For fifteen dollars I wasn’t expecting (or needing) anything that would stand up to freezing weather. Unfortunately the workmanship was more than a little upsetting, even for that price. Since nights are typically cooler than daylight hours, the air in your mattress is bound to condense overnight, causing some deflation. Additionally, while many models are good at storing air, they’re not airtight.
I could have gotten better quality from a teenager’s home ec project and lighter weight. The bag uses Climatech fill, a down alternative, making it very light. The roomy bag, 33 inches wide by 75 inches long, rolls up to a compact 14 by 8 inches. Made with soft polyester, the outer layer being a diamond ripstop material, the bag is both comfortable and durable.
The bag is a high-quality classic and has a variety of thoughtful features that make it comfortable in three seasons of chilly weather. The 650-fill-power duck down kept us plenty warm during five nights of mid-40s temperatures. When unzipped, extended flaps or temperature control wings allow for a more blanket-like experience, as does the bag’s extra width at the shoulders and hips. Meanwhile, the footbox zipper opens when you want additional space for your feet, or you can keep it closed if you prefer snug and balmy toes. Yet another smart feature is the internal stash pocket for your phone or headlamp.
During testing, we were big fans of the mattresses that had adjustable firmness settings built into their pumps. Our best adjustable air mattress, the BeautyRest SkyRise Air Mattress, has a button built into the air pump hole that allows you to release air gradually for just the right amount of comfort. Other models feature pumps that allow you to set your desired firmness level and then inflate the mattress.
We purchased and tested a range of air mattresses from popular home and camping brands, including Aerobed and Coleman, to find the best options on the market. Our team of editors and testers spent 12 hours testing ten air mattresses in The Lab. We timed how long each one took to inflate (and also deflate for storage), how loud the pump was, and how simple and convenient the setup process was in general. Once each mattress was inflated, we judged them on their design and visual appeal, including practical factors such as cord length.
Designed to contour to a woman’s figure for the most comfortable, body-mapped, thermally efficient sleep, we loved the additional zippers along the side of this bag. Plus, the zippers allow for added ventilation if you start to feel too warm. This lightweight bag has a jacket-style hood that contours to the shape of a woman’s face for a cozy fit, plus a cordlock that lets you un-cinch it with one hand. When used with the brand’s sleeping pad, it protects from the cold ground.
Standing 16.5 inches tall, we appreciated the mattress’s lofty feel during our testing process. Ideal as an extra bed for one overnight guest or a child, the Intex Dura-Beam twin air mattress uses a built-in electric pump for easy set-up. It took six minutes to assemble the bed, and we also found that the pump ozark trail sleeping bag made it faster and easier to deflate the air mattress, too. Durable, cozy, warm, and stylish, this sleeping bag is a great option for all types of campers. The bag may be geared more toward backpackers, due to its light weight and mummy-style design, but it’s also a comfy choice if you’re camping by car.