australia:beds
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air beds, mattresses and stretchers for camping
see also:
- I don't sell any of these nor do I receive any remuneration if you buy them, and I have not personally reviewed all of them, they are listed here to give you perspective
Introduction
- sleeping is perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of camping for many people and what you sleep on is only part of the issue
- there are various options depending upon whether you are hiking or can carry the extra weight and bulk in your vehicle
- stretchers and air beds are really only suitable for those with tall, larger tents such as touring tents you can stand up in, although some like to use a stretcher with their swag
- self-inflating air beds are great for camping near your vehicle even in smaller 2 person tents
- if you are hiking, a thermally insulated ultra-light air mat is probably your best bet
Stretchers
- these get you off the ground and in many cases you will not need an additional mattress for comfort although most use a self-inflating mat as well
- some prefer to have their swag off the ground as well to minimise issues with rain water pooling under swag
- in hot climates allow more air cooling
- pros:
- allows storage of gear, clothes under the stretcher
- keeps your sleeping gear dry in case of rain flooding the tent - you and your sleeping gear are off the ground so have a better chance of staying dry
- warm air rises, and so inside a 2P tent a stretcher will have you closer to the warm air
- can provide additional comfort
- extra height makes it easier to get in and out of bed especially if you are getting on in age
- extra height makes it easier to put your shoes on by sitting on edge of stretcher
- if it has individually adjustable height legs, you can get a better sleep on sloping ground - and thus allow more flexibility as to where you can pitch your tent - flat ground can be hard to find!
- cons:
- air underneath you means you can be colder - ensure you have an insulated mattress
- generally heavy and bulky
- lighter weight ones can take time to assemble and are generally quite narrow
- legs may damage tent floors so you should also use a floor protector such as a mat
- potentially the flat bar leg design may distribute load more and cause less floor damage than the X-bar designs with small feet
- some are a bit too narrow for many campers who may prefer a king size 100cm wide stretcher for more comfort
Stretchers with individually adjustable leg heights
- most camp sites have uneven ground - having adjustable leg heights can solve your problems and ensure your head is not down hill and you are not rolling off the stretcher sideways
- unfortunately very few have this feature and the only ones I could find weigh > 12kg!
- there do NOT seem to be any specifically designed for swags
- Wanderer Premium Ultra Comfort Folding Stretcher Lounge King Single
- 207 long x 78 wide x 30cm high (individually adjustable feet height); 12.7kg; polyester over foam; flat fold design packs to L82 x W21.5 x H88
- each of the 6 feet are ~10cm wide to spread the load on a tent floor but I would still put a floor protector under them.
- very comfortable but does not come with carry bag and is a bit bulky and heavy but otherwise highly recommended
- head elevation plastic locking device needs to be well tightened - not for weak or arthritic hands - even then don't trust it!
- NOT designed for swags but will just fit inside most 2P tents and you might be able to rig up some swags on it with a bit of ingenuity
- Menace Folding Stretcher Bed Chair Deluxe Version
- practically the same as the Wanderer above
- Companion / Oztrail RV Rhino Bed
- similar to the Wanderer above but seems to have more cushions and a bag
- YOUGYM XXL camping cot
- similar style to the Wanderer but with different padding and is sold on Amazon
Single stretchers
ultra-light < 2kg (and narrow)
- Helinox Lite Cot Camp Hiking Stretcher
- 185L x 60W x 13H cm; DAC alloy; 1.2kg packs to 53L x 13W x 13H cm; 120kg capacity;
light 2-3kg (and narrow)
- generic Chinese camping cot with leg extenders
- 190x65x16cm, with the leg extenders gets to 38cm height; 150kg limit; tensioning lever lock cross poles; extension legs may have a tendency to fall out when flipping it over.
