10 Best Camping Mattresses for Couples - Exped, REI, Klymit, Alps + More 2-Person Camping Mattresses

[@CampingGuidance]

➡ My absolute favorite ❤️ (on Amazon): amzn.to/46s4BBy ➡ My absolute favorite ❤️ (but on REI Co-Op): bit.ly/3kr7L4M​ ➡ Runner-up pick: bit.ly/3q329kl ➡ Best for portability (Insulated): amzn.to/3CWiTNj ➡ Best for portability (Uninsulated): amzn.to/3prsSHa ➡ A great air mattress, but kinda pricey: amzn.to/3JD4Ks8 ➡ Best value for money: amzn.to/3NTbDrL ➡ Best budget pick: amzn.to/3Jyusy0 ➡ Kinda meh: amzn.to/3JCRYtr ➡ Pretty meh as well: amzn.to/3PxcFLj Using my affiliate links above (only if you found the video helpful!) are what keeps my channel going 🥰 And many thanks to @thomasmeisch5692 and @kegangerard1854 for the generous Super Thanks, you guys are awesome!

[@eloymarquez4783]

THIS IS A REAL REVIEW! not just a person listing the same marketing points of the manufacturer. Thank you for taking the time, money and effort to do this. You deserve more views!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Eloy! It really means a lot that you liked the review, I really appreciate it :)

[@3L5Ancho]

Then why does the rei dreamer has 3 stars out of 5 🤔

[@CampingGuidance]

Sorry about missing this! I never got a notification for this omg :( Well, probably because it's not as great a product as something like the Exped. Mine personally came with holes 😱 But I sorted that out with REI directly.

[@zachirving7993]

This was By FAR the best reviewing video I have seen in a VERY long time. Incredibly thorough. To share I was on the fence of purchasing REI or EXPED. I’ll be going EXPED after seeing this. Watched start to finish. Thanks for your help!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much for your kind words Zach! Appreciate you sharing and also for watching the entire video, that means a lot and really helps the channel, so thank you! :) I'm really happy that I could help make your decision a little easier, and I'm glad you liked the details! The Exped is definitely the better mat in my opinion and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! :)

[@anter881]

Hope you will manage to get a channel rising! You put in really great amount of work and the quality is excellent!

[@CampingGuidance]

@HD881 Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you find the quality good, and your encouragement makes the effort worth it :) Thanks for your support and comments on my videos!

[@outtathesky]

@@CampingGuidance you certainly go above and beyond some of these other reviews!!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@outtathesky Thank you so much! I try my best haha :) Hope that you found this helpful!

[@cathykunze2943]

Thank you, Thank you for all your incredible devoted work on these camping guidanceS. Wow, this makes me want to start camping again!!! Your insightful and very detailed reviews of all kinds of equipment are outstanding. I am in my senior years, hence I have more aches and pains when I have gone camping in the past. I use to have no problem backpacking and sleeping with minimal padding right on the ground and set up with ease. As I got older it was not as easy to camp anymore with out physically feeling exhausted or more aches and paind. However, I am very excited to start up camping again based on your quidance videos for camping equipment. Your detailed explanations and plus’s and minus for each specific product definitely narrows down for me what equipment will suit me and be the best right at the start. Being on a fixed income I do not have the option to buy different types of equipment if the first one ends up not working well for me. Have to best appropriate equipment such as a sleeping pad, the right size tent, ease of setup with good use arrangements interior, waterproof, well made with good ventilation, affordable would definitely make the difference right away when starting to camp again. I have some great hiking and camp boots already. Whether I do it alone or with other people I want to be comfortable enough so I do not become a burden to others, especially if I wouldnt have the right equipment and would become l physically less able to participate my camping duties. The time, your effort and the cost you put in to all your various videos are exquisite. The facts you point out, your charts and the break down in each factor besides the cost issue are phenomenal. I agree with what someone else said they believe you ought to have a heck of a lot more subscribers and viewers. I will definitely use your link when I decide what equipment to purchase so you get some kickback from the sale. When I was younger I backpack (literally everything we needed we carried in on our backs for 3 weeks in the wilderness in Washington State. Another time the same situation in the Porcupine Mtns in Michigan for 10 days. Other occasions I lived in a self made wigwam on a wilderness island on the Great Lakes for a couple weeks each summer through a few years. Even car camping ocassionally too. Now I know with all the upgraded technology changes in gear and with the right gear I at least ought to be able to do some car camping to sites for camping out again in nature where my bones won´t have to be creaking and moaning if I choose the right gear now. The days of actual backpacking everything are long gone but you helped me realize I can get back out there despite some physical limitations and using the right equipment. Keep up the great videos.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much for sharing with me your stories and experiences Cathy! I really enjoyed reading your lovely comment! Thank you for taking the time to write it, I really appreciate it 😊 I'm really glad that you liked the video, review and details, it makes all the time and effort that I put into this video worth it 😊 Ah I see, I'm so sorry to hear about the aches and pains while camping. In that case you might wanna get an additional cot to get you higher off the ground so that it's not too much of a pain when getting out of bed in the morning. And go for something comfy! Hopefully that'll reduce your aches and pains. And don't worry about not having the option to buy different types of equipment, I think a lot of retailers do allow returns if you find the product doesn't work for you 😊 Also, feel free to let me know what you're looking for in a camping mat, and let's figure something out together 😊 And thank you so much in advance for using my link, that definitely goes a long way to helping me recover my costs for sure! Wow your backpacking adventures sure sound amazing! I've done much more camping than backpacking, but your adventures make me wanna go backpacking more! And you can definitely get back out there despite the physical limitations for sure (with the right equipment)! Feel free to let me know if you have questions k? I'll do my best to help you 😊 Hope you're having a wonderful weekend Cathy!

