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The 10 Best Camping Mattresses for Couples (Bought & Tested 2025!)

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For this review, I bought and tested these 10 best camping mattresses for couples:

  1. Exped MegaMat Duo 10;
  2. REI Co-Op Camp Dreamer Double;
  3. Klymit Double V Insulated Sleeping Pad;
  4. Klymit Double V Uninsulated Sleeping Pad;
  5. Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed;
  6. Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress;
  7. Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress;
  8. Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress;
  9. Intex Classic Downy Airbed; and
  10. Coleman Quickbed Air Mattress.
This is a picture of me with 10 of my best camping mattresses for couples (from top to bottom) โ€“ Exped MegaMat Duo 10, Klymit Double V Uninsulated, Klymit Double V Insulated, Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress, REI Camp Dreamer Double, Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed Queen, Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress, Intex Classic Downy Airbed, Coleman Quickbed, and the Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress Queen.
This is a picture of me with 10 of my best camping mattresses for couples (from top to bottom) โ€“ Exped MegaMat Duo 10, Klymit Double V Uninsulated, Klymit Double V Insulated, Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress, REI Camp Dreamer Double, Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed Queen, Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress, Intex Classic Downy Airbed, Coleman Quickbed, and the Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress Queen.

Summary

Here are all the camping mattresses for couples that I recommended (after buying and testing, of course):

2P Mattress Recommendation Score Price
BEST OVERALL
Exped MegaMat Duo 10
  • Thickness: 4 inches (foam)
  • Warmest R-value of 8.1
  • Most comfortable
  • Easiest to use
  • Most versatile
  • Highest quality
9.2
9.2 / 10
MOST COMFortable
Exped MegaMat Duo 10
  • Thickness: 4 inches (foam)
  • R-value: 8.1
  • Softest, most plush
  • Minimal bouncing
  • Quiet fabric
9.2
9.2 / 10
RUNNER UP
REI Camp Dreamer Double
  • Thickness: 3.75 inches (foam)
  • R-value: 6.5
  • Comfy, soft, plush
  • Minimal bouncing
  • Quiet fabric
  • Less expensive than Exped
8.1
8.1 / 10
MOST PORTABLE
Klymit (Uninsulated) Double V
  • Thickness: 2.5 inches (air)
  • R-value: 1.3
  • Weight: 2.7 lbs
  • Minimal bouncing
  • Easy to use
  • High quality
8.6
8.6 / 10
PORTABLE + INSULATED
Klymit (Insulated) Double V
  • Thickness: 2.5 inches (air)
  • R-value: 4.4
  • Weight: 3.6 lbs
  • Minimal bouncing
  • Very versatile
  • High quality
8.4
8.4 / 10
BEST VALUE FOR MONEY
Sierra Designs 2-Person Air Mattress
  • Thickness: 7 inches (air)
  • R-value: None
  • Inexpensive
  • In-built pillow
  • PVC-free
  • Good quality
7.3
7.3 / 10
BEST BUDGET PICK
Intex Classic Downy Airbed
  • Thickness: 8.5 inches (air)
  • R-value: None
  • Very inexpensive
  • 2-in-1 valve
  • Comes with pillows and pump
6.3
6.3 / 10

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All the camping mattresses for couples that I bought and tested:

2P MattressFull ReviewCheck Price
ExpedRead ReviewAmazon, REI Co-Op, Backcountry
REIRead ReviewREI Co-Op
Klymit InsulatedRead ReviewAmazon, Backcountry
Klymit UninsulatedRead ReviewAmazon, Backcountry
Alps VertexRead ReviewAmazon
Sierra DesignsRead ReviewAmazon
LightspeedRead ReviewAmazon
EtekcityRead ReviewAmazon
ColemanRead ReviewAmazon
IntexRead ReviewAmazon

This is a picture of my 10 best camping mattresses for couples (from top to bottom) โ€“ Exped MegaMat Duo 10, Klymit Double V Uninsulated, Klymit Double V Insulated, Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress, REI Camp Dreamer Double, Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed Queen, Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress, Intex Classic Downy Airbed, Coleman Quickbed, and the Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress Queen.
This is a picture of my 10 best camping mattresses for couples (from top to bottom) โ€“ Exped MegaMat Duo 10, Klymit Double V Uninsulated, Klymit Double V Insulated, Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress, REI Camp Dreamer Double, Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed Queen, Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress, Intex Classic Downy Airbed, Coleman Quickbed, and the Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress Queen.