- 600D Oxford; packs to 59x18cm 2.85kg; (2.2kg w/o extenders)
- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005887082698.html ~$AU92 on special
- Naturehike ArmyWild / Canyon / Pacoon Camping Cot with Leg Extenders
- 190x65x17cm, and with the leg extenders gets to 38cm height; 600D Oxford; packs to 52x19cm 2.77kg;
- 150kg limit; 14mm, 20mm and 23mm 7075 grade aluminium poles plus 3x 16mm tensioning lever lock cross poles;
- also has a matching 1.5kg 1P 1 door Nature Hike Canyon popup tent that sits on top and straps on
- Helinox Cot One Convertible Camp Stretcher Bed Regular - Black with Blue Frame
- 190 x 68 x 16cm; DAC alloy frame; 2.32kg; packs to 54 x 16 x 16cm; 145kg capacity; unique “lever lock” tensioning system
- Helinox High Cot One Camp Hiking Stretcher Bed Regular - Black
- 190 x 68 x 38cm; DAC alloy frame; 2.8kg packs to 54 x 18 x 18cm; 145kg capacity; unique “lever lock” tensioning system
- Helinox Cot Max Convertible
- 210 x 75 x 17cm; DAC alloy frame; 145kg capacity; unique “lever lock” tensioning system
- packs to 58×17.5×17.5cm 2.85kg;
- opt. 16 piece 28cm long leg extensions cost ~$AU159;
relatively light 3-6kg (and most are narrow)
- Wanderer Flinders Compact Steel Camper Stretcher Single
- 181 x W57 x H18cm; 80kg weight capacity; compact light stretcher; 3.35kg; packs to L70 x W19 x H5cm
- OneTigris Supranubis 2024 version cot
- 190x70x40cm (with the extension legs on which have studs you need to push in when attaching and when removing)
- 300D Oxford fabric with side pockets and a mesh net support underneath to hold clothes, etc; 7075 aluminium frame; 150kg capacity; has a little bounce to it but seems very stable
- 4.3kg; packs to 43x25x18cm;
- Zempire W Leg V2 Stretcher
- 65.5 x 194x 19cm high; 16mm steel tubing; 600D poly oxford; 5.54kg; packs to 69L x 23W x 8H; 100kg capacity;
- Wanderer Easy Out Stretcher Single folding frame design
- L179 x W64 x H34cm; 110kg capacity; 5.5kg; packs to L66 x W17 x H27cm
- “feet/legs on the stretcher are a bit rough and after a two week camping trip it made holes in the bottom of the tent floor”
- “doesn't fold out to be completely flat.”
- 2 horizontal support bars can be uncomfortable to sleep on
moderately heavy 6-10kg
- Coleman Converta Suspension Cot
- 193 x 64 x 32.5cm high; max. capacity 100kg; folding steel frame; 7.4kg; packs to 86L x 64W x 14H cm
- Coleman Big Sky Deluxe Stretcher Bed
- 203x 76cm wide x 38cm high; 25mm steel flat bar legs; polycotton; foam mattress pad; 9kg; packs to 101cm L x 77cm W x 14cm;
- Darche XL100 Stretcher Bed
- 216x100cm wide x 50cm high; 600D poly/PVC; 10kg; packs to 114x19cm;
- easy fold design but you do need to fit the head then foot bars
- good for swags
- 23Zero Husky 100 Stretcher
- 216L x 100W x 50H cm; 10kg; packs to 116L x 17W x 27H cm ; 150kg capacity;
heavy 10-13kg
- OZtrail Easy Fold Stretcher Bed - Single
- 200cm x 80cm x 42cm 10.2kg; packs to 100cm x 16cm x 16cm; 150kg capacity;
- Oztent Gecko Stretcher
- 80cm (W) x 50cm high; 11kg; packs to 98 x 23 x 18cm
- Zempire Speedy Bed King Single Stretcher V2
- 210 x 77cm x 52cm high; 11.12kg; packs to 108cm x 16cm x 17.5cm; 600D polyOxford;
- Darche Kozi Stretcher 90W - King Single
- 218 x 90cm wide x 42cm; 300D; 11.3kg; fast fold packs to 109 x 16 x16cm
- Wanderer Tourer Extreme Super Wide Swag Stretcher
- 50cm high x 216 long x 100cm wide; 200kg capacity; steel/alum. frame; 600D polyester; 11.2kg; packs to L119.5 x W21.5 x H14cm;
- “left and right legs unfold outwards and can cause you to get fingers pinched when unfolding” “needs a 2nd pair of hands to set up”
- “bag is too small and zipper is weak” “can wobble from front to back a little if you move during the night ”
- OZtrail Easy Fold Stretcher Bed - Single Jumbo
- 210cm x 90cm x 42cm; 11.4kg; packs to 108cm x 16cm x 16cm; 150kg capacity;
- Oztent King Goanna Stretcher Bed
- 80cm wide x 50cm high; X-legged steel frame; 600D padded polyester; 11.5kg; packs to 108 x 23 x 16cm;
- Oztent King Goanna Stretcher Bed - Series II
- 92cm wide x 48cm high; 25mm square steel tubing X-legged frame; 600D padded polyester; foam padding; 12kg; packs to 111 x 26 x 17cm
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- 92cm wide x 48cm high; 600D polyester; X-legged steel frame; 12kg; packs to 107 x 21.5 x 16cm;
very heavy > 13kg
- San Hima folding stretcher
- 96cm wide 228Lx96Wx59cm; steel frame and 3 x cross legs; 600D Oxford fabric; 200kg weight limit;
- folds to 114×19.5×12.5cm; weighs 13.25kg
- suitable for swags.
