Air Mattresses Are A Must Have When Camping

Camping gear has come a long way in the last 10 years. One of the best inventions to hit the camping arena has been the invention of the Air Mattress. Take it from a confirmed sleeping bag expert, air mattresses are to some considered as far superior than anything that you might have ever slept on the ground with. Air mattresses sizes start at about 9 inches in depth and go up to much more plush models that actually have a stand for the mattress to lay upon. You can think of it as a box spring for your tent mattress, where the stand can collapse and fit into a rolling duffel along with the mattress and pump. An air mattress is also easy to carry along with you although you might need a pump in order to inflate the actual mattress, as it might have an adaptor that will plug into your car's lighter.

So, if you might be taking children along with you on a camping trip, they're not going to miss their Sponge Bob sleeping bags at all, because this handy dandy air mattress will come in various childrenesque patterns. You will also be able to pick up inflatable mattresses just for your toddlers in a shortened length. Some of the children's patterned mattresses combine the sleeping bag with a Disney Princess or Cars character print. You can easily find these at places like Target or Kmart.

Sports Authority also offers some great camping gear including the Coleman air mattresses. These mattresses are a must have for all-weather camping, as they come with a special waterproofing material that will keep them from rotting or soaking in water in case of rain during your trip. Target also offers an Intex mattress that is about as close to your home mattress as you will be likely to get. It is raised 20 inches off the floor and has a padded top. The mattress is also available in queen size so as to fit you and your partner. Keep in mind, some of these mattresses do come in king size and are sometimes able to hold up to 600 pounds. The rubberized material is also quite durable in case your pet might jump onto the bed too. Do a little shopping and maybe take an air mattress with you the next time you head out to the woods.