I spent more than $1,100 buying these 10 camping mattresses for couples, and over 6 months testing them out.

Over these 6 months, I slept on one of these camping mattresses for couples every single night, and I forced convinced my partner to test them out with me (we weight about 300 pounds together) each night.

To thoroughly test all of these 2-person camping mattresses, I slept in them both outdoors and indoors, I tested them in tents of different sizes (from 2-person tents to 4-person tents), I inflated, deflated and packed up every single one of them dozens of times, amongst other things.

After all that, hereโ€™s how I scored each of the 10 camping mattresses for couples (10 is the best, 1 is the worst).

2P MattressOverall Rating
Exped Duo9.2
Klymit Uninsulated8.6
Klymit Insulated8.4
REI Dreamer8.1
Alps Vertex7.6
Lightspeed 7.6
Sierra Designs7.3
Etekcity6.3
Intex 6.3
Coleman5.8

Top Picks

Which camping mattresses for couples are in my Top Picks?

1. Exped MegaMat Duo 10 (Best Overall + Most Comfortable)

This is a picture of me sitting on my Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Sleeping Pad.
This is a picture of me sitting on my Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Sleeping Pad.
10
Comfort
9.7
Ease of Use
5
Portability
9
Versatility + Sizing
10
Quality
Overall Score 9.2 / 10

Key Info

  • I Bought the: Medium Double
  • Type: Self-Inflating
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 73.5 by 42.5 by 4 inches
  • Weight: 7.2 pounds (mattress), 1.6 ounces (mini-pump), 5.3 ounces (stuff sack)
  • Fastest Inflation: 10 minutes (self-inflating) + 1 minute (pumping)
  • Fastest Deflation: 2 minutes 45 seconds
  • R-value: 8.1
  • Material: 50D Nylon (Top), 75D Polyester (Bottom)
  • Valves: 2 FlatValves (one for inflation, the other for deflation)

Pros and Cons

Crazy comfortable (plush, soft, quiet, minimal bouncing, warm)
Very user-friendly
Incredibly versatile
Extremely high-quality
Expensive

Summary

If comfortโ€™s your priority, the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 is the most comfortable camping mattress for couples that I have for so many reasons. Itโ€™s crazy plush, super soft, and the surface is flat so thereโ€™s no weird dips or contours that poke into your body. The fabric is quiet, bouncing is super minimal, and itโ€™s also my warmest mattress with an R-value of 8.1.

This is a picture showing that the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 contours to the my body whenever Iโ€™m on it.
This is a picture showing that the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 contours to the my body whenever Iโ€™m on it.

And thatโ€™s not all. Not only is the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 the most comfortable, itโ€™s also my highest quality, most versatile and easiest to use mattress.

The Medium size that I bought takes me just 1 minute of pumping to inflate it, and less than 3 minutes to deflate and pack it up nicely. I can also use it for all seasons, even in winter, and it can be used in all tents, no matter how short or narrow.

This is a picture of me lying down on my side on the Exped MegaMat Duo 10.
This is a picture of me lying down on my side on the Exped MegaMat Duo 10.

However, itโ€™s my most expensive camping mattress on this list. But because I have a 5-year warranty, and I use the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 very frequently, itโ€™s given me plenty of bang for my buck.

