Air bed for camping

[nige]

am getting tired of buying airbeds. Any one have any ideas on airbeds that last more than a season?

[cyeezy]

maybe you should try out a cot. think i saw an ad in the paper recently, $30 for one at fleet farm i think it was

[pureinsanity]

They all leak air, nothing you can do about it.

You could try a cot, but then you got pressure poking at your tent floor.

[itchmesir]

just get a sleep mat.. you'll be surprised how much it helps out.. and then you only got a couple ounces to maybe a pound if you get a self inflating mat.. i got a cheap foam one i bout at FF its only like a 1/4" thick.. but it beats the ground.. and i also have a self inflatable.. which is certainly better than the foam

[Redlantern]

Nige, what kind of warranty do these beds have that you've bought? If they have one that's good for at least a year, keep the receipt and return it when it fails. Doesn't help you when it fails on a camping trip but at least you can get a new one.

[sunniewally]

the thermorest self inflatables are really quiete good. had mine for about 10 yrs.

[nige]

Nige, what kind of warranty do these beds have that you've bought? If they have one that's good for at least a year, keep the receipt and return it when it fails. Doesn't help you when it fails on a camping trip but at least you can get a new one.

I have returned a few airbeds under warranty. Was hoping to get an airbed that I didnt have to return in less than 3 months

[jeffreyd]

If you are worried about floor issues, put a piece of thin plywood down under the cot to even out the pressure a bit. i also put a heavy tarp down before my tent goes on the ground to help prevent holes and also to help with rolling up when done. i use to use air mattresses but as i get older they seem to get colder and less attractive. nothing worse to be laying there and have it pop or go flat then you are on the ground.

[MuleShack]

We got the 2" inflatable pad from GM a few years ago for tent camping based on reccomendations from this site. It doesn't look like much but it makes a huge difference in sleeping.

I use them in the fish house in the winter also by putting them under the cheap cushions which makes for less back aches in the morning.

[Spearing Machine]

the thermorest self inflatables are really quiete good. had mine for about 10 yrs.

+1

[fishinfey8]

New cots are awesome! Really comfy, and up off the ground, which can be really nice. A 1ft by 1t rubber fatigue square under each leg if you are really concerned, but I have a tarp on the inside and outside when I camp and find that to be enough to keep the cot from poking holes or doing damage.

As far as sleeping mats, I really like my Big Agnes insulated air core. It doubles as a perfect floatable chair thing while swimming too!! Since it's black it will dry in literally no time when sunny out. Packs down very small. Problem is that it's not self-inflatable. An old air batt powered air mattress pump works, as does the good old respiratory system!