11 Best Air Beds 2022 | The Sun UK

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THE best air beds should be durable, comfortable and easy to inflate - and they don’t have to cost a fortune.

But it’s important to get the right type for your needs.

Fortunately there are lots of different styles depending on whether you’re looking for a portable one for camping or a luxury one to treat your overnight guests.

We’ve rounded up a range of different options below to suit different budgets and uses.

Some will even allow you to adjust the firmness for optimal comfort, and come with headboards just like a real bed.

Not all of these come with pumps though so make sure you have the right equipment before you buy.

Best air beds at a glance

Best double camping bed: ReadyBed double inflatable camping air bed and sleeping bag

  • ReadyBed double inflatable camping air bed and sleeping bag, £70 from Argos - buy here

If you’re looking for a camping or sleepover solution with minimal fuss, try this one from ReadyBed.

The double air bed comes with a sleeping bag and pillows already attached so you don’t need to prepare any extra stuff - simply inflate and you’re ready to sleep.

It doesn’t come with a pump though so you’ll need to buy this separately.

Size: 180 x 132 x 20cm, Pump included: No, Material: PVC

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Best double camping mattress: Quechua self-inflating camping mattress

  • Quechua self-inflating camping mattress, £89.99 from Decathlon - buy here

For a lightweight alternative to a camping air bed, try this self inflating mattress.

It has a foam interior that automatically fills with air when you unroll it, but you can also inflate by mouth to adjust the firmness.

At 3.2kg it’s on the heavier side though, but it comes with its own carrying bag.

Size: 200 x 132 x 4.5cm, Pump included: No, Material: 100% polyurethane foam plus 50% polyester and 50% thermoplastic polyurethane fabric and mat

Best budget single camping mattress: Multimat camper air bed

  • Multimat camper air bed, £19 from Millets - buy here

This budget friendly single mattress is ideal for camping or backpacking trips.

The simple 6-tube design means it’s easy and fast to inflate and deflate.

It weighs just 780g and packs down to 23 x 10cm for storage.

Size: 183 x 79 x 7cm, Pump included: No, Material: PVC

Best king size air bed: iDOO King size air bed with headboard

  • iDOO King size air bed with headboard, £129.99 from Amazon - buy here

Thanks to the headboard and armrest, this king-size bed will certainly make you feel like a royalty.

It comes with a built-in pump for speedy inflation and deflation.

And the waterproof flocking and thick base means you can use it indoors and outdoors.

Size: 216 x 152 x 92cm, Pump included: Yes, Material: PVC

Best air bed for toddlers: Peppa Pig My First ReadyBed kids air bed and sleeping bag

  • Peppa Pig My First ReadyBed kids air bed and sleeping bag, £40 from Argos - buy here

This Peppa Pig-themed air bed is perfect for toddlers - the recommended age is 18 months to 3 years.

It comes with a foot pump and carry bag, so it’s super portable.

And thanks to the machine washable sleeping bag, it’s easy to keep hygienic too.

Size: 130 x 61 x 17cm, Pump included: Yes, Material: PVC

Best premium single air bed: Coleman extra durable single air bed

  • Coleman extra durable single air bed, £54 from Go Outdoors - buy here

For an air bed that’s designed to last, try this one from Coleman.

You’ll need a pump to fully inflate it but the 24 coils inside means it should be super comfortable.

For ease of storage, there’s a “wrap and roll” bag attached to the bed - you literally just roll up the air bed once deflated, wrap the bag around it and it’s ready for storage.

Size: 198 x 82 x 22cm, Pump included: No, Material: PVC

Best kids air bed: Parkland kid's inflatable safety airbed

  • Parkland kid's inflatable safety airbed, £24.99 from Amazon - buy here

This inflatable air bed is great for kids that move around a lot in their sleep.

Once fully inflated, there are raised edges on all sides of the bed so they don’t fall out.

Depending on how tall your kids are, it should suit children up to age 8.

It comes in a small selection of different colours too.

Size: 152 x 89 x 17.5cm, Pump included: No, Material: PVC

Best luxury single bed: Yawn single deluxe air bed with custom fitted sheet

  • Yawn single deluxe air bed with custom fitted sheet, £69.99 from Very - buy here

This raised air bed will make you feel like you’re sleeping on a real bed.

It has raised edges on both sides so you don’t accidentally roll out of bed, while the flocked surface helps to keep the custom fitted sheet in place.

There’s a built-in pump that inflates and deflates the bed as well so it’s easy to set up and pack away.

Size: 208 x 90 x 36cm, Pump included: Yes, Material: PVC bed plus 80% polyester, 20% cotton fitted sheet

Best extra long single air mattress: Forclaz MT500 Air XL inflatable trekking mattress

  • Forclaz MT500 Air XL inflatable trekking mattress, £44.99 from Decathlon - buy here

This extra long air mattress is designed for hiking trips.

It provides decent insulation, packs down to a tiny 10.5 x 28cm and weighs just 600g.

The mattress is designed to be inflated by mouth rather than by pump.

Size: 195 x 60 x 5.5cm, Pump included: No, Material: 57% thermoplastic polyurethane, 43% polyester

Best backpacking air mattress: Sea To Summit comfort light self-inflating sleeping mat

  • Sea To Summit comfort light self-inflating sleeping mat, £80 from Millets - buy here

This air mattress isn’t cheap but it’s one of the lightest around at just 560g - and it comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Like other self inflating mattresses, this one has foam that takes on air as soon as it’s unrolled.

But thanks to the special material, it’s a lot less bulky without losing comfort, making it ideal for backpacking trips.

Size: 170 x 51cm, Pump included: No, Material: 30D polyester with extrusion laminated TPU

Best queen air bed: Intex queen deluxe raised air bed with pump

  • Intex queen deluxe raised air bed with pump, £80 from Argos - buy here

This raised air bed has a depth of 42cm, and is extra firm, so you get plenty of support.

There’s a raised pillow area so you don’t need to worry about your bedding slipping off during the night.

And thanks to the built-in pump that inflates and deflates the bed in just 180 seconds, there’s minimal fuss.

Size: 203 x 152 x 42cm, Pump included: Yes, Material: PVC

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