[@FriskaDownne]

If CG hasn't reviewed it.....wait!!! It truly is worth it!❤

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you so much Friska!! 🥰

[@scottgh]

What a thorough, well delivered review! Thank you for taking the time to offer this to the camping community!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Scott! Thank you so much for your kind words! It makes me really happy to know that you liked it that much 🥰 And it was my pleasure! ❤

[@jackawesomebruce]

BAM BAM BAM BAM BAM just lighting you up with info! Wow! This is how I wish I could see all reviews!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Jack!! I'm glad that you liked all the info! I'll do my best to continue publishing reviews like this! 😊

[@michaelchambers5503]

Great video! Straight to the point and I love the spreadsheets! You didn’t make it longer than it needed to be like so many others do! Thank you and good job!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Michael! Really appreciate your comment and I'm glad you liked the video and spreadsheets! I'm glad that the video could help you out 😊

[@2020_Visi0n]

This....was comprehensive. I dare say _scientific_ Bravo.

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you so much! 🥰 That's exactly what I was trying to go for 😉 So I'm really glad that you thought so!

[@WCRMcG]

Best video I've seen on the subject. Criminal you don't have more subscribers. Subbed!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Craig! I'm really glad that you commented and subbed too, your support means a lot! Glad you found the video helpful 😊

[@qubafootbag]

Thank you for so comprehensive comparison

[@CampingGuidance]

It was my pleasure 🥰 Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@scetis]

Cannot thank you enough… Amazing!

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you again David! Really happy that you've been liking the videos 🥰

[@matteokidztv4610]

this video deserves more views... so much time and effort that went into it. Thank you for the research.

[@CampingGuidance]

@Matteo Kidz TV You're most welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm glad you liked the video! Maybe one day it'll get a lot more views hahaha :)

[@luisramosyoungbloke1232]

You have the best review-format I have ever seen on YT! Concise, visual, with plenty of metrics to make an informed judgement - keep it up!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Luis! I'm really glad that you like my reviews 😊 I'll definitely keep doing my best to keep up these type of reviews with lots of metrics 😊❤️

[@dranek]

Awesome reviews where the products are actually tested and compared. Thank you!

[@CampingGuidance]

@dranek Aww thank YOU! I'm really glad that you like the testing and comparisons 😊

[@dranek]

@@CampingGuidance Do you by chance have any experience with the newer Quetchua pop up tents with the new design?

[@CampingGuidance]

@@dranek Nope so sorry I don't have any experience with those :( But a few of my viewers have reached out to me and told me that they really like it! The quality should be the same, and I think it packs away and sets up like the Teton. And it's slightly bigger in interior space too. And the packed size is rectangular. Those should be the main differences. Hope this helps anyway! 😊 Are you planning to buy that?

[@dranek]

@@CampingGuidance I am thinking about it but the old design being $90 for a 3-person tent is hard to pass up

[@CampingGuidance]

@dranek I know right?! I love the pricing on the old design. The pricing for the new design is OK for the 2P. But the 3P that I checked out last year was wayyy overpriced at over $300 (if I'm not wrong!)

[@lakorai2]

Nice! I have promoted your video on the r/campinggear and r/camping subreddits. I also suggest looking at the Exped Synmat HL Duo, HL Winter Duo, Synmat Duo and the Paria Recharge DW. The Paria easily wins for value at $130 and great 4 R value and the Exped HL Duo wins for weight and comfort for backpacking. For Semi inflators the Exped Megamat Duo 15 (the 15cm thick one) easily wins hands down with its R value of 10.5. The Nemo Dreamer is also quite nice. Also Klymit lies about R values. Their r values they advertise are NOT astm ratings. Their ASTM ratings are buried on each product page and are far less than their competitors. One of their pads advertises almost 5, but is actually ASTM tested at less than 2.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Lakorai2, thank you for helping to promote my video, that's very nice of you to do that and I really appreciate it! Thank you so much as well for the wonderful recommendations :) I'm definitely trying my best to save up for them but that's a work in progress cos these mats are quite pricey and this video has already burnt quite a huge hole in my pocket hahaha. But rest assured that I will feature your recommendations for sure when I'm done saving up and when I update this video! I've been eyeing the Nemo Roamer for a while now (just like you suggested) and hope to get it soon to do some testing. Also, thanks for the heads up about Klymit! Unfortunately I haven't had experience with off-season camping as I only camp in the summer now, so I didn't manage to test the R-values out sadly. But that's definitely good to know, and hopefully next time I can test R-values too, and will take note of the ASTM ratings :) Really appreciate your comment and all the helpful suggestions!

[@michi.0X]

I second the Paria Outdoors Recharge DW. They shipped to Canada without any issue and it's perfect for what I needed (compact car camping).

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much for the suggestion as well Michelle, appreciate it :) I definitely gotta do an update on this video one day!

