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The Robens Sunstone 120 is a well-insulated and comfortable self-inflating mat that does actually self inflate.
★★★★★
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£179.99
An impressive high-tech self-inflating mat that's deep and comfortable, packs relatively small and is easy to inflate and deflate.
PROS:
- Very comfortable.
- Extremely high-spec insulation rating.
- Very quick and easy to deflate and pack away.
- Very quick and easy to inflate.
CONS:
- High Price
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The Robens Primavapour 40 is an incredibly small and lightweight camping mat that performs really well.
★★★★★
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£79.98
PROS:
- Packs down small
- Lightweight
- Comfortable for a small mat
- Insulated
CONS:
- A bit pricey, but that's what you expect for a high-end lightweight mat.
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The Robens Air Impact 25 is a surprisingly large and comfortable sleeping mat for such a small and lightweight pack size.
★★★★★
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£42.99
PROS:
- Very small pack size
- Lightweight
- Good size when inflated (not a 3/4 size mat)
- Good comfort for depth of mat
CONS:
- None found so far
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The Outwell Dreamboat Ergo Pillow is contoured to fit your head, easy to inflate and deflate, and small enough to stow away and transport to the campsite.
★★★★★
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£19.73
PROS:
- Easy to inflate and deflate
- Packs down small
- Shaped to fit your head
CONS:
- Best when wrapped in fabric or placed under sleeping bag
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The 16 cm version of the Outwell Dreamboat self-inflating camping mat is soooooo comfortable! It gets the Thumbs Up award.
★★★★★
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£224.99
PROS:
- Very comfortable
- Great insulation for colder weather
- Not too warm for summer camping
- Valves to make inflating and deflating easier
- Packs down to a relatively good size for such a large mat
CONS:
- Not cheap, but you might think a good investment
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The Outwell Laguna Hills L is a large camp-bed. You can use it with a sleeping mat too.
★★★★★
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£92.99
PROS:
- Big and wide enough for a good night's sleep.
- Camping mats can be fitted.
- Comfortable and quiet.
- Packs down to a reasonable size for such a large camp-bed.
- Keeps you off the cold floor, and frees-up storage space under the bed.
CONS:
- You need a tent big enough for it.
- Can still take up more space to transport than smaller camping mats.
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The Outwell Starland is a sleep system and a very comfortable one at that.
★★★★★
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£86.99
PROS:
- Comfortable
- Insulated Top
- Anti-slip Bottom
- Quick to inflate and deflate
CONS:
- A little pricey for an airbed.
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These Therm-a-Rest pillows are the best camping pillows we've tested.
★★★★★
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£34.61
PROS:
- Very comfortable and a good size for a camping pillow.
- Rolls up into a pocket on the pillow.
CONS:
- Not the smallest when packed, but don't take up much space.
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The Outwell Memory Pillow is small but extremely comfortable.
★★★★★
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£27.99
PROS:
- Very comfortable.
- Not big to transport to the campsite.
CONS:
- Not very big, but I've not found that a problem.
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The Vango Dreamer is a lightweigth self-inflating camping mat.
★★★★★
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£27.50
PROS:
- Lightweight
- Despite just 3cm thick, not bad to sleep on
- Includes insulation
- Can be bought for a good price
CONS:
- The mat is quite long when packed
- No R-Value to compare insulation levels
- Doesn't self-inflate fully (which is to be expected)
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PROS:
- Keeps everything in one place.
- Fairly comfortable.
- Sturdy and appears well made.
- Ideal for sleep-overs.
CONS:
- Bulky when rolled up.
- You will still need to insulate underneath unless camping only on warm summer nights.
- Relatively expensive.
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A very comfortable self-inflating mat that's insulated too.
★★★★★
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£272.98
PROS:
- Comfortable
- Easy to pack away
- Pack size not too big considering the size of mat
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The Vango Shangri-La 15 Grande is a very comfortable sleeping mat to take camping. It will feel much more like a bed at home.
★★★★★
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£167.99
A fantastic mat to sleep on. Easy to inflate and deflate.
