Nash Indulgence SS4 Wide review
The wide-mattress benchmark - memory foam, 140 kg rating, no wobble on any UK bank.
The wide-mattress benchmark - memory foam, 140 kg rating, no wobble on any UK bank.
Best for: Anglers over 90 kg or back sleepers who value width over pack size.
Check price on Amazon UKWhere this kit fits in
Nash launched the original Indulgence in 2007 as a direct response to the 'bedchair as a compromise' problem - for years, UK carp anglers who wanted real sleep had bought reclining garden chairs and modified them. The SS4 (Six Support, 4th generation) has been in continuous production since 2018 with only minor revisions. The 'Wide' variant added 95 cm mattress width in 2021 after Nash surveyed session anglers and found back sleepers reporting the standard 82 cm width as the most-cited fault. It is now Nash's best-selling bedchair by unit volume.
How it actually works on the bank
The frame is a hybrid: 6061-T6 aluminium main rails (weight saving where it matters) with steel reinforcement at all six leg-junction hubs (strength where fatigue happens). The mattress is a three-layer sandwich: 30mm memory foam top, 50mm high-density polyurethane middle, 20mm ventilated base layer. Each leg has an independent quick-lock cam adjuster with 15cm range and a 60mm level foot - enough to compensate for the worst UK bank slopes without shimming. Nash's rated 140 kg user weight is a static rating that includes typical kit load; dynamic loading (roll-over, sitting up quickly) is engineered for 180 kg peak.
The full picture
Nash's SS4 Wide is the bedchair most seriously kitted-up UK anglers end up with. 95 cm wide mattress with proper memory foam, individually adjustable steel legs with big level feet, and a genuine 140 kg user weight rating that has been tested rather than optimistically declared.
What we like
- 95 cm mattress - you can actually roll over
- 140 kg tested rating, verified on independent tests
- Memory foam is thick enough to matter
- Legs adjust individually with quick-lock levers
What we don't
- Heavy - close to 12 kg
- Awkward pack size, needs a wide barrow
- Cover fleece pills after a couple of seasons
Key specifications
| Frame | Aluminium/steel hybrid |
| Max user weight | 140 kg |
| Mattress | 10 cm memory foam |
| Width | 95 cm |
| Legs | 8, adjustable |
| Weight | 11.8 kg |
Long-term ownership notes
Independent forum reports show SS4 Wide bedchairs surviving 6-10 years of regular use before the fleece cover pills badly enough to warrant replacement (Nash sells a replacement cover kit at £45). Frame failures are rare and almost always at the cam adjuster locks after 5+ years of daily use - Nash UK stock replacement cam kits at £18. The memory foam retains genuine bounce for 5-7 years before showing compression sag at the hip point.
Care & maintenance schedule
The routine that keeps the Nash platform running for its expected lifespan.
- After every muddy session: brush fleece cover with a stiff dry brush, do not machine wash (destroys the outer scotchguard)
- Every 3-6 months: check cam-lock lever tightness on each of the 8 legs, tighten 1/4 turn if any show play
- Year 2-3: apply silicone spray to leg adjustment mechanisms
- Year 4-5: rotate the mattress end-to-end quarterly to distribute compression
- Store dry, indoors, unfolded if space allows - folded storage crushes memory foam permanently
Common issues owners report
Problems reported by long-term users, plus the practical fixes.
- Cam-lock lever slippage after ~3 years - fix: replacement kit £18 from Nash UK, self-fit in 15 minutes
- Zip failure on outer cover - fix: replacement cover kit £45, or resign to using it uncovered (functional but ugly)
- Squeaking hub joints in year 4+ - fix: silicone spray into the joint, wipe excess
If you'd rather spend more or less
Upgrade
The SS4 Wide is Nash's flagship. The Indulgence Big Daddy (£400) uses the same construction with a wider 105 cm mattress and reinforced 160 kg rating - the natural upgrade only if you're over 110 kg or genuinely need extra width.
Downgrade
Trakker RLX Nano Plus - £220
The Trakker RLX Nano Plus at £220 sacrifices mattress width (82 cm) and memory foam (uses quilted hollow-fibre instead) but keeps the aluminium frame and the 6-leg adjustability. Best downgrade if pack size matters more than roll-over space.
See on Amazon UKCommon questions
Is the Nash Indulgence SS4 Wide worth the price?
At £280, we rate it 4.7/5 because the wide-mattress benchmark - memory foam, 140 kg rating, no wobble on any UK bank. Whether that is worth the money depends on how the strengths above line up with your session type and venue.
How does it compare to other bedchairs in this bracket?
See our full bedchairs comparison for direct alternatives at higher and lower price points.
Where should I buy it in the UK?
Amazon UK is usually the fastest route with the strongest return policy on kit over £100. Tackle-specific retailers (Angling Direct, Nash Direct, Trakker UK) sometimes match on price and add extras like matched accessories. Check both before committing.
Others in the same category
Trakker RLX Nano Plus
The pack-size winner - aluminium frame, real comfort, folds to fit under a rear seat.
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