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If sleeping on the ground isn’t your idea of a fun vacation, try one of our choices for a comfortable airbed. There are elevated options so you can sleep high above the dirt or even in your car. If you’re looking for something simple and convenient, you’ll love a self-inflating air mattress. From kid-size to king-size, our selection of outdoor air mattresses has something for every kind of sleeper.

COLEMAN GUESTREST DOUBLE-HIGH QUEEN AIRBED

Coleman GuestRest Double High Queen Airbed
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Est. Price: $48 | Buy it from TargetPerfect for: Campers looking for an elevated queen-size bed with quick inflation.

INTEX DOWNY KING AIR MATTRESS

Intex Downy King Air Mattress
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Est. Price: $28 | Buy it from AthleteshopGreat for: Campers who want the luxury of a king-size bed at a very affordable price.

INTEX COZY KIDS INFLATABLE AIR MATTRESS

Intex Cozy Kids Inflatable Air Mattress
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Est. Price: $20 | Buy it from WalmartIdeal for: Kids who want their own brightly colored airbed.

TNH OUTDOORS PREMIUM SELF-INFLATING SLEEPING PAD

TNH Outdoors Premium Self Inflating Sleeping Pad
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Est. Price: $40 | Buy it from TNH OutdoorsRecommended for: Backpackers and campers who would appreciate quick self-inflating technology.

CHILLBO BAGGINS INFLATABLE LOUNGER

Chillbo Baggins Inflatable Lounger
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Est. Price: $60 | Buy it on AmazonPerfect for: Lounging or sleeping at the campsite or beach. It inflates within seconds just by using the wind.

SOUNDASLEEP PRODUCTS CAMPING SERIES AIR MATTRESS

SoundAsleep Products Camping Series Air Mattress
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Est. Price: $80 | Buy it on AmazonIdeal for: Campers who want an airbed with a rechargeable battery. It features durable comfort coils designed specifically for outdoor use.

INTEX COMFORT PLUSH ELEVATED AIRBED

Intex Comfort Plush Elevated Airbed
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Est. Price: $40 | Buy it from KmartGreat for: Elevated sleeping. This bed has a built-in pump and can be raised 22 inches above ground.

OUTDOORSMANLAB ULTRALIGHT SLEEPING PAD

OutdoorsManLab Ultralight Sleeping Pad
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Est. Price: $47 | Buy it from Outdoorsman LabRecommended for: Backpackers seeking a comfortable bed that packs down smaller than a water bottle.

ANCHEER INFLATABLE CAR MATTRESS

Ancheer Inflatable Car Mattress
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Est. Price: $37 | Buy it from WalmartIdeal for: Sleeping comfortably in the car. It fits snugly between the front and back seats.

KLYMIT INSULATED STATIC V SLEEPING PAD

Klymit Insulated Static V Sleeping Pad
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Est. Price: $84 | Buy it from REIGreat for: Campers sleeping in cold or extreme conditions. The synthetic insulation limits air movement and heat loss.

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