[@beardedmember]

Rainy looking forward to the tent videos!!! Super quick and informative videos. Thank you

[@CampingGuidance]

@Bearded Member Thank you so much, and it was my pleasure! The next products I'm gonna review are the 10-person tents :) I hope to get some videos out sometime this month and also next month! Hope that's something that you enjoy :)

[@JeanFlight05]

I normally don’t comment but wow! This video was awesome! Straight to the point and great and easily readable data through out the video! Great work

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much JeAn! Really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment, and I'm really happy that you liked the video and data! :)

[@bellaluce7088]

Another stunningly detailed and helpful video. Thank you so much!!!

[@CampingGuidance]

@bellaluce Aww, no, thank YOU so much for taking the time to write comments on many of my videos, I really appreciate it 😊 Glad my videos could help you out!

[@bellaluce7088]

@@CampingGuidance They have helped me out! Thank you again. You rock! : - )

[@CampingGuidance]

@@bellaluce7088 No problem! It's always a pleasure to help 😊 You're awesome too!! 😊

[@bellaluce7088]

@@CampingGuidance 😀😀😀

[@dranek]

Have you tried the Stoic Double Cloud? I’m considering it as a cheaper alternative to the exped.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey! Thank you so much for your comments as always 😊 I haven’t tested out the stoic, so sorry about that. But I checked it out and it really looks a lot like the quality and make of the REI Dreamer. I think some of the points I mentioned about the Dreamer should be applicable. I hope this helps! 😊

[@MX9000YT]

An absolute gold mine of a KZbin channel

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you so much!! It really means a lot that you like the channel, I really appreciate it 😊❤

[@pasharule]

In the market to buy a self inflatable bed. Found your video very helpful. I like your systematic approach. Between the Exped and REI dreamer, in your opinion, which one is easier and takes less effort to deflate, roll up and stuff it away. I will be using it when I visit my mother.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm really glad that this video was helpful for you! 😊 I would say the Exped is better than the REI. I got the Medium Double for the Exped and that was super manageable for me to get it deflated and stuffed away. I use it all on my own nowadays 😂

[@adamlayer859]

You do great videos. Keep up the good work! They have been helpful. Great info!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Adam! I'm really happy that you like the videos and found them helpful :)

[@Last_Chance.]

I just want a girlfriend that likes camping and hiking lol. There doesn't seem to be to many out there. I love your content and you give the best reviews that I have seen.

[@HumanBeingPresent]

You'll find her. My husband and I went camping for our anniversary.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much!! I'm really glad that you're liking the content. And thank you for all your comments on my videos, they definitely help the channel out loads 🥰 And I think you might be right about that - the majority of my viewers and subs are guys, maybe 75%? But there's still the 25% who love camping and hiking! So there's still hope k? 😃

[@CampingGuidance]

@@HumanBeingPresent That's awesome! Thank you for sharing 😃

[@tweelly]

Your reviews are the best, thanks for the quality and the effort put on your videos.

[@CampingGuidance]

@Karlmeister Aww thank you so much! It means a lot that you like my reviews, and I'll definitely keep putting my all into these review videos 😊

[@killax1000]

You're a legend for making this.

[@CampingGuidance]

@killax1000 Thank you so much! It really means a lot that you liked the review 😊

[@ExclusiveTravelReviews]

Great video!!!!! Perfect advices!!! Exactly what we were looking for!

[@CampingGuidance]

@EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL REVIEWS Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad that I could help you with what you were looking for 😊

[@kexzism1]

Great video! We're going with Exped after seeing this. Thanks!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Stacy, you're most welcome! I'm glad you're going with the Exped, it's a fantastic mattress! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have :)

[@mariefs.]

wonderful review, so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Marie! It was my pleasure, and I’m really glad you found it helpful ☺️

[@AdViCro]

That was the best comparison of products ive seen in a while. Hopefully you got the most money from the video back. Here is a comment to push the algorythm. :‘)

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much for leaving the comment! That helps a lot 🥰 And I think this video made a loss HAHA but that's okay cos it was fun to make!

[@donaldfawcett9965]

Great review, helped me a lot in deciding which mat will suit me best and what I should buy. Thanks.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Donald! I'm really glad that the video could help you, that means a lot 😊

[@alexelmquist3813]

This video is unbelievably well made! Amazing pacing while still going super in-depth. great job!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Alex! I’m really glad that you liked the video and all your kind words mean a lot, really appreciate it 🥰

[@DasKotaBear]

Thank you so much!!

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome Dakota! I'm really glad that you liked this 🥰

[@vincentboileau1991]

Honnestly great video 👏 this is a real review!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Vincent! I'm really glad that you liked the video and my reviews 😊

[@driftergonewild]

Best mattress review on youtube!!! awesome job~

[@CampingGuidance]

@DrifterGoneWild Thank you so much! Really glad that you liked the review! 😊

[@CampingGuidance]

@Journey of Light - So sorry I received a notification that you commented on this video, but I can't seem to find the comment for some reason. To answer your question, check out the Klymit Double V Uninsulated (2.7lbs) or the Insulated version (3.6lbs) if you're expecting colder weather. Hope this helps!

[@yochim0]

awesome video thank you so much

[@CampingGuidance]

It was my pleasure! 🥰 Thanks for letting me know!

