Choosing comfortable camping beds for adults can be quite an arduous process. When on vacation, busy days hiking, swimming, playing and sight seeing deserve an evening of rejuvenation and a comfortable bed to sleep on. Choosing the right camping cot or inflatable mattress can make or break a vacation.
I have slept on far too many uncomfortable beds with bars underneath that stick into you – it's just not right! If you are on the larger side of normal weight, you feel every bump and crevice. How does that make a great vacation?
That all changed when I found the Intex Dura-Beam Deluxe Comfort Plush Airbed Series with Internal Pump. There are two types of Intex Dura Beam and they are both awesome but I prefer the latest model because it is water resistant which the previous one isn't. This model is the number 2 best seller on Amazon. The top seller is the EnerPlex Queen Air Mattress.
Inflatable Camping Beds for Adults:
Intex Dura-Beam Deluxe
Pro's
- 22 Inch Height -easier to get up from
- Weight limit 600 lbs
- Choose your firmness
- Built in Pump to inflate and deflate
- Inflates in under 5 mins
- Pillow top
- Indented sides for sheet fitting
- Dura-Beam won't dip or sag
- Velvety sides and top making it more puncture resistant
- PVC Plastic Material
- Can be a bit slippy on the bottom
- 1 year warranty
- Easy deflate
- Carry bag
Con's
- carry bag is too thin/weak to hold it long term
- could inflate faster
- cord isn't very long so needs to be close to a plug point
EnerPlex Queen Air Mattress
Pro's
- 18 Inch Height
- Weight limit not disclosed
- Choose your firmness
- Water Resistant
- Built in Pump to inflate and deflate
- Inflates in Under 2 Mins
- Designed with puncture-resistant PVC
- Premium comfort top flocking to prevent leaking and provide non-slip stability
- Non slip bottom
- Sheet fits comfortably and “hooks” into the indents
- No hassle 2 year warranty
- Easy deflate
- Carry bag
Con's
- It does smell a bit like glue at first, but you can air it before use
- There have been some complaints about it leaking, however the 2 year warranty is in place
- The blue topping does create fluff on your clothes – use a sheet on top so that does not happen
- The motor pump is fairly noisy – not worse than vacuuming your home and in under two minutes inflation – it's not really an issue
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There are many other inflatable camping beds for adults to choose from, these were just the top two that I have used and reviewed. I prefer the Intex Dura Beam Deluxe because it has a higher mattress, making it easier to stand up from – which is my sole reason to choose this one. It is definitely slower to inflate than the Enerplex and the Enerplex is a wonderful mattress.
Cot Style Camping Beds for Adults
Coleman Trailhead Cot
Coleman Trailhead II Cot
Pro's
- Military style camping cot
- Supports up to 300lbs
- Maximum height 6 ft 2 in
- foldable and portable
- Weighs around 20lbs
- No center crossbar so it is comfortable
Con's
- The support bars are very difficult to get in place and it requires two strong adults to get it setup
- The seam is not as sturdy as the frame
- No side tables
Coleman Camping Cot, Air Mattress
Pro's
- This is a cot, air mattress and pump combo
- air mattress has dual air valve seals
- supports up to 300lbs
- Maximum height 6 ft
- Weighs around 13lbs
- Air mattress has a no slip sleeve
- Has side tables
- Cot does not require assembly – just fold out and add the air mattress
- Mattress zips into the cot
Con's
- Pump did not come with batteries – please buy some before going on the camping trip
- Replacement air mattress is difficult to find.
- Carrying case is flimsy
- Mattress is noisy
