Rei Co-Op Camp Dreamer Xl Review

Packed size: Unavailable. The Verdict: Excellent Comfort. REI Co-op Camp Bed Self-Inflating||$125-139||3 lbs., 10 oz. It's hands-down one of the most comfortable and luxurious camping mattresses we've ever slept on.

I also repeated the process 3 times until it was small enough to fit the storage bag. Luckily, many sleeping pads now use flat valves with dedicated inflation and deflation settings. So I love car camping (and backpacking, but that's a different post) and we had been doing the cheap air mattress in a tent until about 8 months ago at Pinnacles when the damn thing got a leak. Anyone looking for a mattress for car camping to use in cold weather will find the REI Co-op Camp Dreamer XL the perfect choice. If you store it unrolled with the valves open, it could self-inflate in as quickly as 10 minutes.

Will you be driving up to a camp spot, sleeping in your vehicle, hiking a mile or so in, or heading out on a weeklong backpacking trip? Here's what we think. 5 inches and the thickest being the luxurious HEST Sleep System at 7 inches. You can find my full disclosure policy here. Why You Should Trust Us. The REI Co-op Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad is one of the most comfortable air mattresses we've slept on this year. Camping at Telluride Bluegrass Festival the first couple of nights I was just on my cot, with blankets and a sleeping bag which was way too small. Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Topo Luxe||$170||1 lb., 7 oz. The temps got down to the lower 30s and 20s and I was miserable. CONS: Not as thick and cushy as some. Material: 30-denier polyester, open-cell foam. We've found great pads at high, low, and mid-level price points. If so, the Dreamer Double actually fits just nicely into the Coleman 2-Person Sundome Tent, although there's almost no space for gear at all. That said, at only 1.

Great value for money. Essentially two sleeping pads in one, the HEST Sleep System ($449) includes an inflatable base and foam mattress. The given packed size is 11 x 30 inches but we know that to achieve it you'll need to put in some effort. Read our full review of the NEMO Roamer to learn more about this super-comfy camping pad. In addition, this air mattress weighs only 6 pounds and 6 ounces. Enter the R-Value: a measure of thermal resistance that can shed some light on just how warm a sleeping pad might keep you. After sleeping on it while camping, this is what we learned: The Camp Dreamer.

STYLE: Self-inflating. Large packed size and the relatively heavier weight made us feel that this camping mattress won't necessarily be the best choice for light backpacking. Best Crossover Pad for Camping & Backpacking. The Mistral SI ($45) is an incredible value. Another reason for us to consider this mattress as a top car camping mattress is because of the all-round ease of use. The most common complaint about camping sleeping pads is the loud, crinkly noise. But still, I expected better quality control even for the discounted price of 30% off. To deflate the REI Camp Dreamer Double, unscrew the caps of both valves again, and turn them this time to the side that says "Deflate". PROS: Very comfortable, very durable, includes high-quality pump, quick & easy to inflate/deflate, washable cover, pocket for small items. This is the foundation of your sleep, and getting enough rest at night will make spending all day outside that much more enjoyable. If a pad is great to sleep on, but a huge pain to inflate, deflate, and pack, it will really take away from your experience.

It also includes a repair kit should you ever get a tear (although we've found it impressively durable). So, I tried all kinds of things to stop it from losing air. We own and field test every product we recommend, which is sadly not the norm. When self-inflating, the Dreamer Double doesn't inflate completely, this is about as much as it'll inflate, so I would recommend using this in larger tents. The Camp Bed is offered in regular, but we prefer the XL size since the extra width is comfier for our arms. The twin high-flow valves are simple, and deflating the pad at the end of a trip is quite easy. Not the most comfortable camping pillow that I have, but it's okay and it's better than no pillow. But if space isn't an issue for you, this mattress should be on your kit list. But, be cautious because many expensive models are also available online and in land-based stores. 9 inches thick (open), the mattress uses two layers of high-performance polyfoam. This bed is literately a dream! The compression straps are a great addition from REI – helping to make the package further compact. Three inches of air and engineered foam provide plenty of cushioning for a good night's sleep. Our fears, thankfully, were unfounded, largely thanks to Therm-a-Rest's use of their Triangular Core Matrix: a double-stacked layer of baffles that stabilize the pad across its length.

This pad is only available in a regular length, so if you're extra tall, it may not be the best choice. Rounding out the family of Exped camping mattresses, the Exped DeepSleep Mat ($160) is the budget choice of the bunch — but don't count it out too quickly. But even more than that, we appreciate gear that performs well and lasts through several seasons of use. It's 25 inches wide and 78 inches long, making it plenty luxurious without taking up too much space in a multi-person car camping tent.

Despite the price, the Dually Mattress is an excellent purpose-built truck bed sleep system. Klymit Klymaloft||$160||2 lbs., 6 oz. But I was too tired to get up, so I actually slept on my back through the night without topping it off with air. The Comfort Plus SI is available in regular and large versions, as well as double wide, rectangular wide, and even a rectangular large. Best of all, a flap keeps air from escaping during inflation. Anyway, tried it two more nights in different circumstances and it leaked every time.

It creates a one-way flow for inflation, and then you can pull it completely out for quick deflation. Let us introduce you to the Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMap Sleeping Pad ($160). Since portable beds often land on uneven terrain filled with rocks and branches, punctures and tears are almost unavoidable. So, if you need a durable, long-lasting mattress for various adventures and activities, Camp Dreamer XL Deluxe could be a safe bet. It needed to be reinflated a bit every 2-3 days. After more than a year of testing, we found the Therm-a-Rest MondoKing topped the charts for durability, comfort, and ease of use. This made storing the pad a breeze, which is saying something — this pad is a beast in its stored form. Packed size rivals some backpacking sleeping pads. A hand pump or electric pump can quickly fill a high-volume pad, and you can get the mattress as firm as you prefer.

We've done the legwork to find and rate this. EDIT: just wanted to mention, the megamat I boought is the largest one, the duo double (77. But do remember to flip it back to the "Inflate" side when topping it off with air, and before screwing the caps back on. Best Budget: Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMap Sleeping Pad. Durability & Denier. Also, quite a few reviews seem to say that it leaks air overnight. Sea to Summit Comfort Deluxe. Thankfully the pad is compatible with Klymit's USB Rechargeable Pump ($60), a little device that we've come to love for quick inflation while setting up camp. This two-person air bed ($60) from Sierra Designs is a quality camp mattress at an affordable price.