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7 portable mattresses you can actually get a good sleep on

Published: August 29, 2019 Updated: March 26, 2024
Intex Deluxe Single High Dura Beam Airbed
Intex Deluxe Single High Dura Beam Airbed

For those less fussy guests, this airbed from Cabela’s is less than $50, and waterproof, so it can easily be reused for a camping trip. The extra-wide 2-in-1 ensures fast inflating and deflating. More info: www.cabelas.ca

Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol

Perfect for warmth, durability, and comfort, the Z Lite SOL and the original Z Lite are the lightest compact closed-cell mattresses with heat-trapping dimples, which can increase warmth by 20 percent. They can also add extra comfort to an air mattress. More info: www.mec.ca

Aerobed Premier Comfort Zone
Aerobed Premier Comfort Zone

Equipped with a quiet built-in motor that inflates the double-height mattress minutes, the Comfort Zone includes a flocked top, mattress pad, and a duvet. More info: www.amazon.ca

Coleman Quickbed Elite Queen Extra High Airbed
Coleman Quickbed Elite Queen Extra High Airbed

Adjust the firmness to you comfort level with this soft top air mattress. The Double Lock valve helps to quickly inflate and deflate the bed. It also includes a carry bag for quick storage. More info: www.coleman.com

Smart Quickbed Airbed Double
Smart Quickbed Airbed Double

This no-fuss air mattress affords your guests a bit more room to stretch out, plus a relaxing sleep with the additional pillows. More info: www.campinggaz.com

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Dream
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Dream

A combination of plush, pillow-top cover, and four inches (10 cm) of support, this mattress was created for outdoor camping, meaning it is not only comfortable, but also easy to store away. It includes a pump sack and a repair kit. More info: www.mec.ca

Air Cloud Pillowtop Full Size Air Bed with Remote
Air Cloud Pillowtop Full Size Air Bed with Remote

This mattress comes with a remote-controlled pump so it’s easy to set up, and it quickly deflates when it’s time to clean up. It can also handle multiple young children jumping on it at the same time (though we wouldn’t recommend that). More info: www.amazon.ca

The last long weekend of the season is almost here, and with that comes an influx of cottage visitors—along with questions of where everyone’s going to sleep. But your friends and family don’t have to spend the night tossing and turning just because you’re lacking space.

To ensure no one is crusty for morning coffee on the dock—or an afternoon spent on the lake—try sleeping your guests on one of these high-quality (and affordable) portable mattresses.

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