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FIELD-TESTED GEAR • SLEEPING COMFORT

4-Inch Memory Foam Camping Mattress

Field tested during actual camping and proved comfortable in my small cargo van.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product information

  • Extra-thick 4-inch camping mattress
  • Dual-layer construction
  • Memory foam plus support foam
  • Washable cover
  • Non-slip bottom
  • Carry bag
  • Straps
  • Pillow included

MY EXPERIENCE

This mattress proved to be very comfortable, and yes, I would buy it again.

The 4-inch thickness also works well for the way I camp in my small cargo van. I can't simply keep increasing mattress thickness without giving up usable space above me. A 6-inch or thicker mattress would make it difficult for me to sit upright comfortably inside the van.

Someone traveling in a high-top van or another rig with more interior height may have room for a thicker mattress. In a small cargo van, though, comfort isn't the only measurement that matters. You also need to think about the space above the mattress.

For my setup, four inches gives me a good balance between sleeping comfort and usable living space.