This Is the ‘Most Comfortable’ Camping Air Mattress Our Editors Have Tested — and It’s Up to 68% Off

Spending a quiet night under the stars doesn’t always guarantee a good night’s sleep, especially if you’re not using the right gear. For many campers, upgrading their flimsy sleeping mat to a cushy air mattress is the way to go, but not every pad is easy to transport and set up — or necessarily comfortable. Fortunately, Travel + Leisure editors tested popular models to find the very best camping air mattresses and deemed the EnerPlex Air Mattress as the most comfortable. 

Now that we’ve done the legwork of narrowing down the most comfortable, portable mattress for you, we have even more good news: The editor-approved pick’s price has dropped by more than half. You heard right — the 16-inch air mattress, which is available in twin, full, queen, and king sizes, just went on sale for up to 68 percent off. The twin size EnerPlex Air Mattress with a 16-inch thickness is marked down to $43, while the queen size model in the same thickness is just $54. And if you want the best deal on the king size air mattress (to accommodate your family or furry friends), make sure you select the 18-inch option, which is nearly $100 off the original price tag.  

To buy: amazon.com, $43 (originally $130) 

The EnerPlex Air Mattress is designed for portability, and it even comes with a handy carrying tote for easy transport. Its built-in air pump streamlines its assembly and connects to a travel-friendly battery pack if you don’t have access to an outlet. Welded seams prevent air from escaping, and users can customize the two-person mattress’ firmness to their personal preferences using the deflation valve. 

It’s made with a durable, PVC material that’s puncture-resistant and features cushioned coil beams to boost its comfort level, giving it the same support as your mattress at home. The top layer is lined with a plush, quilted fabric that gives the EnerPlex Air Mattress its cozy feel, while the anti-skid bottom layer keeps the inflatable mattress in place. In fact, T+L testers said the queen-sized version “might just rival your home mattress in comfort.” 

Impressive comfort level aside, T+L editors also highlighted that its 16-inch high loft makes it a “no-brainer” for campers as it “puts as much space between them and the ground as possible.” Though its queen-sized frame creates a bit of bulk (it’s just under 17 pounds), testers said “the comfort will be worth the extra weight to some campers, especially if they aren't pitching a tent very far from their car.” 

The EnerPlex Air Mattress has also earned glowing praise from Amazon shoppers with nearly 31,000 five-star ratings. “This is the best camping mattress I ever purchased,” one customer titled their review of the queen size model, adding, “It blows up as soon as you plug it in, and deflates in just a few minutes.” 

Another camper called the king-sized air mattress a “must-have” after using it on a three-night trip and exclaimed, “This is the most amazing air mattress I have ever slept on in over three decades of experience.” The shopper also mentioned that they “could barely feel” when their husband got on and off the bed and “didn't have to [re]fill [the] air once after [the] initial blow-up.” They concluded their review saying that they “would sleep [on] this nightly if needed.”

To buy: amazon.com, $54 (originally $125) 

A third outdoor enthusiast said, “All the others we’ve used for camping have left us on the ground. [This is the] first one I’d recommend to others.” Their review was followed by a shopper that tested out the twin size and wrote, “I've used it more than 20 times while camping, at home, and even in hotels. It's every bit as comfortable as my Sleep Number bed.” And, many reviewers vouched for portability, with one reviewer noting that even the larger queen-sized model is “easy to travel with.”

If you’re tired of being let down by your camping mat, upgrade your sleep situation with the EnerPlex Queen Air Mattress. Don’t miss this chance to score the editor-approved, self-inflating air mattress for up to 68 percent off. 

At the time of publishing, the price started at $43.

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