Berghaus Air 10 Single Self Inflating Camping Mat with Carry Bag and Repair Kit, Air Bed for 1 Person, Compact Air Mattress, Camping Equipment, Blue, One Size

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A sleeping bag is one of the most important features of your camping sleeping kit, so make sure yours is up to the job. We are impressed by KingCamp’s deluxe double SIM and feel that it’s quite a funky choice – possibly one for the younger camping crowd. The materials and plastics employed are of high quality and feel substantial to the touch – this should be expected as it is the most expensive single mattress we’ve reviewed in this roundup. For real additional comfort to the Ultim you need to be looking at a 15cm SIM such as the Outdoor Revolution Skyfall or similar. Measuring 201 x 74 x 5cm when inflated, the IForrest includes both an integrated pillow and armrests for significant added comfort.

If you are reasonably weighty (>~13 stone) then you are likely to still feel some of the ground underneath you. The SIM comes packed away tightly in a decent stuff sack and is certainly easy to stow in your car boot with the rest of your camping equipment.which is pretty decent for cold weather camping, but not quite on a par with the Outwell Dreamcatcher. I lay down on it for a few minutes to ‘test it out’ and found myself dropping off surprisingly rapidly – that wasn’t the plan, but it’s testament to the cushioning on offer. Backpackers and wild campers will want a compact and lightweight mat (some compress as small as a water bottle and weigh under 400g). However, the Thermarest 3D MondoKing is a different beast altogether, combining a fantastic 11cm foam thickness for superb comfort together with excellent thermal properties – the R-Value of the Mondoking is a whopping 8.

Whether it is setting up the perfect tent or exploring new trails on my bike, I'm here to help you make the most of your outdoor camping adventures. You simply half-flip the inner part of the valve until the mattress is inflated and then flip it back and lock the cap – simples! The outer material seems strong (30 denier stretch fabric) and it has a flocked texture on the top layer which helps stick your sleeping bag to it – we found that we didn’t slide around on it at all.Packed size and weight is crucial and this is where the new improved Version 2 of the Shangri-La beats Version 1 handsomely. Packed size is very small indeed (38 x 15 cm) because the deflated armrests can be folded in and the whole SIM rolled up tightly. This comfortable mat is lightweight (900g) and compact when rolled up, and, once inflated using the built-in foot pump, it provides an effective bed (although, side sleepers may need something thicker) with a brilliant pillow included.