- Temu ~$AU85
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- designed for use with the Oztent RS-1 Swag; frame has additional anti-sway stabilisation;
- 107cm wide, 51cm high; 200kg capacity; 300D polycotton canvas; steel frame; 15.2kg; packs to 23 x 112 x 20cm
- $AU269
- now replaced by Series II which has a heavier duty stretcher 600D fabric
- 217L x 107W x 51H cm packs to 112L x 23W x 20H cm 15kg
Double / Queen Stretchers
- these are a potential great addition if you want to sleep in a larger tents without integrated floors to act as fly tents or hot tents and wish to elevate your 2P Mozzie tent or Swag off the potentially flooded ground
- most 2P tents are about 200-210cm long x ~140cm wide and will thus fit nicely on many of these stretchers and can be kept in place with a large thick memory foam mattress which should then give you the best of all worlds with the proviso of the midline bar (see below)
- BE AWARE that most have a midline pole which will mean you can't really sleep in the middle
- if using mattresses, two single mattresses are more comfortable than a double mattress because of this bar and even a 15cm thick mattress will result in a noticeable bump in the centre and cause you to roll away from it
- these are designed for one person to sleep on each half
- most are made with 600D polyester and powder coated frames
- Kamp-Rite Queen Kwik Cot Stretcher
- 216L x 140W x 48H cm packs to 107L x 28W x 28H cm
- 16.5kg
- $AU239
- Outdoor Connection Quickfold Queen Stretcher
- 216 x 142 x 47cm
- $AU249
- Wanderer Tourer Extra Wide Queen Stretcher
- 2 individual single stretchers L216 x W150 x H50cm packs to L119.50 x W21.5 x H28cm
- 22.6kg but each is is half this
- given you are going to have issues with the midline bar on double stretchers, having two singles connected does offer more versatility and less weight per bag albeit more overall weight
- Trail-X O.G Double Easy Fold Stretcher
- 200 x 132 x 42 cm packs to 102 x 25 x 17 cm
- 16.9kg;
- OZtrail Easy Fold Queen Stretcher
- 200L x 144W x 42H cm packs to 100L x 27W x 18H cm
- no head or foot crossbars but does have a midline bar
- 18.2kg; mesh gear side storage and under storage
- OzTRail AnyWhere Bed Queen
- powder coated steel expanding leg system
- 20cm thick PVC air bed (needs BYO pump) inside a fitted FlannelTek pocket - many have issues with slow deflation overnight and not comfy - see reviews
- 198L x 147W x 60H cm packs to 75L x 32W x 27H cm
- 15kg;
- Darche Kozi Queen Stretcher 1440
- 200 x 144 x 42 cm LWH packs to 102 x 16 x16cm; fast fold style;
- NB. only 300D poly; 16.2kg; $AU239
- King Camp KC4005 BlackStrips
- 16.6kg; 1200D Oxford; Heavy duty flat circle steel tubes;
- Kulkyne Kampers XL Double Stretcher (no middle bar)
- uses a midline tension strap instead of a middle bar
- 230(l) x 146(w) x 50(h) cms packs to 19kg 127(l) x 11(w) x 22(h) cms (bag 1) + 8kg 80(l) x 11(w) x 6(h) cms (bag 2);
- 27kg; Takes a LONG time to set up and is complex!