[@kirby9341]

Thank you for making this video!

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome Kirby! I'm really glad that you liked this video!

[@natepa]

curious what you think of the nemo roamer. great videos, thanks!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Nate, thanks for the question! I think it's on par with the Exped (based on first impressions, because even though I have the Nemo Roamer, I haven't had time to thoroughly test it as much as my Exped)! I'll eventually do an update on this video, so with all the updated data and rating systems, I'll have a better answer for you then 😊

[@PseudoChris]

Very comprehensive and insightful video. Thanks for your effort with this and I hope your channel continues to grow as much as it deserves to!

[@CampingGuidance]

@クーパークリス Thank you so much for all your kind words! 😊 It really means a lot. I'm glad that you liked this video! It's growing slowly, but I'm quite happy with the progress 😊 Fingers crossed that it can grow faster soon haha!

[@zilliq]

This review was insanely comprehensive, you sold me on the Exped. I planned a car camping trip and I thought I wanted to buy a smaller mattress that I could sometimes bring to hikes, but the Exped looks so comfy. You made me realize it could also act as a secondary bed at home when the parents come to visit. Can't use the affiliates links because I'm in Europe though, it's not easy to get around here, I think they only sell through partner retailers

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you liked this review and took the time to tell me too! 🥰 And yeah! The Exped is wayyy comfy. Exped actually sells backpacking pads too, in case you need to take it along for your hikes! But I'm not sure how comfy those will be cos I've never tested them out haha. And yeah this is great as a secondary bed. My bro used it for about a month while renovating his place. And no worries about the affiliate links! I totally understand, and it's so sweet of you to let me know. 🥰

[@ashleywilkins9644]

GREAT video! Thank you so much!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much for your comment Ashley! Really appreciate it and glad you liked the video 😊

[@thomasmeisch5692]

Thanks!

[@CampingGuidance]

OH WOW thank you so much Thomas!!!! 🥰 You're so kind and I don't think I've received a super thanks this big before. I really really appreciate you and I'll get this reinvested back into the channel ASAP!! Thank you! 🥰

[@adamorichearo]

Awesome analysis!

[@CampingGuidance]

@adamorichearo Thank you Adam! I'm glad you liked the analysis!

[@dirtbike250xx]

Enjoyed the review! I like how you keep the pace moving and get all the information without the extra fluff that loses a viewers attention. Great Job!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Kevin! It took quite a bit of time to edit out all the fluff, so I'm really happy that you liked it and the pacing as well, it means a lot :)

[@joeweaver9913]

Wow, what a great video. Exactly what I was looking for

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much for your comment Joe! I'm glad that the video could help you out 😊😊

[@applesareroses]

You are awesome! I love how you lay out your testing in a clean and easy understanding way! Thank you for helping me find the right now!

[@CampingGuidance]

@applesareroses Aww thank you so much!! It really means a lot that you think so, and like the testing and explanations 😊 You're awesome too! And it was my pleasure to help 😊

[@MouserWilliams]

I am blown away by the detail you've provided here. Exactly what I needed, thanks!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Mouser! That really means a lot and I appreciate it 😊 Glad you liked all the details!

[@PatrickFordyce-b7c]

Thanks for your honest opion on the mattresses too !! Very well done for it’s very important to have a awesome mattress to sleep on and the pumps that are needed !! And I know now to pack extra batteries for the electric pumps for I like to keep it faster and simple so I can fish more !!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Patrick! Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm really glad that you liked my opinion on the mattresses! 🥰 Hope you manage to find one to take on your fishing trips 😊

[@craigster12]

Wow. Another video you just knocked out of the park. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put in. Bravo!

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you again Craig!! It really means a lot to me that you've been liking my videos 🥰 I'll do my best to get more videos like this out this year!

[@cathrynmaeespino9605]

We're going camping next month and I just bought the Lost Horizon Airsoft Self-Inflating mattress. Not sure if you have a review about it. I love this video review! Very real and informative.❤

[@leonnehmad6585]

Your reviews are so informative and detailed for this novice camper. Thank you!

[@smokebush215]

You're videos are the best! I'm going with Sierra design.

[@CampingGuidance]

It's so kind of you to say that George, I really appreciate it! I hope you enjoy the Sierra Designs mattress :)

[@Herosade]

I watched this 2 times, so much information to absorb.

[@CampingGuidance]

@Herosade Thank you for watching the video (twice over!) and for leaving a comment, really appreciate it! 😊

[@brittanykirkpatrick3616]

darn...I wish you had included the Nemo Roamer and the Sea to Summit Comfort Delux for more of a side by side with your top rated picks.

[@brittanykirkpatrick3616]

but you've done a fantastic job of comparing and reviewing and explaining your findings. I agree your comparison charts need to stay up a little longer though.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thanks for the comments and input Brittany! I'll keep in mind the Nemo and Sea to Summit pads in the future, whenever I have more of a budget to get them 😊 And I'll definitely do my best to keep the comparison charts up longer!

