Air mattress reviews?

[Simon_m]

Hey there, I am after a new air mattress. During my last tour I ended up using two each night as both ended up going down in the middle of the night. One was a cheap blow up mattress which I got to replace an expensive, thin self inflating type. Weight and size are not too much of an issue, just as long as it stays up. Ideas? Experience with yours?

 

[T4tomo]

My kids got a good self inflating one for DofE, both thought it was great, no deflation issues and it feels quite light and compact to me. Will report back on what brand it is.

 

[Ajax Bay]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/beds-what-do-you-travellers-use.185177/
https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/reviews/board/?o=tS&board_id=3653&v=70
https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/search/?query=mats&main_type=all

 

[Profpointy]

I have a proper thermarest which I've had a long time. It has had a few punctures, but easy enough to fix, even on holiday I guess.
The Mrs has a lookey-likey one, which is a bit heavier and perhaps tougher. Now that the patents have run out I think I'd buy a looky-likey one if needing to replace - maybe Decathlon or go-outdoors house brands or whatever.

You will eventually get punctures, whether pin-pricks from thorns, or a proper cut - not a big deal, albeit one or more nights less than comfortable

 

[Blue Hills]

Might be worth checking out

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/forclaz-air-inflatable-camping-sleeping-mat-red-50cm-id_8298497.html

Packs small, I have tried it on the shop floor and it seemed good. Will probably get one when my thermarest packs in.

That link says it is not currently available but I am pretty sure that it is coming back into stores as i write for the summer season.

I don't trust the new super light expensive self inflators - heard of too many problems.

 

[steveindenmark]

Exped air UL its brilliant. I have had it 3 years and never had a problem.

 

[T4tomo]

Think this is ours, it's mountain equipment branded, which I assume is own brand mountain warehouse
http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/camping/camping-furniture/air-beds/4-p5603.aspx?cl=Orange

 

[newfhouse]

I found this one from Decathlon to be a good compromise between size, weight and comfort. A few extra lungfuls of air is all that's needed. Two seasons so far without leakage.

 

[Simon_m]

Great thanks. I will take a good look through. Only 4weeks to our trip now

 

[Dayvo]

Exped sleeping mats. Depending on your needs or requirements, there is plenty of choice for you.

They are expensive, but you will sleep very well every night, and how valuable is that when you're out roughing it?

http://www.exped.com/usa/en/product-category/mats

Have a great trip.