Coleman Airbed Maxi Comfort Bed Single, Camping Mat, Flocked Air Bed, Inflatable Air Mattress, Blow Up Bed for Indoor and Outdoor Use, 198 x 82 x 22 cm, supports max. 148 kg

Product Information

Inflation time: The mattress should be able to inflate and deflate in just a few minutes. This is often listed as a manufacturer’s specification.

Take your outdoor experience to the next level by introducing air beds to your camping experience. Blow up beds will add a touch of home comforts and affordable luxury to your camping routine. With an air mattress, you can ensure your tent feels like a home away from home without losing the excitement of being in the great outdoors. What makes air beds worth it is the far better quality of sleep they offer by elevating you properly off the ground. They also allow you to eschew sleeping bags in favour of proper sheets, pillows and duvets to make camping far comfier. A good air bed is also a great investment for putting guests up in comfort at home. And while our range of blow-up beds are designed for camping, they are so versatile you can use them at home as a spare mattress for when friends or family stay over.

How we tested

First and foremost our passion is the outdoors and as a result, our inspiration for innovation is driven by the diversity of what the outdoors has to offer. Globally, we are committed to encouraging more people to go outside; it’s the ethos behind our day-to-day thinking. Therefore, each year, we create a wealth of innovative products, introducing new categories that will inspire you to explore your outdoors. Whether you enjoy relaxing with friends and family outdoors or your personal passion is exploring the Arctic in freezing conditions, our product range will have the correct tools to support your individual adventure. A brand you can trust, it’s a trust that’s been earned over the last 100 years and it’s a virtue that has stayed with Coleman through generations thanks to our commitment to delivering the highest quality products. One of the most common worries for would-be campers is whether they’ll be able to get a good night’s sleep in a tent – after all, a family holiday or a festival weekend isn’t much fun if you’re not getting proper rest. And the best way to make sure you sleep well in the great outdoors is on a decent air bed. Some air beds come with a patch kit, which typically includes an adhesive, applicator and patches that match your air bed material. However if you don’t have this kit to hand, you can either buy one (taking into consideration the colour and material of your mattress) or fashion something yourself. Substitutes for a patch include some kind of thin, plastic material, such as part of a shower curtain liner – and you’ll want to use a strong glue as your adhesive, so your DIY work dries tight. Height: Higher air mattresses that are at least 18 inches tall are usually more comfortable, but lower air mattresses are easier to roll up and carry. This depends on personal preference and whether you are using it at home or on the go. At the Coleman® brand we combine high quality materials, global expertise and a quest for innovation to offer tents that focus on your comfort, convenience and performance, wherever your camping adventure takes you.

Air Chambers: The most supportive air mattresses have vertical air chambers or coils that help distribute the weight. An air beam that moves from side to side can still feel comfortable, but you may notice some sagging when lying down. You can spot the difference by looking at the surface: the ones with less supportive air beams look like rows.

Camping Air Beds and Blow Up Mattresses

Pump: For a super-easy-to-use air bed, you’ll want to opt for one that has a built-in pump, including manual, battery-operated, and plug-in. We’d suggest going for one with an electric option, as this will make the blowing-up-process faster. Air chambers: Air beds with vertical air chambers are more comfortable because they work to distribute the weight. It’s worth noting that while air chambers that run side to side look more comfortable, they can sag when you lie down. Inflation time: It’s worth noting how long it takes the air bed to inflate – it’ll usually be a couple of minutes. According to the Sleep Foundation, it’s completely natural for air beds to lose some inflation over time. However, if this happens regularly, it’s probably due to a puncture of some kind. If this sounds like a problem you’re dealing with, fear not, as DIY repairs are very common within the air bed community.