Stretcher/cot with incorporated tent
- the main purpose of these is to provide an elevated tent which won't be in a pool of water when it rains heavily overnight
- these are best used UNDER a tarp or awning in heavy rain as waterproofing may not be adequate and they need to be well ventilated to avoid condensation
- NB. setting up or packing up the easy fold styles of these is best done on clean dry ground - so if ground is wet you will get the inner wet as well when packing up
- NB. the mesh on these are prone to being damaged during packing up - take care to protect it - at least with the Oztent you can fully unzip and replace the mesh
- for weight and sustainability at cost of convenience and ease of set up, a separate stretcher and swag or tent may be a better option
1P tent
- Mobi Garden Cot
- tent part is 195x65x88cm high; 2000mm PU white fly
- 2.4kg; packs to 54x13x13cm; for tent part only which buckle straps to their single stretcher sold separately
- looks like it sets up on this stretcher:
- Dune 4WD Stretcher Tent
- 1P mesh swag; pretty much same as OZtrail Easy Fold Tent Stretcher Bed but mesh may be more transparent and the awning is on the side not the head end
- 200 x 80 x 42/140 cm; 150D poly;
- 12.5kg; packs to 103 x 18.5 x 18.5 cm $AU229 on special
- NB. tie down foot end to reduce rain pooling;
- OZtrail Easy Fold Tent Stretcher Bed
- 200cm L x 80cm W x 140/42cm H; 1P mesh swag; awning on head end; fly is NOT waterproof!
- 12.5kg; packs to 103 x 19 x 19cm
- fast set up and compact
- NB. tie down foot end to reduce rain pooling; need to open foot end of side doors of fly to reduce condensation
- pack up the fly in separate dry bag (make sure it is dry before storing though!) to avoid wet fly wetting the rest of the tent
- OZtrail Blockout Stretcher Tent
- seems to be same as above but heavier, more waterproof 3000mm WH blockout fly - condensation can be an issue if not adequately vented
- 13.8kg packs to 103 x 19 x 19 cm
- https://www.bcf.com.au/p/oztrail-blockout-stretcher-tent/649244.html $AU299 on special
- OZtrail Stockade Stretcher Tent Single
- 220 x 90 x 30/150 cm; 1P mesh tent with fiberglass poles
- 150D 1000mm ripstop fly not waterproof in heavy rain and you will get wet and cold exiting it when there is dew; best for warm dry conditions;
- 18kg packs to 110 x 22 x 20 cm; must fold the mesh inside between the bars to prevent tearing it!
- Kamp-Rite Original Tent Cot (TC243)
- 2.1×0.71×0.9m/0.3m; 30cm off ground then presumably 90cm for tent height;
- 210D nylon fly; powder coated steel frame;
- 11.5kg; packs to 0.81×0.7×0.15m;
- https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/kamp-rite-original-tent-cot-tc243 $AU329 on special
- Kamp-Rite Oversize Tent Cot (DTC443)
- 2.2×0.81x1m/0.3m; 30cm off ground then presumably 100cm for tent height;
- 210D nylon fly; powder coated steel frame;
- 15.5kg; packs to 0.86×0.86×0.2m;
- https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/kamp-rite-oversize-tent-cot-dtc443 $AU379 on special
- Oztent Bunker Pro Lite
- 210cm (W) x 90cm (D) x 140cm; 1000mmWH 210D ripstop nylon; No-See-Um mesh; padded bed; removable mesh! sides of fly are V-shaped to allow ventilation or as a vestibule;
- 17kg; packs to 113cm (L) x 19cm (W) x 30cm (H); head end of fly opens out to a gusseted ventilation area or to an awning
- OzTent Bunker Pro
- 210 (L) x 90 (W) x 140 (H) cm; head end of fly opens out to a gusseted ventilation area or to an awning
- polycotton canvas; padded bed; removable mesh! sides of fly are V-shaped to allow ventilation or as a vestibule;
- 17.2kg packs to 113 (L) x 39 (W) x 19 (H) cm
- https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/oztent-bunker-pro-stretcher-tent $AU549 on special
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- 1st 3 he bought were faulty, but 4th seems OK
- takes up twice the space packed up as the Oztrail Easy Fold
- side fly opening design is not great - you will get wet from the wet fly when getting in and out at night unless you open it all up
- head end mesh panel only unzips half way (old style it zipped fully open which was better)
- prefers the much lighter, more compact Oztrail Easy Fold UNLESS it is raining!