[@robmock2296]

Real review

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Rob! 😊

[@andrewa3071]

Thanks for the research! Hope you make a boatload off this video.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Andrew! It was my pleasure 🥰 I'm glad you liked it! I don't make a lot currently but I really enjoying getting to buy and test new gear, so I'll keep doing it for as long as I can 🥰

[@thanhclips]

Thanks for the reviews. I was planning on spending $50 on one of those self inflating mat but your Exped MegaMat Duo review was so convincing I ended up getting that instead. $250 for it, Ouch. I guess if I'm going to do it right, do it right the first time. Thanks.

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome Thanh, I'm glad you enjoyed the reviews! 😊 Oof yeah it's pretty pricey but mine is still going strong after a couple years, so no regrets at all. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I do! 😊 Thank you for watching this video and for commenting on it!

[@motavice3499]

Absolutely phenomenal video!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@govinda671]

What about two Exped singles instead of a Duo for two people to minimize bouncing even more? Or two Duos for couples who like a lot of space?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Govinda, thanks for the question! 😊 That's definitely a valid solution for sure - 2 singles or even 2 doubles haha. But I think the biggest problem here might be the price, it's actually quite a bit less expensive to buy a Duo than 2 singles.

[@pj85438]

Wow, what a phenomenal review. This is exactly what I've been looking for. Genuine critical review of these products is so hard to find. Amazing work 💜

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much for your awesome comment Paige, I'm really glad that you liked the review and that it was what you were looking for 😊 I'm glad that I could provide a genuine review for you!

[@mattswint2140]

It would be great if you would pause a bit longer, or at all, on the displaying of your ratings on the different items. I had to go back and rewatch and try to time my pausing of the of the video every time you showed the important details in this video.

[@mattswint2140]

I was able to get a bit better experience by slowing the video playback to the lowest available so you weren't going through everything too fast. :)

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Matt, thank you so much for the feedback and the comments! I'm glad that you could get a better experience by slowing the video playback. I'm working through the Best Coleman Tents video now, and I'll definitely leave the charts and ratings up longer so that you won't have to time the pausing of the video! So sorry about that. And thanks for letting me know 😊

[@TBAG1194]

Amazing review. Lots of work put into this and very concise, almost like a research report :). The video pace is perfect (we can pause/replay anyways). Thanks for packing a lot of info!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Raikiri! It means a lot 😊 I'm really glad that you liked this review and didn't mind the pacing! 😊

[@tsizzle]

What about the Exped Deep Sleep Duo 7.5 mattress? Have you tried that one in comparison to the Exped Megamat?

[@CampingGuidance]

@T Sizzle Hey there! Thanks for your question 😊 I'm sorry I haven't tried the Exped Deep Sleep, but I think the biggest difference is the thickness. The Exped MegaMat has 4 inches of thickness, and the Deep Sleep has only 3. So I think naturally the MegaMat should be slightly more comfy than the Deep Sleep. But I have slept on self-inflating pads as thin as 1.5 inches though, and they're still pretty comfy for me, so you could go for the Deep Sleep if you wanna save a little money and don't mind the 3 inches of loft instead. I hope this helps! 😊

[@elliew3274]

I assume it's better to get a sleeping pad without the pillows included, based on the ones you've reviewed here? Thank you - really helpful video!!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Ellie! Thank you so much for your kind words and for the question as well 😊 Hmm I haven't come across any good sleeping pads with attached pillows. I think I know what you're referring to - are you looking at those on Amazon? I don't quite like these because the brand isn't usually good enough (so the pad wouldn't be as great too), and that also means I don't have the option of picking my own camping pillow.

[@astronemir]

What I really want to know is insulation. Sleeping cold will outweigh all of this. Are any of them insulated?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Emir, the most insulated mattress I have is the Exped MegaMat. It has an R-value of 8.1, and can be used down to temperatures of -40C/-40F. Sorry I couldn't test this though, as I don't camp outside of summer. Hope this helps though!

[@Chcichot]

Thanks for video!

[@rezwan08]

Hi, I have been watching your videos and your reviews and thank you for all the information!! My wife and I are looking for a camping air mattress which we can use without electricity. Any recommendations?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Syed! Thank you so much for watching my videos! It really means a lot and helps the channel out 😊 And yes! The number 1 mattress I recommended in this video is the Exped, and I LOVE that it doesn't need to be inflated with electricity. The self-inflation does 90% of the work for you, then the manual pump isn't too bad too. I hope this helps! 😊

[@thesugarmama4593]

How would the Hikenture self inflating mattress compare to the Exped?

[@CampingGuidance]

@THESugarMama Thanks for the question! Hmm I don't have the Hikenture, but it looks A LOT like the REI haha. From the baffling, cushioning, and even the valves. So I think if you're comparing between the Hikenture and the Exped, you can just replace my REI analysis with the Hikenture :) I would still take the Exped any day over either. Hope this helps!

[@KenpH03]

Bravo! Such a thorough review. This has definitely helped me to make a sound decision on my next mattress. Got my eyes on the Exped Duo 10.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Kenneth! I'm really glad that you liked this review, and I'm happy to know that it could help you! 😊 The Exped Duo 10 is definitely a super great pick, I still love mine! 😊

[@KenpH03]

@@CampingGuidance We ended up buying the Exped Duo & it just arrived. Definitely a great investment!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@KenpH03 Thank you so much for your support Kenneth! Really happy that I could help you out with your choice 😊 I hope you love it as much as I have! 😊

[@romaldothomas8653]

Great video thanks for sharing 🙏🙏

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Romaldo! It means a lot that you like the video 😊

[@HDMOVIECREATOR2012]

Hi, thank you for the review. Does exped still sell the queen size? I was hoping to get one during Black Friday 😢

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi! I think they still do, but you might have to go directly to the official Exped website. I'm not sure why some retailers stopped carrying the Queen size (maybe out of stock?) 😢

[@610adventures7]

Awesome reviews but you should include the price when showing the final stats from your review.

