Seven Best Air Mattresses for Camping

For overall superiority at an attractive price, you'd be wise to check out the EnerPlex. Weighing under 20 pounds and inflating in less than two minutes, the air mattress is a no-brainer for stress-free camping on or off the trail.

You can't go wrong with the pump's wireless technology - the only one of its kind on this list. Should you encounter any problems, you'll benefit from the company's acclaimed customer service. 

Intex is a well-known purveyor of air mattresses. They keep the price -and- weight right on this product, perhaps because it includes no air pump. But you have a dozen of those squirreled away in your home, right?

No frills may be part of this very affordable bed set up, but that's okay when you need outdoor gear you can beat up that won't also take a beating on your wallet.

We can't all hike for miles to find that tucked away, tranquil valley ideal for isolated camping bliss. Busy schedules often call for setting up camp amongst the riffraff in a tired parking lot on the fringes of a barely ex-urban state park.

 Should this scenario comprise the bulk of your outdoor endeavors, relax. You can still rise above the unwashed masses and feel like true camping royalty when you load up the SUV hatch with this innovative Ivation airbed masterpiece, coming as it does attached to its own frame and "comfort pump," even. Here's to glamping!

This Intex product offers a perfect balance of affordability and luxury. It shares many of the same features as the King Koil mattress at nearly half the price.

Although twice as costly as the Intex Comfort Plush for similar quality, the King Koil gets raves because of its "no questions, no hassle" customer service (Remember, all beds will get to leakin' sooner or later). One reviewer noted that his replacement bed arrived in two days!

King Koil also boasts an endorsement from the International Chiropractors Association for creating airbeds that "help promote proper spinal alignment and a healthier night's sleep." How can you put a price tag on that?

At less than $40.00 yet weighing just over 11 pounds, this air mattress provides not only Intex quality at a great price, it also facilitates a great workout wherever you happen to be.

Some folks like to wear themselves out just prior to bedtime. With the manual pump provided - which, let's face it, is a feature, not a bug, out in the offline wilderness -  you'll be ready to slumber in no time! 

First, let's emphasize that this is a great product for all y'all tall people. At 90" in length, it's a full 10" longer than standard queen size airbeds. Score!

What this extra length (and more) is taken up with, however, is pillows built in to the mattress itself. This "feature" may or may not be an advantage to you based on your sleeping habits. If you sleep on your belly, or on your side with your arm extended under your pillow, you may want to look elsewhere for your ideal air mattress.