Generally, a double is a safe option. Plenty of space for one but it can accommodate a couple if you need it to. It’s a bit more versatile than a single. For what it’s worth, at the moment I’ve got it down to the Vango Shangri-La 10 Double (I wonder what the difference is between this and the Odyssey? Or the Comfort?); the Outwell Wonderland, Dreamcatcher or Dreamboat (again, I don’t understand the difference between them); the Etekcity Portable Mattress with rechargeable pump; and the Coleman Airbed Cot (which I’m additionally attracted to because of its versatility, but I’m worried about that support bar running down the middle of the camp bed). Because we know that there’s nothing like a real recommendation from a real parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which airbeds discerning Mumsnet users had bought for their families.

We recommend the Coleman Comfort Airbed as the best airbed on the market right now thanks to its dual chamber design which inflates each side of the mattress separately, reducing motion when your bed partner gets up or moves about. What is the best airbed to buy for camping? I am no stranger to having friends to stay, talking to the wee hours and then remembering with a groan that the air bed still needs to be pumped up. My friends are my guests, I can’t make them do it. So I end up stomping a squeaky foot pump, to the hilarity of everyone else. Tips: PVC Material will naturally stretch and expand during temperature changes. Temperatures drop during the night, leading to the sensation that your mattress has deflated. This is normal and is not the result of an air leak. Add air to the mattress to regain your desired firmness level using the built-in air pump. If you are using the air mattress for more than one night, supplement the mattress each day with 10-15 seconds of air to maintain its firmness. Most of them involve staying up till after midnight with my friends, trying to stifle the fit of giggles we just couldn’t stop. Afraid not! It’s the price you pay for not pumping air beds up by hand. Or foot. AM I GOING TO BE TOO HEAVY FOR AN AIR BED?Your standard air mattress, if you buy this one you’ll no doubt recognise it as one you’ve slept on before. WHAT SIZE OF AIR MATTRESS SHOULD I BUY? This is your bog-standard blow-up bed, it inflates easily with a regular external pump and does the usual thing of slowly deflating through the night. Even if you aren’t prone to falling out of bed, it keeps your pillows from slipping off the end – something I hate when I’m on an air bed. ULTIMATE LUXURY AIR BED: The YAWN air bed comes with a carry bag, making it easy to transport and store away, a built in headboard to prevent pillows falling off in the night and a fitted sheet which has been designed for ultimate comfort and convenience. Invite guests to stay over with confidence knowing they will have a comfortable nights sleep on the YAWN Air Bed. Where you’ll be using it- There are various types of airbed to choose from depending on the purpose you need it for. If you’re looking for an occasional bed for guests then a standard inflatable air mattress like this one from Coleman should fit the bill perfectly. A lighter, narrower self-inflating mattress may be more appropriate if you’re camping or at a festival where space is at a premium and ease of use is particularly important.

LARGE KING SIZE: Raised height blow up mattress with inflated dimensions of L203 x W152 x H56 cm (including the raised pillow). Puncture repair patches and carry bag included and CE Approved. One of the great things about this air bed is the raised edge that runs around the whole thing. It’s designed to stop you from rolling out, giving you a more comfortable sleep. Especially good if you’re camping so you don’t roll onto the cold ground.

Most importantly, think about the people you know who will be using the air bed. Do they deserve a double? How much do you really like them? I’m kidding, of course… HOW LONG CAN I USE AN AIR BED FOR? Weight – If you’re keeping your mattress at home for occasional use then the weight doesn’t matter much, but if you plan on taking it with you camping then you may need to carry it and the weight could be crucial. This extra lightweight inflatable airbed from Trekology weighs just 450g, making it one of the lightest air mattresses you can buy. Good airbeds counter this by using highly insulating materials which will retain heat and maintain the plumpness of the mattress. STRONG & DURABLE DESIGN: This inflatable bed is able to support up to 250kg of weight. The bed is extremely reliable, so you can sleep through the night without the worry of waking up in the morning with the mattress half deflated.

If you want an air bed for the occasional visitor, then it should last you well. You can use an air bed every night for a week or two and it’ll hold up fine. You can just plug it in and watch it breathe life into your air bed, from the comfort of anywhere but stomping a foot pump.

We’ve all been there. You’ve gone to sleep on your inflatable bed for the night, wrapped up in your sleeping bag. Then you wake up in the morning halfway across the room on the floor. With care, your airbed should last you around five to seven years. In an ideal world, no airbed would ever get a puncture and they would all have an infinite lifespan. Alas, we do not live in such a world, and inevitably inflatable air mattresses are susceptible to wear and tear like everything else. However, rest assured that all of the airbeds in this article have been tried and tested by hundreds of customers and come highly recommended. Some air mattresses are known to deflate overnight because, as the external temperature drops, so too does the temperature of the air inside the mattress, causing it to contract and take up less space. This means that the mattress will feel less full.