Double Inflatable Mattresses

Double Inflatable Mattresses FAQs

How do you pick the best double inflatable mattress for camping?

A stable, supportive surface that handles two people moving about. A depth of 10 cm or more keeps hips off the floor, and internal I-beam construction prevents one person's movement from rolling across to the other. A soft-touch top is kinder against a sheet. They fill quickly with one of our air bed pumps; just avoid over-inflating, so the air can spread your weight evenly across the surface rather than feeling tight and drum-like.

Will a double inflatable mattress fit my tent?

Measure the bedroom width before you buy, since a double takes up most of a standard two-person sleeping cabin once inflated. Allow a small gap to the tent walls, because pressing against the flysheet can wick moisture through to your bedding overnight. If space is tight, two single inflatable mattresses can sit side by side and be nudged apart for airflow, which sometimes suits a narrow or oddly shaped bedroom better.

What's the best way to keep a double air mattress warm for two?

A big double holds a large volume of air that sits at ground temperature, so insulation matters on cooler nights. Choose a model with a built-in foam or thermal layer, or add a layer beneath it. A pair of closed-cell sleeping mats under the mattress makes a simple thermal break, and a survival blanket below that traps more warmth, keeping both sleepers off the cold ground until morning.

What's the easiest way to inflate a double mattress?

A powered or rechargeable pump is the easy route: open the two-way valve, fill it in a couple of minutes, then fine-tune the firmness by mouth or by letting a little out. A foot pump works well in the car with no power needed at all. If you'd prefer to reduce the effort of inflating a double bed, twinning a pair of self-inflating mattresses gives a double-width surface that largely inflates itself while you set up the rest of the camp.

What helps extend the life of a double inflatable mattress?

Pump it up on a groundsheet clear of grit and stones, keep it out of strong sun for long spells, and let it dry fully before rolling it away to head off mildew. A repair patch handles a slow leak neatly. If you're heading out on foot instead, our trekking mattresses are designed to be lighter and more packable while still keeping you off the cold, hard ground.