| Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. | | | | than one person. |
| But, nothing will bring that good time to a halt | | | | Cots are a great way to stay off the ground. |
| faster than having to sleep on cold, lumpy ground. | | | | Because they are raised, these are ideal for use in |
| Being uncomfortable will hamper sleep and make | | | | wet weather or cold weather. Adding a sleeping |
| everyone irritable and tired. Using good quality | | | | bag on top of the cot will provide warmth and a |
| bedding however, will help make sleeping outdoors | | | | bit more cushion. Cots are portable and fold up |
| much more comfortable, allowing a good night's | | | | easily to store in small areas. However, they may |
| sleep. You can wake up refreshed and ready to | | | | be awkward to carry long distances. Cots typically |
| start your day hiking or canoeing or just relaxing. | | | | are for single use and have weight limitations. |
| Sleeping bags are the traditional method of | | | | Sleeping mats are foam liners that are set |
| sleeping outdoors, but putting even the best | | | | beneath a sleeping bag for added comfort. These |
| sleeping bag on the hard ground can prove | | | | mats are quickly becoming standard gear for |
| uncomfortable. Using a camping bed in conjunction | | | | camping use. The foam absorbs any rocks or |
| with a sleeping bag can provide comfort and | | | | hard surfaces that may prevent a restful sleep. |
| warmth. Camping beds are sold in outdoor | | | | These mats come in varying thicknesses and roll |
| sporting goods stores and can also be found by | | | | up for convenient storage. Sleeping mats are |
| shopping on the Internet. There are a variety of | | | | generally easy to carry and are a good option for |
| camping beds available and one is sure to meet | | | | use when not near a permanent camp site. |
| your needs. | | | | Smaller thickness mats may provide minimal |
| Inflatable beds are beds that are cushioned with | | | | padding, so it advisable to invest in a high quality, |
| air. These require use of an air compressor or | | | | thick mat. |
| pump to inflate. There are also self inflating beds | | | | Choose a camp bed with care. Consider the type |
| available which provide convenience but cost a | | | | of environment you will be in and weather |
| little more. The beds provide a comfortable | | | | conditions before making a decision. If you need |
| sleeping area. Some inflatable beds are bulky, | | | | to walk a distance from your parking area for |
| though, and may be also be heavy. Because they | | | | sleeping, consider the weight and portability of the |
| are inflatable, there is also chance for puncture. | | | | type of bed. Use of a camping bed can provide a |
| Ensure they are used on flat ground with no | | | | much more restful sleep than sleeping on hard, |
| sharp objects in the way. Inflatable beds come in | | | | rocky ground. |
| single sizes all the way up to king size to fit more | | | | |