| Camping has long been known as a "rough and | | | | consider purchasing a patch repair kit to take along on |
| rugged" sport complete with its share of discomforts | | | | your camping trip for any eventuality. Of course |
| and difficulties. However, due to the introduction of | | | | before you set up your tent you are going to check |
| new camping equipment and gear on the market, | | | | the ground and remove any sharp twigs, branches or |
| much of the pain and discomfort has been relieved so | | | | stones. |
| that now even novice campers can enjoy the outdoor | | | | There are several types of air mattresses available |
| activity without experiencing the difficulties. One such | | | | for camping purposes. The standard mattress is a |
| item that has made camping more enjoyable is the | | | | simpler no frills product, lightweight and can be easily |
| blow up mattress for sleeping outdoors. | | | | inflated with either a pump or manually. Other models |
| A blow up air mattress is available in a variety of | | | | come with removable padded surfaces, velour tops, |
| different sizes to accommodate personal preference | | | | built in inflatable pillows and built in air pumps as |
| and need. It is constructed out of nylon or latex | | | | additional accessories. When planning to use an air |
| materials for a durable, long lasting effect and is easy | | | | mattress to sleep inside of a tent make sure the size |
| to use by simply inflating it with a portable air pump | | | | you choose will fit within the space available in your |
| when you are ready to use it. The pump can also be | | | | tent. For open air sleeping, the mattress size will |
| used when deflating it. The next step is either rolling or | | | | depend on the number of individuals using it. |
| folding it for convenient carrying and storage when | | | | This camping bed is great especially for cold weather |
| you are done. | | | | camping. You will find when camping in the cold, that if |
| For an individual mattress size you may opt for a twin | | | | you insulate yourself from the cold ground you will stay |
| blow up mattress such as the intex twin air mattress. If | | | | warmer longer during the night. The large amount of air |
| you plan to share a bed with other individuals there are | | | | that is in between you and the ground acts as great |
| larger size models available such as full, queen or king | | | | insulation from the cold. |
| size. Although these beds may not be as convenient | | | | Of course this mattress isn't only good for camping. |
| when it comes to storage or carrying when shifting | | | | When you make the investment into an extra bed you |
| camp locations. | | | | now have a guest bed for when you have |
| For greater comfort, you can adjust how firm or soft | | | | unexpected guests. I would encourage you not to go |
| you want your mattress to be by adding more air or | | | | cheap when purchasing. Buy quality first and you will |
| allowing air to escape from your mattress. As air | | | | have less headaches in the future. |
| mattresses are susceptible to punctures, you should | | | | |