| You need an air mattress if you want to | | | | it stronger against punctures. |
| experience the outdoors without giving up the | | | | Portability |
| comforts of home. | | | | Make sure you can fit your air mattress into your |
| But what makes a good air mattress? There are | | | | backpack. There are several roll-up and fold-up |
| several things to consider, such as size, material, | | | | models available, which you can either place inside |
| durability, and maintenance. When choosing an air | | | | or strap on top of your luggage. It shouldn't be |
| mattress, it helps to look around a bit to make | | | | too heavy or bulky when rolled up. When choosing |
| sure you get the best mattress your budget | | | | a mattress, ask to see both the inflated and |
| allows. Here are some of the things you should | | | | rolled-up versions so you can better gauge its |
| look for. | | | | portability. |
| A strong base | | | | Easy setup |
| Your air mattress should be able to stand the | | | | Whether you're using it as a guest bed or camp |
| hard, rough ground of your campsite. Look for | | | | bed, your air mattress should be easy to set up. |
| one with a thick base that won't be punctured by | | | | Most will come with an air pump - some are |
| little twigs and rocks. It should also be waterproof | | | | manual or foot-powered, while others are electric. |
| because moisture can build up on the ground | | | | Electric pumps are easier to use, but you'll need a |
| overnight. Dimpled or textured bottoms will make | | | | reliable power source if you'll be taking it outdoors. |