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How To Choose The Right Camping Air Mattress

Sep
25

So you have a camping trip planned and you are not sure what you are going to sleep on that
will be comfortable? This is one main concern for most people when it comes to going on a
camping trip. We all know that there is no possible way to bring an actual mattress with us,
but there are air mattresses that are specifically made for you’re camping needs. There are
a variety of different types of air mattress ranging from twin size, queen size, and king
size. They are just like a normal bed, just filled with air and inflatable. The most
important thing to remember is not to choose the first air mattress that you see. You should
take the time to see which other options you have and read the boxes to see if the mattress
is of good quality. You want to be sure that while camping you will be able to have a
comfortable nights sleep. There are a couple tips that you can take into consideration while
looking for the right air mattress to take on your camping trip.

Tip 1-What Is The Size Of Your Tent?

Knowing the size of your tent is the most important. When purchasing an air mattress you
will want to consider what size you will be able to fit inside the tent. Obviously if you
have a smaller tent you will need to use a smaller air mattress. If you have a larger tent
you will be able to use a bigger air mattress. You do not want to get an air mattress that
will not fit comfortably in the tent because that will limit the amount of room you will
have to move around. Many people tend to get a larger air mattress and find themselves
unable to move around comfortably, which can also cause you to trip or fall from trying to
get around the air mattress. You also will want to have more room to move around in the case
where the weather becomes bad and you have to stay inside the tent.

Tip 2-How Many People Are You Sharing The Mattress With?

Even though you may be able to fit a larger bed inside the tent, you may not need it if you
are the only one who will be sleeping on the mattress.If it is only you sleeping on the
mattress, you will not only save money on a smaller mattress but you will have much more
room in the tent. If you are going to be sharing the mattress with other people then a
larger size is better to have in order to sleep more comfortable.

Tip 3-How Does The Air Mattress Inflate?

When searching for an air mattress you will notice that there are three different options
for inflating the mattress. Some will have the option that will require you to manually
inflate the mattress by using your either a hand or foot pump. Then there are some that give
you the option to inflate the mattress by using a battery operated pump that will inflate
the mattress. There are also some mattress that will inflate automatically when plugged in
to an outlet. If you do decide to get an air mattress that uses this technique, you will
need to be at an area that has outlets.

Tip 4-Compare Different Prices

It is always a good idea to compare different prices on all products before purchasing an
air mattress. There are a variety of brands and sizes and they all should be considered. You
may go to one store and the prices are outrageous, but then you may go to another store and
the same air mattress will cost much less. Not all stores will sell the same air mattress at
the same price. It is important to keep your options open and take the time to look at
different places. You can also go on the Internet and look through online stores that carry
air mattress. Sometimes you can find a really good deal online. You just need to take some
time to really look.

This post was written by

JasonJason – who has written posts on Outdoor Base Camp.
Jason is an avid outdoor enthusiast. Kayaking, hiking, trail riding, and any chance to get outdoors.

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