"In choosing fabrics and materials for the MegaMat collection, this tinkering began with the dual requirements of high quality and sustainability," the Exped rep said. We spoke to a representative at Exped who told us that material choice was critical when bringing their products to life. One of the reasons we loved this mat was the high quality of the material. We could not consider that as we didn't open up the mat until the testing day. However, it's important to note that the company advises you to wait at least an hour before blowing it up the first time and letting it sit out for up to 24 hours for the best experience. The pad comes with an adjustable shoulder strap and is pretty light, making it portable, and deflation and rolling it back up took less than 5 minutes. Even though it's a little smaller than a regular twin mattress at 32 x 73 inches, it doesn't feel like it when you're lying on the inflatable air pad. The Exped Mega Mat Duo 10 tops our list when it comes to single-person use. EnerPlex recommends a 1.7 amp power convertor or car outlet adapter to take this mattress on the road.ĭimensions: 79 x 59.5 x 16 inches | Weight: 16.89 pounds | Capacity: Two people | Inflation: Built-in pump This presents a problem if you plan to camp overnight in the wilderness. It is pretty heavy and slightly bulky and cannot be inflated without an outlet. However, it would be hard to take this particular air mattress camping. (It was the tallest mattress that we tested.) It comes with a nylon case, which would keep it dry in any weather, two repair patches, and a velvet-like topper, helping make it the most comfortable mattress tested. It's almost exactly the same size as a regular queen mattress at 79 inches long and 59.5 inches wide, and it sits relatively high off the ground at 16 inches. (The company does put a label on the side that explains that some deflation is expected due to fabric stretching.) It's easy to set up and put away (it took a minute and a half for each), comfortable for two people, and sustained most of its inflation during our overnight test. The EnerPlex Queen Air Mattress checked all the boxes. It also has a low price tag, making it ideal for camping on a budget.ĭimensions: 77.5 x 57.75 x 10 inches | Weight: 8.7 pounds | Capacity: Two people | Inflation: Manual pump However, deflation and clean-up only took 2 minutes and 45 seconds, and it fits back into its box pretty easily. It also does not come with a carrying case, making it awkward and heavy to travel with. It comes with a manual pump, and after 5 minutes, our arms definitely hurt from all the pumping, and by 15 minutes, we were exhausted. However, it took us 15 minutes to get this mattress inflated and ready for use, not including blowing up the pillows (which have the same valve as pool toys do). We also liked that it sustained its inflation all night there were barely any dips in the morning. We loved how comfortable it was you could not feel the floor underneath you, and the soft topping was a nice touch. It came with two inflatable pillows, a patch kit, a manual pump, and a soft, comfortable topping on the mattress. Our budget pick was the Intex Classic Downey Airbed Set. If there's one mattress that gets added to your camping essentials list, let it be the Vertex.ĭimensions: 77 x 53 x 6 inches | Weight: 6.4 pounds | Capacity: Two people | Inflation: External pump included The car charging capabilities are perfect when you forget to charge at home-you can go straight to your vehicle and get the same thing done. ALPS's versatile pump has three power options: charging in a wall outlet, a car outlet, or depending on the rechargeable battery. While the mattress is excellent, the pump seals the deal on this purchase. It's comfortable to lay on and stayed inflated over an entire night with about 100 pounds on it. However, it does not come with a patch kit, so be careful where you roll it out. Made with polyester, it appears to be pretty durable. With a tested inflation time of just 2 minutes and 49 seconds, it's perfect for those who need to be ready at a moment's notice (or who are just impatient). It comes with a drawstring-style bag, making packing up easy and efficient. The air bed is light and easy to maneuver when all packed, weighing just over 6 pounds. The ALPS Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed impressed in our lab with its quick inflation and deflation, its comfort, and its powerful pump.
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