2P tent
- Dune 4WD Ultimate Stretcher Tent Grey Double
- 2 x 1.4 x 1.5 / 1.15m
- external full side of half side roll up fly to keep the light out
- 15kg packs to 102 x 26 x 16.5 cm;
- Kamp-Rite Double Tent Cot
- 2.13×1.35x1m/0.3m; 30cm off ground then presumably 100cm for tent height;
- 190T nylon fly; powder coated aluminium frame;
- 23kg; packs to 1.32×0.86×0.2m;
- https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/kamp-rite-double-tent-cot-tb343 $AU599 on special
- generic Chinese Pure Bliss folding compact twin/double tent-cot
- essentially a slightly smaller version of the Kamp-Rite Double Tent Cot
- 2.1×1.26×1.2m high (30cm height off ground and 2P tent then is 90cm high)
- front and rear mesh doors;
- head and toe mesh windows; (no mesh in ceiling);
- ceiling and fly fabric (with door awnings and head/toe vents?) is 210D PU
- steel tubing;
- close down tent part to use as a lounge (but you will need to lie on the tent)
- can be mounted onto roof rack
- packs flat to 1.27×0.82×0.16m; 19kg;
- NB. TOO BIG to fit in most roof pods. It needs to go longways into a station wagon boot and would cover most of the boot and rear seat area!
Air beds
- these are usually made of heavy duty PVC and are generally comfortable
- PVC stretches from internal air pressure, body weight and temperature changes
- most will need pumping up at least every 2 days
- some have an internal dual pump system features a noisy primary pump which controls inflation, while a secondary pump works “silently” to maintain your support throughout the night - depending upon version, they will obviously require a 240V power supply or have an in-built rechargeable battery (eg. Bestway Alwayzaire Dual Pump QS Airbed)
- come in either mat height (~12cm), standard height (~22cm high) and double height (~48cm high)
- cons:
- relatively heavy and bulky so not for hiking but not as heavy as stretchers
- require inflating hence need a pump - most of these are very noisy
- many have 240V internal pumps - you may not have access to 240V in your tent unless you have a powered camp site
- most stretch and require further inflation
- can be damaged requiring repair kit to get it inflatable again
- air can make you colder
- double height without 240V pump
- Wanderer Double High Premium Airbed Twin
- 5.5kg packs to L40 x W13.5 x H33cm ; inflates to L190 x W101 x H48cm ;
Self-inflating air mattresses
- these are larger and heavier than hiking air mattresses that you need to inflate but are also generally thicker and more durable
- risk damage or loss of cap and not inflating
- there are thicker versions which use foam as well - see in next section for these
Car camping foam mattresses
- a double will generally fit snuggly in most 2P tents as these tents are usually 1.3m wide and more than 2.1m long
- a double will NOT fit in the boot of a station wagon as the distance between the wheel hubs is only 1.1m or so
- strongly consider buying a 3D wall styled mat as these support you better and you can bind two together
- most are 197cm long, a few, such as the Thermarest MondoKing 3D are 203cm
- singles are generally 65-70cm wide, king are 75-77cm, jumbo 90cm and twin or double are 132cm wide (the doubles fold in half before rolling up), while Queen are 148cm wide
- Darch ATM models come in 90cm, 110cm and 140cm wide.
- the better mats have one way valves (eg. Exped, Thermarest, Zempire Monstamat, Blackwolf Hexatherm 3D) so you can make multiple attempts at squeezing air out without more air coming back in when you are rolling it up
- choose a mat with high R thermal insulation value of at least 6-8 if camping in snow or in a rooftop tent
- these are very bulky, not suited to hiking
- before 1st use, they should be left out in the sun for 45 minutes with the valves open to help undo the vacuum sealing process they go through (or left open overnight)
- should be stored flat with valves open to avoid memory foam issues otherwise it will take longer to self-inflate
- self-inflation for many mats only gets to around 90% inflation so if you want it more firm you will need to pump some extra air in (but doing so on cheaper mats may make them more bouncy)
- avoid inflating with moist air as this may decrease the life of the laminate - delamination is generally the most common defect in self-inflating mats
- cheaper versions of these tend to be unbonded - ie the outer is never bonded to the foam and thus the air can distribute away from your heaviest part - your butt - in this case, the less air you have in there the more even may be the support - consider sleeping with one valve open! Over-inflating by blowing air into them just tends to exacerbate the issue.
