Practical guides to help you sleep better while camping. Learn about air mattresses, sleeping bags, insulation, pillows, and proven tips for staying warm, supported, and comfortable outdoors.
If you’ve spent a few camping trips sleeping on a thin pad and woken up stiff every single morning, you’ve probably wondered — can you sleep on a cot in a tent instead? I’ve been there myself. After a weekend car camping trip at Great Smoky Mountains, I drove four hours home with a lower […]
Cold nights in a tent can ruin a camping trip faster than rain or bugs. I learned this the hard way during a fall trip in Colorado when temperatures suddenly dropped into the low 30s. I had a decent sleeping bag, but my setup was terrible. No insulation under me. Wind hitting the tent walls
Anyone can pitch a tent—but sleeping comfortably inside it is a whole different skill. After more than a decade of camping across the U.S. (Yosemite valleys, Utah deserts, Washington forests, Maine coastlines), I’ve learned that most people don’t sleep poorly because they “aren’t used to camping.” They sleep poorly because their tent camping isn’t set
I’ve camped in all kinds of weather and terrain, and if there’s one thing I never compromise on anymore—it’s sleep. A bad night on thin foam or a noisy air pad can ruin the whole vibe. That’s why I started using a self-inflating camping mattress. It gives me the right mix of comfort, insulation, and
If you’ve ever tossed and turned in a tent, you know how important the right camping gear is—especially when it comes to sleep. The whole camping blanket vs sleeping bag debate? I’ve lived it. I started out with one of those old-school, flannel-lined rectangular sleeping bags, then switched to a lightweight mummy bag for backpacking
Camping is an amazing escape but let’s be honest, sleeping on the ground can be rough. I have tried air mattresses, foam mattresses, sleeping pads, even blankets. Then I discovered futon mattresses for camping, and it completely changed how I sleep outdoors. Whether you’re into car camping, backpacking, or tent setups, a portable futon especially