More info on the Exped MegaMat Duo 10:

2. REI Co-Op Camp Dreamer Double (Runner Up)

This is a picture of me inflating my REI Co-Op Camp Dreamer Double Sleeping Pad.
This is a picture of me inflating my REI Co-Op Camp Dreamer Double Sleeping Pad.
9.5
Comfort
7.7
Ease of Use
2
Portability
8
Versatility + Sizing
9.8
Quality
Overall Score 8.1 / 10

Key Info

  • Type: Self-Inflating
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 81 by 54 by 3.75 inches
  • Weight: 11.6 pounds (mattress), 11.8 ounces (pump), 11.5 ounces (carry bag)
  • Fastest Inflation: 10 minutes (self-inflating) + 1 minute (pumping)
  • Fastest Deflation: 5 minutes
  • R-value: 6.5
  • Material: Polyester
  • Valves: 2 hi-flow TPR valves (both with inflation and deflation functions)

Pros and Cons

Comfortable (soft, quiet, minimal bouncing, warm)
Generous sizing (almost a Queen)
Good quality
Great value for money
Very bulky

Summary

If the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 (above) is out of your budget, but youโ€™re still looking for a comfortable self-inflating camping mattress, check out the REI Camp Dreamer Double, which is my Runner Up pick.

At full price, the REI Camp Dreamer Double is already a good 20% less expensive than a similar-sized Exped MegaMat Duo 10. Whatโ€™s more is that the REI Camp Dreamer Double regularly goes on sale, and I got mine for a whopping 44% less than the Exped MegaMat Duo 10. (Talk about a great deal, huh?)

This is a picture of me opening the box that the REI Camp Dreamer Double came in.
This is a picture of me opening the box that the REI Camp Dreamer Double came in.

The REI Dreamer Double is very slightly less thick though, less warm, and to me it also feels a little less plush, but only very slightly.

Also, if youโ€™re looking for a Full or Queen sized self-inflating mattress, just like this REI Camp Dreamer Double, bear in mind that itโ€™s going to be super bulky. The REI Camp Dreamer Double is the bulkiest camping mattress for couples that I have.

More info on the REI Camp Dreamer Double:

3. Klymit Double V Uninsulated 2-Person Sleeping Pad (Most Portable)

This is a picture of me lying down on my Klymit Double V Uninsulated 2-Person Sleeping Pad.
This is a picture of me lying down on my Klymit Double V Uninsulated 2-Person Sleeping Pad.
7
Comfort
9
Ease of Use
10
Portability
8
Versatility + Sizing
9.8
Quality
Overall Score 8.6 / 10

Key Info

  • Type: Air Pad
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 74 by 46 by 2.5 inches
  • Weight: 40.3 ounces (pad), 3.1 ounces (pump/stuff sack), 43.4 ounces (total)
  • Fastest Inflation (With Airflow): 1 minute 45 seconds (14 bags of air)
  • Fastest Inflation (Without Airflow): 2 minutes 15 seconds (17 bags of air)
  • Fastest Deflation: 3 minutes 15 seconds
  • R-value: 1.3
  • Material: 75D polyester
  • Valves: 2 FlatValves (one for inflation, the other for deflation)

Pros and Cons

Very compact and lightweight
High quality
Very user-friendly
(No serious flaws)

Summary

The Klymit Double V Uninsulated Sleeping Pad is easily the most compact and lightweight camping pad for couples that I have on this list. It packs down to just 11 by 7 by 5 inches, and hereโ€™s what it looks like beside a 32-ounce Nalgene bottle:

Hereโ€™s what the Klymit Double V Uninsulated Sleeping Pad looks like beside a 32-ounce Nalgene bottle for a size comparison.
Hereโ€™s what the Klymit Double V Uninsulated Sleeping Pad looks like beside a 32-ounce Nalgene bottle for a size comparison.

The Klymit Uninsulated Double V is not just portable, itโ€™s also very high quality, and very user-friendly. The FlatValves are low profile and feel rugged, the entire sleeping pad is made of thick 75D polyester, top and bottom, the stuff sack doubles as a very efficient pump, and can inflate the Klymit Double V with or without air flow, and without even having to blow into it.

This is a picture of me sticking my entire arm into the stuff sack of the Klymit Double V Uninsulated Sleeping Pad inside a tent where thereโ€™s no airflow.
This is a picture of me sticking my entire arm into the stuff sack of the Klymit Double V Uninsulated Sleeping Pad inside a tent where thereโ€™s no airflow. By doing so, the pump actually fills up with air.

Also, the Klymit Uninsulated Double V has no serious flaws. It just canโ€™t be used in off-season camping. If you need something for 3-season camping, the next pick would be perfect for you.  