PROS:
- This is one of the most comfortable self-inflating mats we've tried. And yes, it does self-inflate too.
CONS:
- It's still a large mat when rolled up, so check you have the space to transport. Kitting your family out with these will be expensive.
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SIMs can provide a much better night's sleep than air beds, but you might find them difficult to put away. Now there's a solution to that problem.
★★★★★
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£64.99
PROS:
- The Outwell Deepsleep double is a great self-inflating mat for family camping. And now even easier to use with the new Outwell Air Flow Control Valve.
CONS:
- Of course, it's a lot more expensive than an air bed, but we think you'll have a better night's sleep with one of these.
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These extra large raised airbeds look more like a bed at home. But are they any good? We test out the Coleman Comfort Raised Double.
★★★★★
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£81.09
If you like camping with airbeds, getting the extra height that the Coleman Comfort provides will make your tent feel a little more homely than having to sleep down on the floor.
PROS:
- The Coleman Comfort Raised Double will feel more like a home bed. We also found that there was less bouncing than smaller air beds.
CONS:
- If you are pumping by hand, be prepared for a lot of work, as this bed holds a lot of air. Invest in an electric pump to make things easier.
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We test out the Therm-a-Rest MondoKing 3D SIM on a cold winter camp.
★★★★★
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£193.34
A great self-inflating mat. For the large size, it's probably best for car camping.
PROS:
- The MondoKing 3D is a good sized Self Inflating Mat with insulation to help keep you warm on those cold nights.
CONS:
- It is more expensive than cheaper SIMs... but you get what you pay for ;-)
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The Outwell Dreamboat is a self-inflating mat that feels much more like a mattress than an SIM.
★★★★★
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£272.98
The Outwell Dreamboat has got to be one of the best Self Inflating Mats for family car camping.
PROS:
- The Dreamboat is very comfortable SIM. It also provides good ground insulation. Plus, you don't bounce around like you do on a double air bed.
CONS:
- It is at the top end of the market and so relatively expensive compared to thinner SIMs, but then this is a lot better than cheaper SIMs.
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Want to make your bed in the tent more like home? Then check out the Vango AirHead inflatable mattress.
★★★★★
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£36.68
We really like the Vango Airhead. If you have space in your tent and you like airbeds, then the Airhead could be for you.
PROS:
- The Vango Airhead is a big airbed and the inflatable headboard works well for sitting up in bed at the campsite.
CONS:
- Being big is also a bad point. You'll need to have space in your tent's bedroom.
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If you know someone that is reluctant to go camping because they'd rather sleep in a proper bed, then check out the Outwell Centuple Sleeping System. It might just be the answer.
★★★★★
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£298.98
We love the Outwell Centuple system. We all want to sleep on it. It gets the GOWTK Thumbs Up award.
PROS:
- The Outwell Centuple system will provide you with a bed-like experience when camping.
CONS:
- You do need a tent big enough to make the most of it.
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The Outwell Dreamcatcher is a great self-inflating mat for family camping as it doesn't have to be as small as backpacking SIMs, so it's a lot more comfy.
★★★★★
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£66.88
PROS:
- A great option for family camping with a car.
- Much thicker than hiking SIMs, and so more comfortable.
- Much wider than hiking SIMs, providing more comfort.
- New valves make it easier to inflate and deflate.
CONS:
- More expensive than cheap SIMs, but well worth the extra money IMHO
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The Kampa Airlock Junior Airbed is a great design for small children. We really recommend this for camping with small children (and have one ourselves).
★★★★★
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£14.99
PROS:
- Prevents your child rolling off their sleeping mat and onto the cold tent floor
CONS:
- It requires more width than a single mattress, so you'll need space in your tent for it.
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The Campingaz QuickBed is a more affordable air mattress for camping. But being cheaper than others, does that mean it's no good? Read on to find out.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- Reliable. We bought 4 of them.
- Affordable.
CONS:
- Only that it's an air bed, with the limitations that these type of mattresses bring.