[@CampingGuidance]

@610 Adventures Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the reviews 😊 And thank you for your suggestion too! I actually removed the price because I'm an Amazon affiliate and they discourage the use of any prices, as it's against their terms and conditions. So I decided that it's safer to take it out, so sorry about that :(

[@610adventures7]

@@CampingGuidance it’s alright. Still gonna keep watching the reviews!!! Keep up the good work 👍

[@CampingGuidance]

@610 Adventures Aww thank you so much!!! That's so sweet of you and I really appreciate you being here 😊 I'll keep doing my best for all these reviews!

[@tedforddw77]

Killer video, thanks for the leg work!

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome Derek! I'm really glad you liked the video! 😊

[@tride.design]

Great reviews, however I wouldn't recommend anyone to get 2-person mattress unless he/she is sleeping alone on it. On air mattresses one will easily feel any slight movement of the other person. Better to get matts for each person + if one brakes the other will be still usable.

[@CampingGuidance]

@Tride Thank you for your comment and suggestion! Agreed that on air mattresses, there's quite a bit of bouncing when the other person moves. And yes! Single pads put together is also another great option. But I just wanted to cover this because some people are particular about the hole down the middle of the mattress and would prefer to have a 2P mattress instead. :)

[@redwolf4265]

very detailed. Excellent thanks

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much again Murat! 😊 Really glad that you liked this review too!

[@ronaldlaw5326]

You do a hell of a job , congratulations ç

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Ronald, that means a lot to me 🥰

[@PatrickFordyce-b7c]

I will be buying 2 exped dua mattresses thank you for your true testimony!!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Patrick! Thanks so much for letting me know! 🥰 I think I saw a few Expeds come in through my link, so thank you sooo much for supporting me, that really means a lot 🥰 Let me know how you like them! I'd love to know 😊

[@PatrickFordyce-b7c]

You are welcome thank you for letting me know which one to buy !!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@PatrickFordyce-b7c It was my pleasure Patrick! 🥰 Let me know how it goes for you if you have the time? I'd love to hear about your experience with it! 🤩

[@PatrickFordyce-b7c]

Yes I don’t know if I will get to try them out this year but i diffently will Nexted year for I am going to try and camp most weekends hopefully when it’s not raining for I like fishing in the day light and sit around camp fire at nite

[@CampingGuidance]

@@PatrickFordyce-b7c Ah I see. But since you bought them from Amazon, do try them out within the return period! I didn't have any defects with mine, but you know, just in case 😅 Oooh camping most weekends sounds awesome! I hope you manage to get out more next year 🥰

[@carolc3662]

Hi Liz, thank you so much ❤ bec of ur review, I brought exped queen size, was legit. I was so shocked that I slept so warm whole night. I cannot thank you enough. I was hesitate at first bec of high price, but since I go camping often, I trusted you and im so glad that i did. 😂

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Carol! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! It makes me really happy to know that the Exped works well for you! 🥰 It's sooo comfy right! I'll keep you updated if I manage to find anything comfier haha

[@carolc3662]

@@CampingGuidance how about camping cot? 🤣

[@CampingGuidance]

@@carolc3662 I've only got one of those for now, but they're definitely great for elevating your bed off the ground and make it seem more like a "normal" bed! 😅

[@carolc3662]

@@CampingGuidance will you make review about camping cots? 🤩

[@CampingGuidance]

@@carolc3662 I definitely could in the future! Thanks for the great idea Carol 🥰

[@ralphhernandez-tv8xj]

Thanks, that was great info!!!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Ralph! I'm really glad to hear that 🥰

[@chrisangus463]

Great review. Why are you wearing a mask though ?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Chris! Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad that you enjoyed the review! So sorry about the mask though, I started this KZbin channel a couple years back intending to not show my face on videos (so I used the mask to kind of cover it), but that wasn't such a good call haha 😂

[@edgar_leon1790]

Come on brotha it says it in the beginning just open your eyes

[@CampingGuidance]

@@edgar_leon1790 Glad you saw it Edgar! Maybe I should make the notice a little longer, some people do miss it 🤔

[@edgar_leon1790]

@@CampingGuidance yeah but nothing a little pause can't fix you know what I mean jelly bean

[@CampingGuidance]

@@edgar_leon1790 Yeah! That's definitely true. Thank you! I really appreciate the support. You're so sweet 🥰

[@wilsonchen3277]

really enjoyed your review, thank you for all the effort on putting together this detailed review (love the charts)

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Wilson! It was my pleasure, and I'm really happy that you enjoyed the review and the charts! I'll be sure to use them in future reviews too :)

[@JR-ly6bx]

Awesome work thanks 😊

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome again JR! 😊

[@HansWorst-rb1th]

Thanks for sharing this great overview. It's very systematic approach and valuable insights. Could you share the full deflation video for the different mattresses? Would be nice to see as a manual. Thanks! :)

