Best Air Mattress For Camping: The Comfort Of Your Home Bed On A Camping Trip

The Etekcity Twin Queen Size Comfort Air Mattress might be a slightly older mattress on the market, but it has built up an enormous reputation when you look at quality. Since puncture resistant materials are used, the double layer design offers a lot of durability to users.

The mattress features a built-in pump that allows you to inflate the mattress in less than 5-minutes quickly. It might need some power to inflate, but once done, a compartment has been integrated to keep the power cable out of your way and reduce some of the clutter.

The bed itself not only features a design with different veins, but these will mold to the shape of your body once you use it.

According to the manufacturer, it can hold a maximum of 550-pounds, making it perfect for more than one person to handle. Finally, it weighs around 13.15-pounds when packed, making it ideal for your backpack.

The mattress has served me well when it comes to providing a comfortable sleeping environment. Not only is it durable, but priced to be affordable for most campers.

A limited 2-year warranty has been included for some peace of mind as well. My biggest complaint is that it will lose a little bit of air pressure every time it is used.

Therm-a-Rest is one of the most reliable camping brands when it comes to comfort. However, the Therm-a-Rest MondoKing 3D Self-Inflating Foam Camping Mattress takes it to the next level of convenience for campers.

It has been constructed from durable 75D polyester, giving you added durability, with a comfortable feel to the skin.

While the mattress is self-inflating and does not require any additional pumps, it can still be compressed to fit into the back of your car. However, it might be too large to work for your backpack.

One of the best features is undoubtedly the urethane foam insert that forms the inner core. It will mold almost in the same way as you would expect memory foam to behave. However, it will jump back to the normal state once you stand up.

It might only be ideal for one person to use and the 30-inch width can be a little bit of a snug fit for two individuals, but the walls have been designed in a way that allows you to fit 2 of these mattresses together with ease.

Unfortunately, it is a little bit expensive to buy one of these mattresses, but they are guaranteed to last you a long time. The overall weight is only 6.7-pounds, and this can hold individuals up to 250-pounds with no real issues.

If you are looking for the best possible comfort one could as for, the SoundAsleep Products SoundAsleep CloudNine Series Queen Air Mattress will be the one you need to go with. The mattress itself has been mainly constructed from eco-friendly PVC that holds up well in all conditions.

However, the feature that I like the most is the fact that it can be inflated in under 4-minutes. It does not stop there.

The mattress also includes a dual pump system. This means it will be raised and a silent pump will be running in the background to ensure that the firmness is sustained.

I-Beam internal coils are part of the ComfortCoil Technology that has been introduced. It not only helps to maintain the firmness of the mattress but keeps you level and flat when you are sleeping.

Since it is a queen-size mattress, two people will comfortably be able to have a good night's rest.

Once again, you might need to consider looking at the price first. It is also one of the more expensive air mattresses that are currently available.

It also weighs around 25-pounds but can hold a massive 500-pounds of weight or even more. The 1-year limited warranty should add some peace of mind when you buy it.

If comfort is the name of the game, King Koil is the brand that many people have relied on for many years. The King Koil QUEEN SIZE Luxury Raised Air Mattress is constructed from eco-friendly PVC but includes a softer layer that will enhance the comfort of the bed.

As with most elevated air mattresses, this one also features a built-in electric pump. Yes, you might need an electrical outlet, but it will be inflated in only a matter of minutes. The pump also ensures that you can keep it firm when it has been raised.

The mattress boasts coil beam construction that ensures a comfortable feeling. This might even rival many of the memory foam air mattresses that you might have used.

According to the manufacturer, it also improves and promotes better posture in users, while giving you excellent heat retention for use in the winter.

Unfortunately, it can be a little priced on the high side, but you will be getting great value for your money. This mattress is not for use when you need portability.

It might be able to hold 600-pounds, but the mattress itself also weighs around 17-pounds. You should note that a 1-year limited warranty is included.

ALPS Mountaineering has been around for many years now, and while they are not a specialist in outdoor mattresses, they have an excellent reputation for the products they design.

The ALPS Mountaineering Velocity Air Bed is a unique bed that not only looks good but works for backpacking and camping.

The polyester fabric that has been used might not be as environmentally friendly, but it is much safer to the skin of us humans.

With the weight being evenly distributed, this mattress is also around 45% lighter than most other PVC options.

The mattress itself is rather basic, and it comes with a standard pump that you need to use to inflate it. It can also be used to deflate the mattress before it fits snug into a bag that makes it much easier to carry along with you.

Users should also note that it is available in two different sizes (Twin & Queen) depending on what you need.

I think this is one of those lightweight mattresses that you will use when you are on your own, or you like backpacking. The mattress itself might be a little expensive if you look at the basic features, but it still offers a lot of value to users.

I have used it for backpacking and would also recommend it to backpackers keeping the weight down.

Next,  we are looking at one of the more affordable options on the market today. The Lightspeed Outdoors 2 Person Air Bed Mattress has been constructed from almost a complete polyester base and claim that no PVC is present.

Thermoplastic polyurethane has been included, and while this is a cheap alternative for foam, it will inevitably keep the firmness of the mattress at the right level. Once folded, it only weighs 6-pounds, allowing you to carry it with you comfortably.

The part that I like the most is that this is one of those mattresses that almost guarantee you won’t need to deal with any abrasions.

It also retains the heat much better than most of the other materials. Much like the other top options, the battery operated pump can be charged, and your air mattress should be inflated in only a couple of minutes.

As for the price, it is one of the most affordable high-end options on the market today.

The mattress is available in numerous different sizes, but this 2-person option is capable of holding up to 500-pounds. I would recommend it to beginners and those strapped to a tight budget that likes to go camping and enjoy the outdoors.

The Intex Classic Downy Airbed Set is an excellent example of a standard air mattress. It has been constructed from basic polyester, but the fabric cover adds a lot to the durability and makes it softer on the body.

This air mattress also includes two inflatable pillows to make your sleeping experience a little better. 

A standard pump is included for inflating the air mattress, but since it is more of a foot pump, it might take a bit more time to do so.

As we already mentioned, durability is one of the best aspects, and this airbed can hold a size-able 600-pound weight limit. Once it has been packed up and deflated, the weight will drop down to a mere 3 pounds. It has helped me with longer backpacking trips to take something a little more lightweight along for the journey.

Intex is also not that expensive, and this can be seen with this air mattress. It is undoubtedly one of the more affordable options on the market today.

Should you encounter rain or wet conditions, it is worth noting that this air mattress is entirely waterproof.

I would recommend it as a great backpacking air mattress.