Best Camping Air Mattress Reviews

The Intex brand prides itself in putting quality and customer comfort above everything else, and their Dura-Beam Series Air Mattress certainly lives up to that standard. Featuring an impressive 600 lb. weight capacity, it provides exceptionally good comfort and support. Dura-Beam also ensures that the air bed remains inflated and firm throughout the night as you rest after a hard camping day. To make things even better, this air mattress is made in ‘double height’ form factor to ensure it’s easy to get in and out of, which is pretty uncommon in the market.

As far as durability is concerned, this air mattress has a waterproof, extra thick flocked top that adds to its comfort, besides making it durable. The material it is made from is multilayer and puncture resistant. The high capacity pump which comes with this air mattress is extremely convenient, in that you don’t have to lug around an extra piece of hardware as you go camping. Its pump inflates the mattress in less than five minutes. To make things even easier for you, this mattress comes with its own carry bag and is available in multiple sizes. As per consumer reviews, this is one of the most popular camping air mattresses around, with only minor complaints about pump noise, initial PVC stretching and non-compatibility with standard sheets.

The Coleman SupportRest mattress features a reinforced construction to help you enjoy a more stable sleeping surface for the outdoors, and its 20-inch thickness makes it easy to get in and out of bed. The air pump is located at the foot of the mattress. It doesn’t include a storage area for the cord, but this allows for a longer cord, which could prove convenient when you have limited outlets available.

It only takes about three minutes to inflate this product. All you have to do is plug in the power cord and turn the knob to the inflation setting (clockwise). The internal motor does the rest. The motor is kind of loud, but it doesn’t last very long. If you carry a lot of weight and have struggled in the past with air beds that deflate quickly during the night, the Coleman SupportRest air mattress could offer the solution you’ve been looking for.

Another popular choice for camping is the SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress. The built-in pump in this mattress allows fast inflation and deflation of the mattress, while the integrated coil storage system will get the power cord out of the way and stored into a designated slot. The bottom of the mattress includes grip technology to make sure that the mattress will stay in place even on the most slippery surfaces. In case you want to deflate and store the mattress (or maybe take it with you on your next vacation), there’s also a carrying bag included.

As far as the design and construction of the mattress are concerned, you get what you pay for. The manufacturer has patented the ComfortCoil technology and advertises this mattress as being the only one using this technology. The Queen size model of this mattress features 40 coils that support the body to minimize motion transfer for people who sleep with a partner. They also ensure that the mattress has that bouncy feeling and the capacity to easily regain its original shape. The material of the bed promises to be puncture resistant while supporting a total weight of 500 pounds.

The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir air mattress for backpacking is an ideal option for those who are focused on packing light, as this mattress weighs under one pound. It comes in three sizes: regular, regular wide and large, and includes a pump sack, stuff sack and repair kit that you can take with you on your camping trip. This airbed deflates three times faster than a standard valve, and also deflates super quick compared to many other currently on the market. This is ideal for individual sleepers only, so partners should look at our alternative picks on this list for queen sized options if that’s more suitable for your needs. The airbed provides optimal warmth for those cooler nights, yet is still quite breathable with its alternating ridges of air and foam.

Intex is known for providing extra features you would see in a higher priced option all while keeping the price to a very affordable level. This mattress comes with 2 pillows, a double quick hand pump and is rated at a capacity of 600 pounds. While it might not be as comfortable as the Sound Asleep model, it comes at a price that more than makes up for it. Customer service and warranty aren’t always the greatest and the term “you get what you pay for” comes to mind. In this case however, you can’t complain too much with the price being what it is.

The QueenCot is a true multipurpose air bed that can serve as both an excellent camping bed and an indoor makeshift bed. With its detachable elevated cot, this air bed will give you the feel of a real bed, and also the support of one (600 pounds is the limit). It even comes fitted with side tables to let you put your belongings such as smartphone, clock, spectacles or a book, which is the most convenience we’ve seen in a camping air mattress.

The raised cot frame makes it safe from cuts and leaks from the sides, making it one of the longest lasting products on the market. Campers who don’t feel comfortable sleeping on conventional low mattresses will find this option safe, dependable and damp free. This mattress can easily take the weight of two adults, but will require periodic refills. And if you intend to go out on cold nights, this product is great as it doesn’t come into contact with the cold ground. Remember that the cot frame will be a nuisance for longer camping trips, but you can always remove it and take just the mattress with you.

Available as a twin or queen size option, the EnerPlex Never-Leak Mattress is built for comfort and offers a 16-inch height complete with coil-beam technology for weight distribution and support. The built-in dual-pump design allows you to fill the bed more quickly than similar designs, and has a storage area for the 110-volt cord that works with a home outlet or simple inverter for when out camping.

A flocked top creates a soft sleep surface, and the slightly raised lip along the edge helps create a firm bed edge. A non-slip bottom keeps it in place as well and was designed for both outdoor and indoor use. Plus, a welded seam design helps keep air where it belongs and makes it leak-free. It also comes with a full 2-year warranty and life-time support to provide peace of mind.