How to Choose a Self-Inflating Mattress
A good night's sleep is essential, even when camping, where activities often involve long drives, hiking trails, enjoying the surf, or relaxing by the campfire with a glass of wine. Therefore, selecting the right mattress is crucial. For those staying near the base camp, opting for a mattress elevated above the ground in their camper is a straightforward choice. However, if you enjoy off-road adventures, hosting overnight guests, are prepared for overnight hikes, or have older children camping independently, finding a comfortable portable mattress close to the ground becomes paramount. SELF-INFLATING MATTRESSES VS. AIRBEDS Hikers have long extolled the virtues of self-inflating mattresses , while us less savvy campers tirelessly struggle with airbeds, only to find ourselves deflated in the middle of the night. It may seem counterintuitive that a thin strip of foam, sometimes just an inch thick, could provide more comfort than a well-inflated air mattress four or five inc