- “3D” design means they have stiffened side walls that wont collapse easily and this also makes them easy to join together using straps.
- the wider ones in particular can be more difficult to roll up tightly
- with the valve open fold it into thirds then seat on it for a few minutes until the air is released
- then open up and do a large roll up, again with the valve open then sit on it again to deflate more air
- now, if it is a double, fold it in half, (an assistant can keep the valve end folded over while you roll it tightly)
- then roll it up as tight as you can, finally, lock the valves closed
- single stretcher bed mattresses
- Wanderer Stretcher Foam Mattress
- 3cm thick; poor quality foam?
- folding foam mattresses
- Wanderer Folding “Foam” Mattress
- 6.5cm thick but very uneven thickness; “did not last very long at all. When I removed the cover I found that it was not even a foam mattress. It was actually layers of wadding.”
self-inflating memory foam mattresses
single or king size
- Dune 4WD Mat Grey
- 10cm thick; air tends to go to head and foot ends leaving your butt sinking;
- single: 4.8kg, packs to 85 x 22 x 21 cm; $AU89
- Dune 4WD Supreme 3D Mat
- single (76cm wide, 3.6kg, packs to 82 x 22 x 20 cm) or double (126cm wide, 6.5kg, packs to 66 x 34 x 26 cm); 10cm high density cell foam;
- They do have two sections to the screw plugs. The first section you unscrew is for inflating, if you unscrew the second section of the plug it rapidly deflates the mat.
- the double is folded in half then rolled up;
- reviews suggest it is very comfortable
- $AU139 single; $AU174 double; https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/sleeping/4wd-mats/dune-4wd-supreme-3d-mat/90112250
- Dune 4WD Supa Supreme 3D Mat
- single only; 198 x 76 x 15 cm; packs to 85 x 27 x 27 cm; 4.2kg;
- XTM 4×4 Self Inflatable Mat Single
- 190 x 70 x 8cm thick; 3.38kg; packs to 75 x 21 x 21cm;
- probably not well suited to those over 80kg;
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- 198 x 68cm x 10cm thick; 3.2kg; packs to 72 x 24 x 24cm; 30D top / 75D bottom;
- $AU199
- Zempire Monstamat King Self-Inflating Mat
- 198 x 76cm x 10cm thick; 3.2kg; packs to 81 x 19 x 19cm; R10.5 rating; 30D top / 75D bottom;
- $AU269
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- 198 x 76cm x 10cm thick; R7.3 thermal value; 3.45kg; packs to 80 x 25 x25cm; 30D top / 190T/75D bottom;
- $AU299
- Exped Sim Comfort 7.5 LW Mat
- 197 x 65 x 7.5cm; 1.8kg; packs to 67 x 23cm; R6.4 rating;
- $AU319
- Exped Sim Comfort 10 LW Mat
- 197 x 65 x 10cm; 2.15kg; packs to 68 x 18cm; R9.5 rating;
- $AU329
- Darche All Terrain Mattress (ATM) roof top tent mattress
- 10cm thick, bonded, 3D, premium open cell high density foam 23kg/m²;
- top: hardwearing 75D peach finished polyester with PVC coating
- Bottom: waterproof 300D oxford with PVC coating
- heavy duty materials but the price to pay for this is they are bulky, heavy, hard to deflate fully and hard to roll up
- ATM 900: 195cm L x 90cm W x 10cm H, 6.21kg; 4 valves; packs to 99L x 25W x 22.5H cm; $AU299 on special $AU256 https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/darche-all-terrain-mattress-900-4-valve-black-oran/T050803001A
- ATM 1100: 195cm L x 110cm W x 10cm H, 7.23kg; 6 valves; packs to 117L x 25W x 25.5H cm; $AU329 on special $AU284 https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/darche-all-terrian-mattress-1100mm-black-orange/T050803002A
- ATM 1400: 195cm L x 140cm W x 10cm H, 9.37kg; 6 valves; packs to 148L x 27W x 28.5H cm; $AU379 on special $AU299 https://www.freddys.com.au/products/darche-all-terrain-atm-mattresses?variant=28231131856989
- Exped DeepSleep Mat 7.5 LXW:
- 197x77x7.5cm; 2.575kg; packs to 79x25cm; R8.5 rating; 16kg/m² opencell PU foam;
