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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If you’re planning on sleeping directly on the floor with either mat or mattress then take note of the ‘R-value’ for any potential purchase. If you’re taller than average, tend to be a restless sleeper or just hate the restrictive feeling of some barely-there camping mats, treat yourself to an extra-large design. Anyone looking for a seriously comfy sleep in a campsite should splash out on Sea to Summit’s comfort deluxe mat, while wild campers will love the lightweight but seriously warm Nemo tensor. 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. Free yourself from the faff of foot pumps on your next camping holiday with a self-inflating double mat.

The outer material is a superb blend of comfortable and durable, thanks to stretchy soft-touch fabric and a TPU lamination. If you would rather a more compact single mattress then carry on reading, because a couple of Shangri Las will take up nearly all of your car boot space! Losing a halfpoint for the slightly slippery outer fabric, the Trekology is an excellent SIM option for those on a budget and comes highly recommended. That being said, they are less comfortable and you’ll still feel the ground underneath you which is definitely worth taking into consideration. Inflated size for the Ultim is 200 x 136 x 8cm which is enough for most people under 6ft 6 inches in height.

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.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. One specification we’ve been unable to find out is the R-Factor and as a result we would recommend always using it on a camp bed base. Measuring 201 x 132 x 10cm when inflated, this camping mat is perfect for those who like extra wiggle room when snoozing under the stars.That’s why we reckon they’re ideal for festivals, for budget campers or for sleeping on rocky ground (as they can’t puncture). If cold-weather camping is your bag, and you want a bit of comfort under your bones as well as warmth, then you may wish to check out the Dreamcatcher.

At 1kg it isn’t prohibitively heavy and it also deflates easily before packing away into a backpack. Very comfortable when pumped up and similar to a normal mattress in regards to movement felt from the other person.One thing we noted that we didn’t like too much were the sloping sides and fairly smooth/slippery material used on top of the Trekology.