Our connection with nature is essential for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. She has the power to breathe new life into each of us, that’s why outdoor activities are vital for every individual and every family. But to enjoy an entirely pleasant experience, bring a little comfort with you. I’m talking about sleeping air mattresses or pads which are meant to keep you warm and offer you a great night’s sleep in the wilderness.
There’s a large variety of air mattresses and pads on the market, so choosing the perfect one may seem a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, there are a lot of unbiased reviews of pretty much every product, to help you decide which would be the best one for you or the members of your family. It is crucial to choose wisely from the beginning because you can’t take the pad for an outdoor test before buying it. That’s why the reviews are such a tremendous help!
For me, one vital trait any outdoor air mattress should have is durability: I want to be sure that it will withstand all sorts of conditions, from sandy terrains to hard ones, from solid ground to soft forest leaf-litter. So I always look for quality materials and a few other features which I believe to be indispensable when it comes to a product that I expect to use more than once.
Let me share with you the few fundamental things to look for when searching for the ideal camping pads:
⇒ Construction and weight: A more robust design of the product will ensure their long-lasting. A light-weight air pad which also packs small will be simple to carry around, especially in a backpack.
⇒ Warmth: Most new air pads and air mattresses contain various insulation or reflective materials to increase the heat. There’s a particular measurement of this feature, the R-value, which shows you how well the product will protect your body from the cold ground. The higher that value, the warmer the pad!
⇒ Density: The best pads are the ones thick enough to adjust their firmness, but not too dense (you don’t want a pool-float sensation).
⇒ Length and width: Choose a pad that will ensure the comfort of your hips and shoulders (the most significant pressure points during sleep), but make sure that you consider your sleeping position. Depending on how you like to sleep, pick a broader pad to make sure that you won’t toss and turn and fall off of it.
⇒ Repair kit: For any accidents that might happen and lead to punctures of the air mattress, also buy a small repair kit to always have with you when camping.
Make sure to check all those points and carefully read about them when you look for an air mattress. Since most of our shopping takes place online nowadays, also see the return policy of the retailer. But mostly check the features that ensure the durability of the pad, since the only way to test it effectively will be when you take it on your camping trip.
Also, when you’re on a website comparing brands and models, read what other customers have to say about the products you’re interested in as well. See what they think about the features of the pads, about their resistance (mainly to heat and water, but also to other natural elements), since the air pads for outdoors are supposed to be more durable than the average air mattress. And when you find your perfect camping pad, try to use it as much as you can: go out there any chance you get and connect with nature. It’ll give you new perspectives, every time!
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