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:
- Exped MegaMat Duo 10;
- REI Co-Op Camp Dreamer Double;
- Klymit Double V Insulated Sleeping Pad;
- Klymit Double V Uninsulated Sleeping Pad;
- Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed;
- Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress;
- Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress;
- Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress;
- Intex Classic Downy Airbed; and
- Coleman Quickbed Air Mattress.
Summary
Here are all the camping mattresses for couples that I recommended (after buying and testing, of course):
| 2P Mattress | Recommendation | Score | Price |
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BEST OVERALL Exped MegaMat Duo 10
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MOST COMFortable Exped MegaMat Duo 10
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RUNNER UP REI Camp Dreamer Double
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MOST PORTABLE Klymit (Uninsulated) Double V
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PORTABLE + INSULATED Klymit (Insulated) Double V
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BEST VALUE FOR MONEY Sierra Designs 2-Person Air Mattress
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BEST BUDGET PICK Intex Classic Downy Airbed
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All the camping mattresses for couples that I bought and tested:
| 2P Mattress | Full Review | Check Price |
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| Exped | Read Review | Amazon, REI Co-Op, Backcountry |
| REI | Read Review | REI Co-Op |
| Klymit Insulated | Read Review | Amazon, Backcountry |
| Klymit Uninsulated | Read Review | Amazon, Backcountry |
| Alps Vertex | Read Review | Amazon |
| Sierra Designs | Read Review | Amazon |
| Lightspeed | Read Review | Amazon |
| Etekcity | Read Review | Amazon |
| Coleman | Read Review | Amazon |
| Intex | Read Review | Amazon |
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, here’s how I scored each of the 10 camping mattresses for couples (10 is the best, 1 is the worst).
| 2P Mattress | Overall Rating |
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| Exped Duo | 9.2 |
| Klymit Uninsulated | 8.6 |
| Klymit Insulated | 8.4 |
| REI Dreamer | 8.1 |
| Alps Vertex | 7.6 |
| Lightspeed | 7.6 |
| Sierra Designs | 7.3 |
| Etekcity | 6.3 |
| Intex | 6.3 |
| Coleman | 5.8 |
Top Picks
Which camping mattresses for couples are in my Top Picks?
1. Exped MegaMat Duo 10 (Best Overall + Most Comfortable)
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
Summary
If comfort’s your priority, the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 is the most comfortable camping mattress for couples that I have for so many reasons. It’s crazy plush, super soft, and the surface is flat so there’s no weird dips or contours that poke into your body. The fabric is quiet, bouncing is super minimal, and it’s also my warmest mattress with an R-value of 8.1.
And that’s not all. Not only is the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 the most comfortable, it’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.
However, it’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, it’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)
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
Summary
If the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 (above) is out of your budget, but you’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. What’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?)
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 you’re looking for a Full or Queen sized self-inflating mattress, just like this REI Camp Dreamer Double, bear in mind that it’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)
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
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 here’s what it looks like beside a 32-ounce Nalgene bottle:
The Klymit Uninsulated Double V is not just portable, it’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.
Also, the Klymit Uninsulated Double V has no serious flaws. It just can’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)
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
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.
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. It’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.
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)
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
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 it’s my only 2-person camping mattress that has a comfy in-built pillow at one end.
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 it’s really easy to pack the entire mattress away even if it’s not fully deflated.
However, the included pump is pretty low powered, and mine even stopped working a few months in. There’s also some amount of bouncing, but it’s not the worst I’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)
Key Info
- I Bought the: Full (without pump – 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
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.
However, it’s quite bouncy, and it’s made of PVC (which I’m not a big fan of, because PVC is naturally heavy, doesn’t pack down small, and smells for quite a few days). But the Intex Classic Downy Airbed is still perfect for someone who doesn’t camp very often, someone who’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 couldn’t think of anywhere to really place them.
7. Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed
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
Summary
The Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed is the best camping air mattress for couples that I have. It’s the complete package when it comes to air mattresses – 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.
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 minutes’ worth), it has multiple charging options, and can be used even when being charged.
However, the Vertex Airbed is my most expensive air mattress for couples.
You can check out whether it’s on sale using these links below. If it’s not on sale, you can skip it. If it’s on sale though, it’s good value for money.
More info on the Alps Vertex:
8. Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress
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
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.
However, I didn’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. It’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.
Another significant difference is that the Lightspeed Air Mattress’ 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 doesn’t come with a repair kit, so even though it’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
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
Summary
The Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress is a popular air mattress as well because it’s not too expensive, and you get the complete package as well – like the air mattress, a stuff sack, a pump, nozzles, charges, and 2 repair patches.
It comes with a powerful rechargeable pump that can inflate it in 2 minutes, it’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, it’s not my favorite camping mattress for couples, because I’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 it’s made of PVC, making it super humongous and extremely heavy.
It’s my heaviest camping mattress for couples, and it’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
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
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 – comfort. When inflated to firmness, the baffling got really pronounced and poked into my body, and I couldn’t really find a comfortable position to sleep in. There’s also quite a bit of bouncing when there’s another person in bed with you.
On top of that, there’s no 1-way valve (so not the most user-friendly), and it’s also made of PVC (so it’s going to be bulky, heavy and smelling of fumes).
Overall, the Coleman Quickbed isn’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.
More info on the Coleman Quickbed:
Recommendation Summary
Here’s a summary of all the camping mattresses for couples that I bought and tested:
Top Picks:
- Best Overall: Exped MegaMat Duo 10
- Most Comfortable: Exped MegaMat Duo 10
- Runner Up: REI Camp Dreamer Double
- Most Portable: Klymit Uninsulated Double V
- Portable + Insulated: Klymit Insulated Double V
- Best Value for Money: Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress
- Best Budget Pick: Intex Classic Downy Airbed
The Others:
- Best Air Mattress: Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed
- If Alps Mountaineering is out of stock: Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress
- Largest Dimensions + Highest Profile: Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress
- If Intex is out of stock: Coleman Quickbed
If you’d like to compare how each of the 10 best camping mattresses for couples performed in each test, here’s a cool graphic where you can do so:
To check out the actual testing process, please watch the YouTube video embedded at the front of this article 🙂
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 don’t accept free products from manufacturers, and don’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 there’s one that will best suit your needs, and here’s quick summary of all of them:
Top Picks:
- Best Overall: Exped MegaMat Duo 10
- Most Comfortable: Exped MegaMat Duo 10
- Runner Up: REI Camp Dreamer Double
- Most Portable: Klymit Uninsulated Double V
- Portable + Insulated: Klymit Insulated Double V
- Best Value for Money: Sierra Designs 2-Person Camping Air Mattress
- Best Budget Pick: Intex Classic Downy Airbed
The Others:
- Best Air Mattress: Alps Mountaineering Vertex Air Bed
- If Alps Mountaineering is out of stock: Lightspeed Outdoors 2-Person Camping Air Mattress
- Largest Dimensions + Highest Profile: Etekcity Upgraded Camping Air Mattress
- If Intex is out of stock: Coleman Quickbed