More info on the Klymit (Uninsulated) Double V:

4. Klymit Double Insulated 2-Person Sleeping Pad (Portable + Insulated)

This is a picture of me lying down on the Klymit Double V Insulated 2-Person Sleeping Pad.
This is a picture of me lying down on the Klymit Double V Insulated 2-Person Sleeping Pad.
7
Comfort
8
Ease of Use
9
Portability
9
Versatility + Sizing
9.8
Quality
Overall Score 8.4 / 10

Key Info

  • Type: Air Pad
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 74 by 47 by 2.5 inches
  • Weight: 53.5 ounces (pad), 3.7 ounces (pump/stuff sack), 57.2 ounces (total)
  • Fastest Inflation (With Airflow): 1 minute 30 seconds (11 bags of air)
  • Fastest Inflation (Without Airflow): 1 minute 45 seconds (13 bags of air)
  • Fastest Deflation: 4 minutes 45 seconds
  • R-value: 4.4
  • Material: 75D polyester
  • Valves: 2 FlatValves (one for inflation, the other for deflation)

Pros and Cons

Compact and lightweight
High quality
Extremely versatile
Takes a few minutes to deflate and pack up

Summary

The Klymit Double V Insulated Sleeping Pad is one of the most versatile camping pads for couples that I have. It can be used not only for camping, in all 2-person tents (even ones with low peak heights!), and traveling, it can even be used for shorter backpacking trips.

This is a picture of the Klymit Double V Insulated Sleeping Pad inside a Quechua 2 Seconds Pop Up Tent.
This is a picture of the Klymit Double V Insulated Sleeping Pad inside a Quechua 2 Seconds Pop Up Tent.

The main advantage that this Klymit Insulated Double V has over its Uninsulated counterpart is its R-value of 4.4, which means that you can use this not only in summer, but also for 3-season camping. Itโ€™s the perfect pad for people who want just 1 pad for everything.

Like the Uninsulated version, this Klymit Insulated Double V is also extremely high quality and user-friendly, complete with thick 75D polyester and rugged FlatValves, and an even bigger pump-cum-stuff sack for a slightly quicker inflation.

This is a picture of me using my free hand to press down on the pump of the Klymit Double V Insulated Sleeping Pad.
This is a picture of me using my free hand to press down on the pump of the Klymit Double V Insulated Sleeping Pad to inflate it.

However, because the Klymit Insulated Double V is more insulated and thus thicker, I found the roll-top of the stuff sack a bit more difficult to fit the Insulated Double V back into. It also weighs almost a pound more than the Uninsulated Double V, and has a 60% bigger packed size.

More info on the Klymit (Insulated) Double V:

5. Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress (Best Value for Money)

This is a picture of me sitting on the Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress.
This is a picture of me sitting on the Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress.
7.3
Comfort
8.3
Ease of Use
8
Portability
5
Versatility + Sizing
7.8
Quality
Overall Score 7.3 / 10

Key Info

  • Type: Air Mattress
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 77 by 54 by 7 inches
  • Weight: 4.8 pounds (mattress), 1.5 ounces (stuff sack), 1.7 pounds (pump with batteries)
  • Fastest Inflation: 3 minutes 30 seconds
  • Fastest Deflation: 2 minutes 30 seconds
  • R-value: None
  • Material: TPU-coated
  • Valves: Boston valve

Pros and Cons

Inexpensive
Pretty comfy, comes with in-built pillow
User-friendly
Pump is low powered
A bit bouncy

Summary

The Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress is easily my least expensive PVC-free camping mattress for couples that I have.

Despite its inexpensive price tag, the Sierra Designs is surprisingly comfortable, even with the divots along the entire mattress, and itโ€™s my only 2-person camping mattress that has a comfy in-built pillow at one end.

This picture shows the in-built pillow at one end of the Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress.
This picture shows the in-built pillow at one end of the Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress.

It also comes with a user-friendly and high quality Boston valve that is well-positioned, making it very easy to inflate and deflate the Sierra Designs Air Mattress. The stuff sack is oversized, so itโ€™s really easy to pack the entire mattress away even if itโ€™s not fully deflated.

