With so many options available, it’s important to find a bed that balances comfort, durability, and portability to meet your specific needs.

This blog covers out top tips for choosing the right camping air bed for you - lets get started!

 

Material

When browsing through our camping air beds, consider the material that is used to make the mattress that you’re looking at. Some of the stronger air beds are made from PVC, nylon and in some cases synthetic rubber. They are not only strong, but they are flexible. All in all you’ll get a better night’s sleep from them.

Recommended - Vango High-rise Air Mattress (stock due March 2025)

 

Thickness

The thickness of your airbed will considerably effect the quality of your sleep. Airbed thickness ranges anywhere between 3 and 6 inches. Thicker airbeds provide more cushioning between you and the ground, making them feel more like a traditional mattress.

While thicker airbeds are more comfortable, they can also be heavier, bulkier, and take longer to inflate. Consider your camping setup and transportation needs to strike the right balance.

Another thing to note is thicker airbeds are more rigid and will take longer to ease in. You may find your first 2-5 sleeps aren't the most comfortable but as time goes on the fabric will ease up. 

Recommended - Outwell Dreamspell Air bed

 

 

Price

If your looking for a new camping air bed and only take note of the price then you will be setting yourself up for uncomfortable nights and grumpy days of feeling tired! Buying a low quality mattress can be a big mistake, it can be very hard and rigid to sleep on. Our customers say that the cheaper mattresses are not high quality enough to get a decent night’s sleep on.

Recommended - Vango Flocked Airbed double

 

A final note from us

So that completes our guide to choosing a camping air bed. We hope you have found our tips helpful, we are always on hand to offer expert advice for camping enthusiasts alike! Do come visit out store located just off the M5, Junction 13 for the biggest selection of Tents, awnings and camping furniture and equipment in the UK!

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