Luxury tent mattress?

[Angry Perch]

I just ordered a Kodiak Canvas tent, as the wife and I want to start doing some car camping after a long hiatus. What's the latest and greatest in comfortable beds? Is there anything better than the old aero-beds? Weight and size are not a concern, although I don't want to be strapping a Posturepedic mattress to the roof! 

[vandeman17]

I personally like cots unless you and the old lady have to be on the same bed. The space saved by being able to put things under a cot is super nice. A good cot pad is all you need for a quality night's rest

[Angry Perch]

I personally like cots unless you and the old lady have to be on the same bed. The space saved by being able to put things under a cot is super nice. A good cot pad is all you need for a quality night's rest

I like that idea.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

I got an alwayzaire (?) Built in Rechargeable pump mattress.
The one I got was the 17", been out of stock for a while...
But best mattress I have used.
Automatically reinflates so you don't have to fight your way out of it in the morning.
 

[Platensek-po]

Paco Pads are amazing but very $$$

http://www.jpwinc.com/pages/photo-pacopads.html

[WapitiTalk1]

I’ve had one of these for base camp for 4-5? years. I put it on a good cot (Slumberjack  I think). I’m telling you, ya won’t want go out it in the morning   

https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Prestige-Downy-Airbed-Battery/dp/B000HBIL7G/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=intex+air+bed+battery&qid=1628030417&sr=8-5

[Jingles]

I personally like cots unless you and the old lady have to be on the same bed. The space saved by being able to put things under a cot is super nice. A good cot pad is all you need for a quality night's rest

Individual cots are the way to go IMO, definitely more versatile for space saving and maneuverability  can also arrange open space inside the tent as needed or dictated by weather plus provides plenty of storage space underneath. The wife and I use the plastic totes as nightstands for glasses, flashlights, etc. Enjoy the Flexbow tent

[vandeman17]

I personally like cots unless you and the old lady have to be on the same bed. The space saved by being able to put things under a cot is super nice. A good cot pad is all you need for a quality night's rest

Individual cots are the way to go IMO, definitely more versatile for space saving and maneuverability  can also arrange open space inside the tent as needed or dictated by weather plus provides plenty of storage space underneath. The wife and I use the plastic totes as nightstands for glasses, flashlights, etc. Enjoy the Flexbow tent

That is what we do. A tote brings gear in and next to head of cot for night stand. Boots, duffle bag of clothes etc goes under the cot.

[Alchase]

What I found is all of the blow up mattresses will leak eventually.
I have had six different queen sized mattresses, some with frames most without. My advice is if your wife wants to come with you, and you still have “that spark” get two Big Agnes Extra wide sleeping bags, and zip them together. Or a good comforter. And by a decent queen size blow up mattress, understanding you will need to replace it after a couple trips. And bring another comforter or blanket to lay between you and the mattress. The air in the mattress can conduct cold air. Get a battery powered air pump, they work well at inflating air mattresses.
 If that spark is not a high priority, or going with Friends, us a good cot with decent pad. This is what I do when hunting solo or with a hunting buddy.

[actionshooter]

I personally like cots unless you and the old lady have to be on the same bed. The space saved by being able to put things under a cot is super nice. A good cot pad is all you need for a quality night's rest

In the wall tent I use the cot with an Exped Megamat 10.... air mattress and a cot, I sleep nearly as good as home

[Stein]

I use a cot with an old school 3 or 4" open cell foam pad with a memory foam 4" pad on top.  The coupe de grace is the biggest, thickest flannel sleeping bag you can find.  I have yet to find someone that isn't impressed with the setup or thinks there is a better camping bed possible.

Fred Meyer used to sell the open cell pads and I had a memory foam topper I cut to the same size and roll them up together for storage.

[follow maggie]

https://truckmattress.com/

[7mmfan]

I use a cot with an old school 3 or 4" open cell foam pad with a memory foam 4" pad on top.  The coupe de grace is the biggest, thickest flannel sleeping bag you can find.  I have yet to find someone that isn't impressed with the setup or thinks there is a better camping bed possible.

Fred Meyer used to sell the open cell pads and I had a memory foam topper I cut to the same size and roll them up together for storage.