This picture shows that the stuff sack that comes with the Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress is oversized.
This picture shows that the stuff sack that comes with the Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress is oversized.

However, the included pump is pretty low powered, and mine even stopped working a few months in. Thereโ€™s also some amount of bouncing, but itโ€™s not the worst Iโ€™ve seen in an air mattress. Overall, this is a solid case where the pros greatly outweigh the cons, and is perfect for anyone looking for a comfortable PVC-free 2-person air mattress without a large budget.

More info on the Sierra Designs Air Mattress:

6. Intex Classic Downy Airbed (Best Budget Pick)

This is a picture of a person sitting beside the Intex Classic Downy Airbed.
This is a picture of my friend sitting beside the Intex Classic Downy Airbed.
6.3
Comfort
7.5
Ease of Use
6
Portability
4
Versatility + Sizing
7
Quality
Overall Score 6.3 / 10

Key Info

  • I Bought the: Full (without pump โ€“ my mistake!)
  • Type: Air Mattress
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 73 by 53 by 8.5 inches
  • Weight: 6.8 pounds (mattress)
  • Fastest Inflation: 4 minutes
  • Fastest Deflation: 1 minutes 30 seconds
  • R-value: None
  • Material: PVC, top is flocked
  • Valves: 2-in-1 valve

Pros and Cons

Very inexpensive
Decent performance and comfort
Bouncy
Made of PVC

Summary

The Intex Classic Downy Airbed is the camping mattress for couples that I paid the least amount of money for, yet it performed pretty decently (not the best for sure, but not the worst either).

For the price that I paid, I was surprised to find that the baffling is a lot more gentle and more comfortable than I thought it would be, and the hard plastic 2-in-1 screw-on valve was also decent quality and user-friendly.

This is a picture of the 2-in-1 valve found along the side of the Intex Classic Downy Airbed.
This is a picture of the 2-in-1 valve found along the side of the Intex Classic Downy Airbed.

However, itโ€™s quite bouncy, and itโ€™s made of PVC (which Iโ€™m not a big fan of, because PVC is naturally heavy, doesnโ€™t pack down small, and smells for quite a few days). But the Intex Classic Downy Airbed is still perfect for someone who doesnโ€™t camp very often, someone whoโ€™s on a tight budget, or someone who needs a quick or last minute sleeping solution.

More info on the Intex Airbed:

The Other Camping Mattresses for Couples that I Tested

And here are the other camping mattresses for couples that I bought and tested. These are not bad camping mattresses by any means, I just couldnโ€™t think of anywhere to really place them.

7. Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed

This is a picture of me inflating the Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed (Queen).
This is a picture of me inflating the Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed (Queen).
7.5
Comfort
9
Ease of Use
8
Portability
5
Versatility + Sizing
8.6
Quality
Overall Score 7.6 / 10

Key Info

  • I Bought the: Queen size
  • Type: Air Mattress
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 80 by 56 by 6 inches
  • Weight: 4.8 pounds (mattress), 2.5 ounces (stuff sack), 11 ounces (pump with nozzles), 7.4 ounces (AC and DC chargers)
  • Fastest Inflation: 1 minute 30 seconds
  • Fastest Deflation: 2 minutes 30 seconds
  • R-value: None
  • Material: TPU-coated nylon
  • Valves: Boston valve

Pros and Cons

Complete package
High quality materials
Powerful rechargeable pump
User-friendly
Expensive for an air mattress

Summary

The Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed is the best camping air mattress for couples that I have. Itโ€™s the complete package when it comes to air mattresses โ€“ I got the mattress inside a stuff sack, a pump with 3 detachable nozzles, a DC vehicle charger, an AC charger, and even a repair kit.

This is a picture of me unboxing the Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed. You can see the air bed inside the stuff sack, the pump, the nozzles and the vehicle charger
This is a picture of me unboxing the Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed. You can see the air bed inside the stuff sack, the pump, the nozzles and the vehicle charger

The Vertex Airbed is made of TPU-coated nylon, is PVC-free, and has a great quality Boston valve. What makes the Vertex Airbed stand out even more is the powerful rechargeable pump that inflates the Airbed in just 1.5 minutes, it holds a lot of charge (~17 minutesโ€™ worth), it has multiple charging options, and can be used even when being charged.

