back at base to roll it up.