This. This is exactly what I do for myself. I got a double size version for my wife and I for sleeping on the ground.

[Angry Perch]

Lots of great info guys. Looks like a couple cots is the way to go. Can double as a setup when taking a buddy.

[Jingles]

Lots of great info guys. Looks like a couple cots is the way to go. Can double as a setup when taking a buddy.

Or a grandkid😀

[Angry Perch]

Lots of great info guys. Looks like a couple cots is the way to go. Can double as a setup when taking a buddy.

Or a grandkid😀

My daughter is 17, so hopefully I've got some time!! 

[pianoman9701]

I have an accordion queen bedframe and a Coleman mattress That I never use. They're awesome. Keeps your bed easy to get into and you can store items underneath. I'll trade you for something. Some .30-30 ammo or something.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/407857309974191607/

I think this is it.

[pianoman9701]

You coming down to Portland anytime soon?

[Angry Perch]

You coming down to Portland anytime soon?

I don't have plans to, but I suppose that could change! I appreciate the offer!

[KFhunter]

If she's fairly light and nimble (no response necessary here) you can get the bunk bed cots, really frees up space.   Put her on top, warmer up there. 

[92xj]

When it comes to car camping with the wife, nothing really beats a quality queen double high air mattress.  Sure, cots are nice for space when hunting and with the guys, but I bet you won't have that much stuff where under cot space is mandatory.  We run a quality queen, with a two man sleeping bag from North Face.  Stay warm, conformable, sleep like you do in your home bed, no complaints and the wife loves it a billion times better.  She sleeps better next to and in contact with me, so if she sleeps better, I sleep better.  We run the 10x14 kodiak and have plenty of space with the air mattress.  I'd highly suggest this route unless that needed space under a cot is really needed. 

[Angry Perch]

If she's fairly light and nimble (no response necessary here) you can get the bunk bed cots, really frees up space.   Put her on top, warmer up there.

You are clearly (and correctly) assuming that I am neither of those things! 

[KFhunter]

no sir, I assume nothing other than she might like sleeping a bit warmer than you. 

My bro uses a bunk cot, tosses all his gear up there and leaves the floor space.   

I use a single cot, and toss all my gear on the floor   

[Angry Perch]

When it comes to car camping with the wife, nothing really beats a quality queen double high air mattress.  Sure, cots are nice for space when hunting and with the guys, but I bet you won't have that much stuff where under cot space is mandatory.  We run a quality queen, with a two man sleeping bag from North Face.  Stay warm, conformable, sleep like you do in your home bed, no complaints and the wife loves it a billion times better.  She sleeps better next to and in contact with me, so if she sleeps better, I sleep better.  We run the 10x14 kodiak and have plenty of space with the air mattress.  I'd highly suggest this route unless that needed space under a cot is really needed.

I don't imagine a 68 pound tent being set up very far from the truck, so gear storage is probably not a huge deal.

[KFhunter]

I got the smaller Kodiak canvass tent and was pissed to find out my cot won't fit inside      

It's my ATV, bike and snowmobile tent. 


for a truck tent I'd get the bigger 68 pounder too 

[Angry Perch]

I got the smaller Kodiak canvass tent and was pissed to find out my cot won't fit inside      

It's my ATV, bike and snowmobile tent. 


for a truck tent I'd get the bigger 68 pounder too 

I got the 10x10 deluxe. I think it'll do OK for us.
It is her anniversary present!

[206]

I personally like cots unless you and the old lady have to be on the same bed. The space saved by being able to put things under a cot is super nice. A good cot pad is all you need for a quality night's rest

 

Ex camper from hell here.  Another huge bonus is you can sit on the cot while getting in and outta bed and also to put shoes on.  I used those "cheap" 4 inch foam pads.

[pianoman9701]

You coming down to Portland anytime soon?

I don't have plans to, but I suppose that could change! I appreciate the offer!

It's a nice setup. I think I paid $100 for the frame and $60 for the mattress. But I haven't used either in years. I also have a cot.

[JeffRaines]

Best mattress I’ve used for car camping is the Thermarest mondoking. Feels like my mattress at home… I just wish it was lighter so I could lug it into the backcountry