This is a picture of me lying on my stomach on the Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed.
This is a picture of me lying on my stomach on the Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed.

However, the Vertex Airbed is my most expensive air mattress for couples.

You can check out whether itโ€™s on sale using these links below. If itโ€™s not on sale, you can skip it. If itโ€™s on sale though, itโ€™s good value for money.

More info on the Alps Vertex:

8. Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress

This is a picture of me sitting on my Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress.
This is a picture of me sitting on my Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress.
7.5
Comfort
9.3
Ease of Use
8
Portability
5
Versatility + Sizing
7.8
Quality
Overall Score 7.6 / 10

Key Info

  • Type: Air Mattress
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 80 by 55 by 6 inches
  • Weight: 5 pounds (mattress), 1.7 ounces (stuff sack), 1.7 pounds (pump with batteries)
  • Fastest Inflation: 2 minutes 30 seconds
  • Fastest Deflation: 2 minutes 30 seconds
  • R-value: None
  • Material: 150D polyester laminated with TPU
  • Valves: Single screw-on valve with in-built flap

Pros and Cons

High quality mattress material
Pump is low powered
Valve not suitable with included pump

Summary

The Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress has almost the same design as the Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed (above), except for the valve. I really liked the high quality, high Denier TPU-coated 150D polyester that the Lightspeed Outdoors Air Mattress was made of.

Hereโ€™s a picture of the top of the Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress.
Hereโ€™s a picture of the top of the Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress.

However, I didnโ€™t really like the valve that it came with. Unlike the Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed that came with a Boston valve, the Lightspeed Outdoors Camping Air Mattress came with a screw-on valve with a simple inner flap. Itโ€™s less user-friendly, and if your mattress is anything less than 90% inflated, air will leak out through the flap until you screw the cap back on.

This is a picture of me reaching into the opening to pull the rubber flap out of the Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress.
This is a picture of me reaching into the opening to pull the rubber flap out of the Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress.

Another significant difference is that the Lightspeed Air Mattressโ€™ pump is much lower quality, not very efficient, and it was difficult to inflate the Lightspeed Air Mattress fully at times with such a low-powered pump and the less user-friendly valve. Also, the included pump pooped out on me in a few months.

The Lightspeed Mattress also doesnโ€™t come with a repair kit, so even though itโ€™s quite a bit cheaper than the Alps Mountaineering Vertex Airbed, I think it offers slightly less value for money.

More info on the Lightspeed Air Mattress:

9. Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress

This is a picture of me lying on my side on the Etekcity Upgraded Camping Mattress.
This is a picture of me lying on my side on the Etekcity Upgraded Camping Mattress.
7.3
Comfort
7.7
Ease of Use
2
Portability
4
Versatility + Sizing
7.6
Quality
Overall Score 6.3 / 10

Key Info

  • I Bought the: Queen size
  • Type: Air Mattress
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 80 by 59 by 9 inches
  • Weight: 13.4 pounds (mattress), 3.5 ounces (storage bag), 16.8 ounces (pump with 3 nozzles), 4.1 ounces (AC and DC chargers)
  • Fastest Inflation: 2 minutes
  • Fastest Deflation: 2 minutes 45 seconds
  • R-value: None
  • Material: PVC (20% thicker), top is flocked
  • Valves: 2-in-1 plug-type valve

Pros and Cons

Complete package
Powerful rechargeable pump
Minimal bouncing, Queen size
Less user-friendly plug-type valve
Made of PVC
Bulky and heavy

Summary

The Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress is a popular air mattress as well because itโ€™s not too expensive, and you get the complete package as well โ€“ like the air mattress, a stuff sack, a pump, nozzles, charges, and 2 repair patches.

This is a picture of the mattress inside the stuff sack, the pump, and the AC and DC chargers for the pump. This is part of the process of me unboxing the Etekcity Upgraded Camping Mattress.
This is a picture of the mattress inside the stuff sack, the pump, and the AC and DC chargers for the pump. This is part of the process of me unboxing the Etekcity Upgraded Camping Mattress.

