Camping is all about communing with nature and leaving behind all the luxuries we have gotten so used to. Roughing it is meant to make us experience the great outdoors. You will have a greater appreciation of its majesty and beauty by sleeping a few days outside. But the expression “roughing it” need not be rough – pun intended. Sleeping on bare earth is not only uncomfortable, it can get hazardous. Too much cold from damp earth seeping into your body could ruin an otherwise perfect vacation. Earth pads, or a foam sleeping mat, are a common solution for this. Consisting of rubber or hard rubberized foam, they do an adequate job of insulating and acting as a cushion.
But nobody says you have to leave all technological advances behind when you go camping. An air bed is a better alternative to earth pads. Some air beds with built in pump deflate into small packages that are both light and compact. Many take up the same space as a sleeping bag and earth pad combo – but they are much, much more comfortable to sleep on. These can be easily carried by one of your party and provide great cushioning and insulation for when the cold of night comes. Outdoor companies like Coleman have a wide selection of camping air beds. Coleman air beds are specifically designed for outdoor use so you can be assured of their ruggedness and dependability.
So, next time you pack for your outdoor vacation, consider bringing that Aero Bed guest bed instant air mattress that’s gathering dust in your broom closet. A little more weight with the manual pump could be all worth it when you lay down after a long hike into a soft but supportive air bed. A good night’s sleep can do wonders for your energy levels the next morning. You will wake up raring to go. You’ll feel like you are literally sleeping on air.