I have been camping for the better part of my life. As a youngster, I could sleep on a pile of rocks and never wake up. By the time they reached my teens, it was no longer “cool” to sleep on the ground as we had discovered the thin foam camping pads. Even these did not provide the comfort that I needed for a good night sleep. With all the camping that I did, I longed for something that could keep me sleeping all night just as I did my own bed. For a good nights sleep camping, you will need the following: a high quality and comfortable sleeping bag, either a foam pad, self inflating air mattress, or a lightweight air mattress. Needless to say, you are going to need a tent or a shelter to keep the bugs and the rain out.
Tents, Motor Home And Travel Trailer In Review
To get a good nights sleep it’s best to start out with your shelter. I have camped in motor homes, tents, under bridges, under the stars, in boats, and on the beaches. My ultimate dream is to sleep in an Airstream travel trailer. For the purposes of this article, let’s discuss camping tents because that is the most common dwelling to sleep in while camping. Since I began camping with my family, I decided I needed a tent that could be put up in less than 15 minutes and keep our family of four dry in a storm with up to a 100 mph winds. Our tent of choice is the REI base camp. It has never failed us for a good nights sleep. While not as comfortable as a motor home or travel trailer, it more than does the job for us. If you really are having trouble sleeping while camping, then it’s time to start searching for Airstream trailers for sale as you will sleep better in one of these than any other outdoor situation.
How To Choose A Comfortable Sleeping Bag
I have been sleeping in a down sleeping bag for over 20 years. I have never gotten wet at night. Many people say that you should not sleep in a down sleeping bag because they are very cold when wet. My standard answer is “then don’t get wet”. In my opinion, there is nothing more comfortable and warm than a down sleeping bag. The best quality sleeping bag that I’ve ever found is the L.L. Bean 20° down sleeping bag. It’s square cut for camping. You can move around and not feel like you’re confined like you do in the mummy bag. Even though they are rated for 20°, you will never wake up in a sweat and feel hot. You can pick one up from L.L. Bean for under 200 bucks. They are also guaranteed for life. I am not against synthetic bags. My 2 boys sleep in The North Face sleeping bags and have no complaints.
What To Avoid In An Air Mattress
At all costs, avoid air mattresses that are easily punctured. Yes, you can find air mattresses that hold air all night and are strong enough to not get punctured by rambunctious kids. I like the luxurious REI camp bed. It’s one of those self inflating air mattresses that are almost bulletproof. Even though they are self inflating, I usually give it extra air to make it firm. Sometime we camp with the lightweight Aerobed or Coleman queen size inflatable air mattress. Air mattresses are slightly more comfortable than the REI Camp Bed, but not as durable. Make sure that you read the Coleman air mattress reviews because they usually come out on top of all the others.
You can sleep comfortably while camping. There is no reason that you should be less comfortable than in your home. Get a high-quality tent, a comfortable and warm sleeping bag, and an air mattress that does not go flat in the middle the night and you will be a ‘happy camper’.