- $AU329 excludes pump;
- Blackwolf Hexatherm 3D Single Leisure Mat
- 198 x 76 x 10cm; 3.2kg; R7.9; 30D/190T;
- $AU349; $AU279 on special;
- Exped Megamat King 10 LXW:
- 3D side wall mat design; new ultralight open celled PU foam weighs 13 kg/m². R8.1; 50D top / 75D bottom;
- 197x77x10cm; packs to 79x25cm; 2.6kg;
- minipump (hand pump) included to top it up; Coupler strap available separately to join two singles
- $AU389; $AU249 on special; https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/exped-megamat-10-lxw-king-single-self-inflating-mat
- Nemo Roamer XL
- 198x76x10cm thick; packs to 40x25cm; 2.6kg; R6.0;
- Thermarest MondoKing 3D
- durable 75D polyester bottom, while the top is made with a 50D knit polyester;
- continuous layer of thermal foam between the alternating ridges of air and foam help to keep you warm; R7 rating;
- 2 x one way valves – one for inflation and one for deflation;
- L size: 203x76x11cm thick; packs to 70 x 26 cm; 2.5kg; $AU519;
- Exped MegaMat Max 15 LXW
- 15 cm/6“ air-core-channeled foam allows the mat to be soft-inflated for an enhanced cradling of the body. 16 kg/m² open-cell PU foam
- 3D walls; 197cm L x 77cm W x 15cm H; packs to 79cm L x 28cm W x 28cm H; R10.6; 3.45kg; 50D top / ?75D bottom;
- $AU499; sometimes $AU299 on special https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/exped-megamat-max-duo-15-lw-self-inflating-mat
- Tentworld Slumbermat 20EW King 20cm thick!
- 198cm x 82cm x 20cm; 6.5kg;
- 30D upper; 75D lower; carry bag doubles as inflation pump; one way valve system;
- not compatible with electric or piston-design pumps as they will cause undue stress on the mattress and void the warranty.
90cm wide mattresses
- Blackwolf Hexatherm XL Single 3D Diamond Cell Mattress
- 200L x 90W x 10H cm; packs to 92L x 29cm; R7.9; 3D; 4.1kg; 30D / 190T material;
- single 360deg rotating valve (yellow side is deflate) as with the Zemfire Monstamat
- not as firm as a Zemfire Monstamat due to different foam structure but you can top the air up with supplied bag pump to make it firmer so it is easier to adjust firmness than the Zemfire
- discontinued
- Darche All Terrain Mattress (ATM) roof top tent mattress
- 10cm thick, bonded, 3D, premium open cell high density foam 23kg/m²;
- top: hardwearing 75D peach finished polyester with PVC coating
- Bottom: waterproof 300D oxford with PVC coating
- heavy duty materials but the price to pay for this is they are bulky, heavy, hard to deflate fully and hard to roll up
- ATM 900: 195cm L x 90cm W x 10cm H, 6.21kg; 4 valves; packs to 99L x 25W x 22.5H cm; $AU299 on special $AU256 https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/darche-all-terrain-mattress-900-4-valve-black-oran/T050803001A
- Dune Jumbo Premium (red):
- King size: 6kg; 195cm x 90cm wide x 12cm thick; packs to 97 x 26 x 23 cm; air tends to go to head and foot ends leaving your butt sinking;
110cm wide mattresses
- Darche All Terrain Mattress (ATM) roof top tent mattress
- 10cm thick, bonded, 3D, premium open cell high density foam 23kg/m²;
- top: hardwearing 75D peach finished polyester with PVC coating
- Bottom: waterproof 300D oxford with PVC coating
- heavy duty materials but the price to pay for this is they are bulky, heavy, hard to deflate fully and hard to roll up
- ATM 1100: 195cm L x 110cm W x 10cm H, 7.23kg; 6 valves; packs to 117L x 25W x 25.5H cm; $AU329 on special $AU284 https://www.wildearth.com.au/buy/darche-all-terrian-mattress-1100mm-black-orange/T050803002A
twin/double mattresses
- Dune 4WD Mat Grey
- 10cm thick; air tends to go to head and foot ends leaving your butt sinking;
- double: 7.7kg, packs to 136 x 24 x 21 cm; $AU149
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- 201x132x10cm thick; 30D super stretch ripstop polyester (surface); Open cell foam, cross cored ; 30D top / 75D bottom;
