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Air mattress or sleeping pad recommendations
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:19 pm
I've gotten by with the cheap twin air mattresses from Academy, but looking for something that actually holds air all night and I don't end up with my butt or hips on the ground. We usually go tent camping, but occasionally use them indoors and the hard floor is less forgiving when they end up halfway deflated at 4 AM. I don't mind using a pad or something similar to get away from air altogether, but before I make another purchase, thought I'd ask the OB what they have had success with. Lightweight and space saving is great, but not at the expense of comfort. Got a facebook ad for this company the other day, and that is what has me thinking about upgrading.
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Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:28 pm to TU Rob
I don't know anything about that brand, but I do a lot of camping on NEMO pads and find them very comfortable. Even as a side sleeper on rocks I never feel the ground. And it's easy to fine tune the amount of air to get it exactly where you want it. They've got different price points that generally correspond to weight savings and the amount of insulation. If you're not counting ounces or facing super cold temps, just get the wide version of the cheapest insulated mat they make and you'll be set.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:29 pm to TU Rob
I have a LOSTHORIZON twin sized mattress from Amazon and I look forward to using it because I sleep so well on it. I had the cot sized and sold it to get a bigger one. The cot sized one isn't very heavy but the twin is not lightweight and takes up a good bit of truck space.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGQ8LRTL?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder_k0_1_9&=&crid=O1HAITTHZTE7&sprefix=losthoriz&th=1
If it's just for one or two nights I'll sleep on a yoga pad. Extended trips I take the losthorizon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGQ8LRTL?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder_k0_1_9&=&crid=O1HAITTHZTE7&sprefix=losthoriz&th=1
If it's just for one or two nights I'll sleep on a yoga pad. Extended trips I take the losthorizon.
This post was edited on 8/11/25 at 2:30 pm
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:32 pm to ccard257
Thanks, I'll check those out as well. I had a queen air mattress that was over 10 years old and it was great when we got it. Taking my two boys with me so I got 3 of the same one in the twin size so we'd all have our own space, and I guess with them being younger and lighter it doesn't deflate as much as an adult sleeping on one. But they were also just $10-15 and better than sleeping on the ground.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 3:02 pm to TU Rob
I've sworn by Thermarest for decades.
However, for your application and comfort is the #1, I would at least consider Exped's MegaMat.
(I'd still probably go with Thermarest - I still have several of several different types.)
I also had no idea how expensive these things have gotten.
However, for your application and comfort is the #1, I would at least consider Exped's MegaMat.
(I'd still probably go with Thermarest - I still have several of several different types.)
I also had no idea how expensive these things have gotten.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 3:10 pm to TU Rob
The better ALPs cot.
Based on this guy's youtube reviews of about twenty. Got it to augment a Big Agnes inflatable and found the pad was not necessary. Car camping it's insanely small, no plastic parts to break, and it'll fit in the back of an SUV for simple one night trips. Being so close to the ground is nice as it doesn't eat up your head room.
And yes - not a pad - but for summer (not simmer) it allows air flow when paired with a (Vendy) portable fan. There are much cheaper but I didn't want feet in a tent. They suggest using a pad for insulation in colder temps which slips into the double sleeve top.
Just something else you might consider and not to muddy the water.
Based on this guy's youtube reviews of about twenty. Got it to augment a Big Agnes inflatable and found the pad was not necessary. Car camping it's insanely small, no plastic parts to break, and it'll fit in the back of an SUV for simple one night trips. Being so close to the ground is nice as it doesn't eat up your head room.
And yes - not a pad - but for summer (not simmer) it allows air flow when paired with a (Vendy) portable fan. There are much cheaper but I didn't want feet in a tent. They suggest using a pad for insulation in colder temps which slips into the double sleeve top.
Just something else you might consider and not to muddy the water.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 3:21 pm to TU Rob
If you want small and lightweight, …..$
I have the Roamer self inflating.
It’s not too small packing up but worth the insulation and thickness.
If canoe or car camping….get it.
If hiking, you’ve got to spend money.
I have the Roamer self inflating.
It’s not too small packing up but worth the insulation and thickness.
If canoe or car camping….get it.
If hiking, you’ve got to spend money.
This post was edited on 8/11/25 at 3:23 pm
Posted on 8/11/25 at 6:49 pm to TU Rob
Exped sleeping mat. Not light but the best air mattress you’ll get.
I use it only for car camping.
I use it only for car camping.
This post was edited on 8/11/25 at 6:50 pm
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