[@CampingGuidance]

You're welcome! And thank you so much for your kind words, it really means a lot 🥰 Oooh that's actually a good idea. I wish I had thought of it back then when I was doing up these videos. Maybe next time! I don't think that I have the time to do up individual videos on all of these mattresses :( But I do have a short segment on deflation and packing away in each of the individual reviews! I hope that helps a little bit! 😊

[@mikehenthorn1778]

great review and much more useful than the hard core back packers as they are all about weight and put up with a lot of hardships to get weight down. i feel there may be a difference between the 2 of us on how the mattress feel to sleep on. i'm 250lb and a side sleeper. my shoulders hit the ground on many of them. for weight and portability one of the old rules was your sleep system and shelter would be most of the weight of your pack. then again they also said your pack should only be 25% of body weight and that doesn't happen much in the real world. rucking with 100-120lbs is more common.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Mike! I'm really glad you liked this review too! And thank you sooo much for binge watching all of my reviews, it means a lot! And definitely helps boost the channel in the YT algo too! 😊😊 Yeah I still love my Exped even though it's got a pretty big packed size hahaha 😂 I'm actually a side sleeper too! Although I'm probably about slightly more than half your weight. Oh man I'm so sorry to hear that your shoulders hit the ground. Have you tried the Exped MegaMat? They have an even plusher one (the Max 15) and I'm pretty sure that could handle your body weight and side sleeping nicely! And which other pads did you have experience with? Are they thinner backpacking pads? 😊

[@karlsavacool5751]

I used one of your links for REI and the REI CO-OP dreamer is discounted 40% because it is discontinued. Great reviews, thank you!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Karl, thank you so much for doing that, and I'm really glad that you liked the review! 😊 I'm actually not an affiliate of REI yet but it really means a lot that you did that, so thank you so much! I hope that your REI Dreamer turns out well, and do make sure to check it for any defects (in case there are defects like mine haha)

[@JLitodiaz]

Absolutely amazing video! The best I’ve found

[@CampingGuidance]

@Quick Trips And Tips Thank you so much! Really happy that you liked it :)

[@rubikclub]

Thank you for such a great video!! I am wondering have you ever tried the Stoic Cloud bed before? I can’t decide between Stoic Cloud, Klymit Double V uninsulated and ALPS bed… a lot of camper/hiker has recommended Klymit Double V, but I don’t really need that much of portability but focus more on the comfort level, both ALPS and Stoic bed are current on sale for around $80, would you recommend ALPS over the Klymit if it is slightly cheaper now? Thanks!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi there Mengshin! You're most welcome, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video :) If you're looking for comfort, I think the Stoic Cloud will beat the Klymit and the Alps. I've never tried it before but the foam padding inside will give you much more comfort than the Klymit and Alps, which are both filled with air and no foam. But just bear in mind that mattresses with foam padding will have a significantly larger packed size. Between the Klymit and Alps, if you're looking for comfort, I'd go with the Alps. The thickness of the Alps (6 inches) made sure that I never touched the ground when I was sleeping at night, but for the Klymit (2.5 inches), I could sometimes feel the ground when I was tossing and turning in bed, so it's not as comfortable. There's also baffling on the Klymit that you've got to get used to, if you're not used to these Klymit pads. I hope this helps, and please feel free to let me know if you have more questions :)

[@rubikclub]

@@CampingGuidance thank you so much! I got the ALPS in the end, and wondering have you tried them in colder temperatures below 40 before? As it doesn’t applied for R-value, I am not sure if it would need two more foldable foam pads to put underneath to prevent the cold :/

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi there Mengshin! How are you finding the Alps? I hope you've been enjoying it :) I'm so sorry I haven't tried them in colder temperatures. I camp only in the summer with temperatures north of 70. I live near the equator so unfortunately there's no winter or 4 seasons for me haha. There's no insulation in air mattresses though so I'm pretty sure the air inside would be cold and you'd definitely need more insulation if you're planning on camping in colder temperatures :/

[@bryangallardo7246]

Wow! Thank you so much for such an informative and thorough review! Keep up the excellent work!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Bryan! I'm really glad that you liked the review and found it thorough! 😊 Really appreciate your comment, and I'll definitely do my best for all future reviews too 😊

[@blunttraumaairsoft1]

Love the video! With this quality you'll go far.

[@CampingGuidance]

@Scaliwag Thank you so much Scaliwag, I really appreciate that :) Really happy that you enjoyed the video!

[@jayspot4]

Wow - great review!! Do the company’s send you products to review? Thank you for your hard work in editing and providing such detailed info on each item!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much again James! I'm really glad that you liked the edits and info 😊 And nope, I bought all of these mattress with my own savings. Unfortunately that means that I've missed out reviewing quite a few good mattresses out there, and I'm trying to save up again to buy them all eventually. 😊 You're most welcome!

