A range of questions is frequently asked about camp beds, and in which scenarios they can be used. They are a really handy piece of equipment for home and outdoor use, to provide portable sleeping solutions, designed to elevate you from the cold ground.
How Wide is a Single Camp Bed?
The average camp bed is 66cm in width. There are two sizes of single camp bed, regular and XL. The XL width is 77cm wide. Each model can be slightly different, so it is always important to check the technical specifications of each product to check the overall width.
Example: Outwell Posadas Single
- Open Size: L192 x W66 x H45 cm
- Pack Size: L96 x W15 x H12 cm
- Weight: 7.5kg
How Wide is a Double Camp Bed?
The Posadas Double is 132cm in width, it is also important to understand a double camp bed has a steel pole running down the middle, which provides the strength it requires to hold two people.
Example: Outwell Posadas Double Camp Bed
- Open Size: L192cm x W132cm x H45cm
- Pack Size: L97 x H27 x W20 cm
- Weight: 13.5kg
How do you set up a Camp Bed?
Most camp beds now have steel or alloy frames built-in and simply unfold and pop up - allowing set up to be done in a matter of seconds. Simply turn it upside down, and pull the middle legs and the bed should spring up.
The older style army beds, rely on the frame being inserted, and then clipped together, which is a very simple process but can take up to 10 minutes.
How do you fold down a Camp Bed?
The same process in reverse, flip it upside down and fold the legs down to pack it away. Ensure the fabric of the bed does not get caught between the steel joints. This process should take around 30 seconds.
Do you need a Mattress with a Camp Bed?
A self inflating mattress can be used to increase the comfort of a double, and it helps hide the steel pole down the central part of the bed. If using a single, then it comes down to preference and pack size and weight, a mattress will obviously help increase the comfort of the bed, but it is another unit to pack and transport.
Can you put an Air Mattress on a Camp Bed?
If you wish to increase the comfort, putting a self inflating mattress on top of the bed, is a great way of doing so. This will give a more comfortable feel and increase the warmth. Many camp beds have corner straps to trap a mattress in place.
Examples:
How can I make my Camp Bed more comfortable?
Simply add a self inflating mattress or a memory foam layer to the top. Also, a folded spare duvet underneath your sleeping bag massively increases the warmth and comfort.
Is a Camp Bed or Air bed better?
Depends on the type of use and needs customer. If you are looking for elevation and warmth, a camp bed is far superior, as an air bed is full of air, which can be cold if the temperatures are lower. The camp bed is also more reliable, as air beds are prone to leaks, and can do deflate easily in different climates.
Air beds are quite outdated now, and most people tend to use a combination of the camp bed and a self inflating mattress for reliability and comfort. An air bed is only the better solution when weight and pack size are of more importance to the camper.
What material is a Camp Bed?
Most materials are either 600 Denier Polyester or some form of canvas. The frames are made from steel or aluminium.
What weight does a camp bed hold?
The average weight a camp bed is designed to hold is 125kg, which equates to 19 stone.
- Single Weight Capacity: 125kg
- Double Weight Capacity: 2 * 125kg