It comes with a powerful rechargeable pump that can inflate it in 2 minutes, itโ€™s also a true Queen size, with the largest dimensions (80 x 59in) and highest profile of all the mattresses I tested, and has minimal bouncing for an air mattress.

But personally, itโ€™s not my favorite camping mattress for couples, because Iโ€™m not a big fan of the plug-type valve, so I could not make slight adjustments to the firmness of the air mattress. I also did not really like that itโ€™s made of PVC, making it super humongous and extremely heavy.

This is the Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress (right) beside my Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Medium Double (left).
This is the Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress (right) beside my Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Medium Double (left).

Itโ€™s my heaviest camping mattress for couples, and itโ€™s even the same size as my self-inflating Exped MegaMat Duo 10, which is crazy.

More info on the Etekcity Mattress:

10. Coleman Quickbed Air Mattress

This is a picture of me lying down on my Coleman Quickbed Air Mattress (Full size).
This is a picture of me lying down on my Coleman Quickbed Air Mattress (Full size).
6.3
Comfort
6.5
Ease of Use
5
Portability
4
Versatility + Sizing
6.3
Quality
Overall Score 5.8 / 10

Key Info

  • I Bought the: Full size
  • Type: Air Mattress
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 73 by 53 by 8 inches
  • Weight: 7.6 pounds (mattress)
  • Fastest Inflation: 3 minutes
  • Fastest Deflation: 2 minutes
  • R-value: None
  • Material: PVC, top is flocked
  • Valves: Single plug-type valve (no 1-way valve!)

Pros and Cons

Reasonably priced
Not very comfortable
No 1-way valve
Made of PVC

Summary

While the Coleman Quickbed Air Mattress is reasonably priced, you do get what you pay for.

The Coleman Quickbed lacks one of the most important aspects of camping mattresses โ€“ comfort. When inflated to firmness, the baffling got really pronounced and poked into my body, and I couldnโ€™t really find a comfortable position to sleep in. Thereโ€™s also quite a bit of bouncing when thereโ€™s another person in bed with you.

This is a picture of the top of the Coleman Quickbed.
This is a picture of the top of the Coleman Quickbed.

On top of that, thereโ€™s no 1-way valve (so not the most user-friendly), and itโ€™s also made of PVC (so itโ€™s going to be bulky, heavy and smelling of fumes).

Overall, the Coleman Quickbed isnโ€™t a fantastic mattress, and I recommend the Intex Classic Downy Airbed as the best budget pick instead. But you can still give this a shot if the Intex Airbed is out of stock.

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Recommendation Summary

Hereโ€™s a summary of all the camping mattresses for couples that I bought and tested:

Top Picks:

The Others:

If youโ€™d like to compare how each of the 10 best camping mattresses for couples performed in each test, hereโ€™s a cool graphic where you can do so:

All the test scores of all the 10 best camping mattresses for couples.
All the test scores of all the 10 best camping mattresses for couples.

To check out the actual testing process, please watch the YouTube video embedded at the front of this article ๐Ÿ™‚

Why You Should Trust Us

I spent over $1,100 buying, 6 months testing the 10 best camping mattresses for couples that I bought for this review, and another 3 months after that putting together this review. I donโ€™t accept free products from manufacturers, and donโ€™t accept sponsored posts or YouTube videos that may cause me to give a biased review. Each and every product is bought by me with my savings, and all opinions are my own, from months of real-world testing and usage.

Over 6 months, I slept on one of these camping mattresses for couples every single night, either by myself or with my partner. I slept in these camping mattresses for couples both outdoors and indoors, tested them in tents of different sizes (from 2-person tents to 4-person tents), inflated, deflated and packed up every single one of them dozens of times, amongst other things.

I looked at and examined every important aspect of each camping mattress for couples, including but not limited to comfort ease of use, portability, versatility, sizing, and quality. I also cover all specifications and even unboxings. Hopefully this comprehensive review has helped you to find the best camping mattress for couples for your partner and yourself.

Conclusion

Ultimately, of all the 10 best camping mattresses for couples that I bought and tested, I think thereโ€™s one that will best suit your needs, and hereโ€™s quick summary of all of them:

Top Picks:

The Others:

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