Zempire - Monstamat Single 3D Self Inflating Mattress

Air mattresses are not very good. I would recommend an inflatable foam mattress. They are a bit bigger than an air mattress packed up, but a lot more comfortable. The downside of an inflatable foam mattress is that they are closer to the ground if getting up and down is an issue. I have back issues and the most comfortable solution I have come across so far is the Exped MegaMat Max Duo. These sorts of mats are better than airbeds because when someone rolls over, it doesn’t disturb your partner anywhere near as much. It also offers much better support. There is also the Zempire Monster Mat, which is also very good, but a lot cheaper than the Exped, if budget is a consideration. I used one of these for a couple of years before upgrading to the Exped and to be honest, not sure if the slight improvement was worth the additional cost. Actually, Zempire has released a new product that is basically an airbed on the bottom, but then has a inflating foam mattress integrated on the top (so may be the best of both worlds, if you enjoy the height that an air mattress provides). I have not tried one of these, but was kicking myself that it was released not long after I got my new Exped, because I probably would have preferred to try this instead. Exped mattress here: https://www.exped.com/en/products/sleeping-mats/megamat-max-duo?sku=7640277846463 Zempire Monstamat and combined air/foam options here: https://zempirecamping.com/sleeping-gear I tried a variety of different camping pillows and non of them worked for me, so I take my pillow from home. The areas I camp in range from 23 F to 110 F (I camp in Australia). And we use this zipped up in winter and take one side off to use as a blanket in summer. https://23zero.com/product/royal-sleeping-bags/ Products above are sold in Aus, UK and US. Another thing that can help with “cozyness” is to go to a hardware store and pick up a cheap packing blanket. The sort that people use when transporting furniture to prevent them getting all dented up in the back of the truck during transit. We put one on the floor of our tent under the mat for added insulation and it also helps keep our feet warm when we are barefoot and getting changed etc. Depending on your tent size and type, this may or may not be viable.

We sprung for a zempire monstra mat and love it. We have a couples bag, but it's cold AF if you don't also add a blanket inside to fall around your shoulders.

The MegaMat is just a self-inflating mattress. It’s filled with foam, so when you release the compression straps and open the “in” valve, the foam expands which draws in air. Most camping self-inflating mattress are cored out, they have channels or holes cut through the foam to reduce bulk and so they pack down smaller. If you puncture one, it’s not a disaster like an air bed. Your body weight pushes air out but the foam is constantly trying to draw air back in. Any decent camping shop will sell self- inflating mattresses. I have a Zempire one.