- 9.5R thermal rating; 6kg; packs to 70 x 33 x 33cm; needs to be stored flat with valve open to prevent foam memory issues; 30min to self-inflate then can blow into it for final inflation;
- Blackwolf Hexatherm 3D “Queen” Leisure Mat
- 201L x 130W x 10H cm; R7.9; 3D; 5.5kg; 30D / 190T material;
- single 360deg rotating valve (yellow side is deflate) as with the Zemfire Monstamat
- not as firm as a Zemfire Monstamat due to different foam structure but you can top the air up with supplied bag pump to make it firmer so it is easier to adjust firmness than the Zemfire
- $AU449;
- Blackwolf Hexatherm 2D Mega Deluxe II Double Mattress - Gibraltar
- 2023 model
- top is 100D stretch fabric with TPU coating
- base is 190T polyester with TPU coating
- R10.4
- 198 x 130 x 10cm
- spinner valve;
- 5.3kg
- https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/blackwolf-hexatherm-2d-mega-deluxe-ii-double-mattress $AU429 on special RRP $AU529
- Darche All Terrain Mattress (ATM) roof top tent mattress
- 10cm thick, bonded, 3D, premium open cell high density foam 23kg/m²;
- top: hardwearing 75D peach finished polyester with PVC coating
- Bottom: waterproof 300D oxford with PVC coating
- heavy duty materials but the price to pay for this is they are bulky, heavy, hard to deflate fully and hard to roll up
- ATM 1400: 195cm L x 140cm W x 10cm H, 9.37kg; 6 valves; packs to 148L x 27W x 28.5H cm; $AU379 on special $AU299 https://www.freddys.com.au/products/darche-all-terrain-atm-mattresses?variant=28231131856989
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- 201 x 132cm x 10cm thick; R7.3 thermal value; 4.5kg; packs to 70 x 30cm; 30D top / 190T/75D bottom;
- $AU439
- Exped Sim Comfort Duo 7.5:
- 197 x 125 x 7.5cm; packs to 67 x 23cm; R 7.6 rating; 3.35kg;
- $AU469 but now discontinued.
- Exped Megamat Duo 10 LW:
- 197 x 132 x 10cm; packs to 70 x 30cm; 4.6kg; R8.1 rating; 3D side wall mat design; minipump (hand pump) included to top it up; sidewinder stuff sack;
- completely fills a wide 2-person tent; 50D top / 75D bottom;
- $AU599; sometimes $AU349 on special https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/exped-megamat-duo
- Nemo Roamer Double
- 198x132x10cm thick; packs to 66x28cm; 3.75kg; R6.0;
- Exped MegaMat Max Duo 15 LW+
- 15 cm/6” air-core-channeled foam allows the mat to be soft-inflated for an enhanced cradling of the body.
- 3D walls; 197cm L x 132cm W x 15cm H; packs to 75cm L x 35cm W x 35cm H; R10.6; 6.14kg; 50D top / ?75D bottom;
- $AU779; sometimes $AU599 on special https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/exped-megamat-max-duo-15-lw-self-inflating-mat
Queen size mattresses
- Dune 4WD Mat Grey
- 10cm thick; air tends to go to head and foot ends leaving your butt sinking;
- queen: 8.8kg, packs to 156 x 24 x 21 cm; $AU129 https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/sleeping/4wd-mats/dune-4wd-mat/90024949002
- Wanderer Tourer Extreme 4×4 Mat Queen
- 12cm high; 9.5kg; 4 ports; packs to 1.4m; “poor quality carry bag”; “requires 2 people to roll up tie and pack” “make sure you buy a deflate pump, otherwise it's impossible to put back in to the carry bag” “very comfortable”
Hiking air mattresses
- these are the most compact and light of all mattresses
- many have thermal insulating materials but many of these are very noisy each time you move
- risk damage and not inflating
Hiking foam mats
- these are generally carried on the outside of backpacks as they are somewhat bulky
- have the advantage that they won't fail on your trip but not really comfortable
- one could use a yoga mat but they are a bit too thin for comfort
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