At Motor Verso, we know that great kit can make or break a campervan experience, and the right bedding is no exception. For our ongoing Volkswagen Transporter T6 Highline camper conversion project, we decided to skip the sleeping bags and try something that promised real comfort: the Simba Hybrid Pillow and Hybrid Duvet. After nights of testing out on the road, here’s how it all shaped up.
Real Sleep, Real Comfort – Anywhere
Swapping traditional camping gear for proper pillows and a king-size duvet might sound indulgent, but in a fully kitted-out van like ours, it makes perfect sense. The Simba setup makes you feel like you’ve brought the comfort of home with you, even if you’re parked at a rugged coastal site in Wales or a misty hilltop in the Lake District.
Once we rolled out the Simba Hybrid Duvet in the rear bed of our camper, the difference was immediate. Its Simba Renew Bio fill creates a cloud-like, down-alternative softness, but it’s breathable enough that we never woke up sticky or overheated, thanks in large part to the Stratos cool-touch tech. It’s clever stuff: the duvet reacts to excess heat and actively helps dissipate it. Even in unpredictable UK weather, the 10.5 Tog weight kept us cozy but never clammy.
Customisable Pillow Tech for Road Warriors
The Hybrid Pillow truly stands out. It’s fully adjustable thanks to Simba’s innovative Nanocube system, tiny foam cubes you can add or remove to tailor height and firmness. We both sleep in different positions, but with this feature, we didn’t need different pillows to get our preferred comfort levels. Paired with the cool-touch Stratos surface, this pillow stays remarkably fresh, even in a compact camper interior.
Also notable: they come with a washable cotton cover and a storage bag for any excess Nanocubes, which is ideal for life on the road where everything needs to be as functional as it is compact.
Campervan Integration: How It Fits In
Fitting everything into a Transporter isn’t always easy, but the Simba bedding fits right into the aesthetic and ethos of our conversion. Clean design, high performance, and multifunctionality are key themes throughout our van, from the retrimmed leather-look seats to our pop-top sleeping area and smart kitchen setup. The duvet folds away nicely into our upper bed when not in use.
If you’ve followed our VW T6 Highline project, you’ll know we’ve tried to balance utility and comfort, upgrades like the Atera GENIO PRO Advanced bike rack, and interior lighting tweaks all support the idea of elevating the van life experience. Simba’s pillows and duvet match that perfectly. They’re not just camping gear; they’re part of what makes this van feel like a mobile boutique hotel.
Final Thoughts
For anyone converting a campervan or simply wanting better sleep outdoors, we can’t recommend Simba’s bedding range enough. The Hybrid Duvet and Pillows have taken our VW Transporter from “comfortable” to “exceptional.” Whether you’re parked in a layby or watching the sunrise over a French vineyard, it’s the kind of comfort that genuinely improves your experience.
Sure, they’re an investment, but as far as van upgrades go, few things give as much day-to-day value as a great night’s sleep.