The Lemon Fool

Is anyone who has experience of camping able to recommend a sturdy and comfortable make of air bed. My daughter has one but it has sprung a leak and as they won't be going camping again until next year I thought I'd buy her one for Christmas. I know nothing about these so any advice/recommendations greatly appreciated.

R6

Do you know that she actually wants an air bed? They're clunky things to carry, and not at all comfortable. I have the impression they're used by people for whom camping is a ritual and an ordeal, rather than a holiday and a pleasure.

If I want something more than the ground I'll use a roll-up mat.

Rhyd6 wrote:Is anyone who has experience of camping able to recommend a sturdy and comfortable make of air bed. My daughter has one but it has sprung a leak and as they won't be going camping again until next year I thought I'd buy her one for Christmas. I know nothing about these so any advice/recommendations greatly appreciated.

R6

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Avoid the ones that have 'dimples' in the top when inflated - you end up wriggling all night to get your hip in one and shoulder in another.

Paul

Thanks for your suggestions, I've forwarded info to daughter and she can decide which she likes.

R6

DrFfybes wrote:Avoid the ones that have 'dimples' in the top when inflated - you end up wriggling all night to get your hip in one and shoulder in another.

We used to get on pretty well with our Outwells, which are not a fancy brand but which took a fair bit of punishment over the years. (Hey, your mental pictures are your own private affair. ) Definitely prefer rubberised canvas over those plasticky things. And don't get one with a flock finish, because if they spring a leak you'll never get them to accept a glued patch.

One final thing: Store them out of the reach of mice when not in use. There's something about rubber which sets fire to their little souls, and there's nothing much more annoying than an airbed with holes chewed in it.

BJ

a very useful and well informed first post
Welcome

mahilove wrote:it should have 240V pump

Camping?

Even if you're superman who can carry a tonne of gear around, what's the point of camping at all if you're in the kind of place with a mains power supply?

UncleEbenezer wrote:

mahilove wrote:it should have 240V pump

Camping?

Even if you're superman who can carry a tonne of gear around, what's the point of camping at all if you're in the kind of place with a mains power supply?

Our daughter has one of these, for occasional guest beds at home. At 10 kilos and 45cm square when folded, it would be a bit of a chunky beast for (European) camping, but it might suit Australian campers if there's any spare space available in the old ute? The 240 volts (or should that be 230?) is okay if you've got an inverter that will deliver that from your car's 12v sockets. But for a bicycle tour of Norfolk, designed it is plainly not.

BJ

This

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08 ... UTF8&psc=1

Can't vouch for longevity, as only used once. Comfort wise though superb and I hate air beds as a rule..