[@ivanlai4611]

Awesome video, exactly what I was looking for. Excellent job, super helpful!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Ivan, thank you so much! I'm glad that you liked the video and found it helpful 😊

[@NYC2COMO]

hello . love your videos.. i need something affordable that ill be using 2 days a year on my family floating trip. should i invest in the Etexcity or the Sound asleep?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Michael! Thank you so much for watching my videos 😊 I really appreciate it! Hmm for something that you'll be using 2 days a year, it's probably not a high end mattress you need. I think the Etekcity is really quite affordable, and probably one of the closest mattresses to a Queen size that I have. After using it more intensively after putting out this video, I think it's actually a pretty decent and sturdy mattress. The only biggest downside is that it's made from PVC, if that's something you don't mind, you can go ahead with it. Unfortunately I don't have the Sound Asleep Mattress, so sorry about that :( But I think the Etekcity is worth the price 😊

[@richk8488]

Excellent Review, I have made my decision on what mattress to buy based off your review, thank you.

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome Rich 😊 I'm glad that I could help you out with your decision, and thank you for your comment!

[@Kevin-he3ew]

I've gotten tired of air mattress for it's maintenance and durability. Is it possible that you could start reviewing cots?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Kevin! Thanks for the input 😊 Yeah I get what you mean, some air mattresses can be really disappointing :( Which have you used? And thanks for the suggestion on the cot reviews! I do wanna get around to that some day, but it will probably be in the further future for sure, in the near future I have lots of other camping gear on hand that I wanna get reviewed first 😊

[@Kevin-he3ew]

@@CampingGuidance I've used Intex, but it's mostly because the weather. It deflates because of cold weather and also with hot air. Any who it's just frustrating. I pulled the trigger on a cot already, but I figured it might help someone out.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@Kevin-he3ew Oh yeah I've noticed that too! But yeah I can understand :( Any recommendations on cots that I can get in the future? 😊 Glad you already pulled the trigger! How's it going for you?

[@Kevin-he3ew]

@@CampingGuidance haven't slept a full night on it yet, but it has springs and memory foam. I'll update later this month. I also have another collapsible Alpcour cot which is not bad either.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@Kevin-he3ew Awesome! Thanks Kevin! I'm looking forward to your update when you have the time. Hope it's a great experience! 😊

[@shannonjackson6494]

Wonderful video thanks for the time and effort. Only feedback is please leave your charts up for about 3seconds so people can pause. Otherwise this is a perfect unbiased review

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Shannon! I'm glad you enjoyed the review 😊 And noted on the charts! I've been getting quite a few comments saying that it's too quick as well, so I definitely gotta take note on the next video hahaha. Appreciate your comment 😊

[@Angela-rh7ch]

Intex died after just one use. I woke up on the ground in the morning, it was almost flat. I need a long lasting mattress for camping seriously....:-(

[@CampingGuidance]

Oh man I'm so sorry to hear that Angela :( That's really bad. Mine was okay, and I still have it, but I hardly use it. I find self-inflating mattresses to be the perfect pick for me as a car camper. My Exped is still going strong since buying it years ago! 2020 I think.

[@covenant11]

Another great review!! Have you thought about doing cots? I am liking the Teton XXL.

[@CampingGuidance]

@covenant11 Thank you so much again!! I'm really glad that you've been liking the reviews 😊 And yes! Cots are definitely on my to do list for the future (not so near future though hahaha). Thanks for the suggestion on the Teton XXL! I don't have that yet, I currently only have Coleman cots haha. I think the Teton XXL would be an upgrade from the Coleman ones for sure 😊

[@covenant11]

@@CampingGuidance I am worried about the feet on the floor of the tent...buuuttttt...we are a ways off from that yet. Hoping to upgrade the tent over the winter holidays. Your content is excellent! Keep on going! :)

[@CampingGuidance]

@@covenant11 Oh yeah that's usually a major concern! Maybe you could use an inner groundsheet to protect the flooring? So if the groundsheet gets damaged, at least you can easily replace it, rather than the floor of the tent? 😊 Oooh are you planning to camp in winter? I don't have any experience with that, but I'd love to try it one day! Thank you so much for your constant support, glad you like the content 😊😊

[@covenant11]

@@CampingGuidance yea that is the plan, some sort of floor cover that I haven't decided on yet to go under the cots. Yes, we also want to do some winter camping, next year. This year we are going to Alaska in January to do some Aurora watching and exploring, but we wont be camping on this trip. We will probably look to do some cold weather camping next winter in the NE corner or central Washington State. Lot's and lots of good camping and hiking here, but it's growing fast and you have to go out further these days to get away from people. We also have some property at the coast which we use pretty regularly. There is a little bit of miscellaneous video of this on my channel. You are doing a great job with your channel and I hope it turns into an empire for you and that you manage to have some fun while your empire grows! :)

[@CampingGuidance]

@@covenant11 Wow Alaska sounds fantastic! Let me know how it goes! If you manage to catch the Aurora do post it to your channel or something, I'd love to watch it! 😊 I've never seen them and it's definitely on my bucket list hahaha! Ah, I guess camping and hiking is getting more popular these days maybe! Or the world just has an always increasing number of people hahaha. Hope you manage to get away from people while camping next winter! And I checked out your channel and a few videos! I saw your Coleman tent too hahaha. So cool! And thank you so much as always! It's growing slowly, but I'm pretty happy with it. I'll continue to chug on although funds are always an issue hahahaha XD Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

[@challengeronrift]

Hello! Have you tried Naturehike's self inflating? Its about half the price when exped is on sale (~$300)

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi! No so sorry I haven't tried it out :( I think Exped is still a better higher quality brand though.