Rei Co-Op Camp Dreamer Xl Review
It's a queen size foam camping mattress that ensures you a comfy night while camping. The REI Co-op Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad is four inches thick with vertical side walls. 0 (good for warm weather) to 5. Then, I remove the pump, and screw the caps back on tightly. The REI Co-op Camp Dreamer Insulated Air Sleeping Pad is a thick and cushy air mattress for car camping. I have owned several other air mattresses and air mats. BOTTOM LINE: For pairs who want a bed-like feel, we recommend the REI Kingdom Insulated Sleep System 40. PROS: Comfortable, spacious, durable, easy to inflate, deflates quickly, convenient stuff sack design. Waiting to see if that goes away. Air-mattress thickness without the bounce. The included pump is versatile, doesn't need batteries or charging, and comes with the same hi-flow TPR valve, which is good quality as well. The upper fabric is also a brushed 75-denier polyester, meaning it's both more durable and softer than the 50-denier nylon used in the Exped MegaMat Duo 10 and Exped MegaMat 15 Max. First consider, where, when, and how often you plan to camp. The memory foam is nice and makes it feel much more like a real bed.
We already mentioned the importance of durability and sturdiness. We fully understand how tough it is to find trustworthy gear advice, and that's one of the main reasons we built CleverHiker. The stretchy blue material is completely silent and luxuriously soft. The top is made of polyester, and feels smooth and very soft, while the bottom feels less smooth and more rugged. The REI Co-Op Camp Dreamer Double Self-Inflating Deluxe Bed is not only comfortable, but warm, plush, with minimal bouncing, and is almost a Queen size. The Topo Luxe is available in a number of sizes, including regular wide, large, and X-large. R-Value testing goes a little like this: inside a cold chamber, a sleeping pad is placed between two metal plates. Though this list mostly focuses on car camping products, certain sleeping pads are portable enough to bring along on river trips and short backpacking missions. Not when you have a mattress like the Camp Dreamer. Conversely, some mattresses are too large for one-person tents, and you'll only end up with a headache and no sleep. At nearly 3 pounds in the large size (our preferred), this pad is better suited to car camping, but you could conceivably use it for short backpacking stints if needed. Extremely comfortable, - Smooth and easy inflation. Both valves are exactly the same, and have both inflation and deflation functions. Good for tall campers.
Exped DeepSleep Mat||$160||6 lbs., 9 oz. What's to like about REI Co-op Camp Dreamer Self-Inflating Bed: - Super-quick self-inflation mechanism. When I tried to find the leak, I could hear air leaking around one of the valves, and because the Dreamer Double has quite a few negative reviews about leaky valves, I assumed it was the valve that was faulty, and that the turning of the valve did not give it a very tight seal. Pump: Yes (doubles as pillow). So, you'll be glad to hear that the well-built REI Co-op Camp Dreamer self-inflating bed features heavy-duty fabrics and other components. Did an uncomfortable mattress ruin your stargazing plans?
Weight & Packed Size. While this system works, it's not the easiest to inflate. As you can imagine, there's often a tradeoff between durability, weight, and packability. It's insulted with an R-value of 2. Just leave them alone for a while, then all you have to do is top them off with a few lung-fulls of air to firm them up. Let's start with the obvious — this pad is heavy.
DURABILITY - Camping mattresses are generally made with thick material and are pretty durable, but some are more rugged than others. It's Warm, It's Comfortable, Learn all about it here…. We consider this mattress one of the best camping mattresses – it ticks the right boxes. For summer, something in the 2 to 4 range should work for warmer nights. See our Editors Choice of the Nemo Sleeping Pad – a really great all rounder – The Sleeping Mattress we would buy! Weight: 6 lbs., 9 oz. This is one of the best self inflating pads I have ever used. If you're looking for a superior grade mattress – with EXCELLENT portability – take a look at our Editors Choice – the Nemo Sleeping Pad.
Read our full review of the NEMO Roamer to learn more about this super-comfy camping pad. While packing less is great, sleeping on a pad as noisy as a potato chip bag is less than ideal. Pads that rely on air alone for their structure can sometimes feel a bit bouncy if underinflated, which is why many will incorporate closed-cell foam in their construction. The Verdict: Excellent Comfort. In case you don't know, the R-value indicates the resistance an insulating material offers to conductive heat flow.
Related: 8 Best Camping Mattresses. As a part of our self-inflating mattress review, we tried the Camp Dreamer through multi-day field use both at home and in our tents. Hest Dually||$549-579||32 lbs. We treat our recommendations as if they were for our family and friends.