Big Agnes’s distinctive yellow divide mat boasts the excellent combination of being lightweight, well-insulated and pleasantly thick, while also packing away neatly into a compact storage bag. These not only raise you off the ground but provide insulation and help you sleep comfortably all night long. Interestingly, that’s a smaller pack size than the Berghaus Air 10 (reviewed below), but a much heavier weight – higher density foam obviously!

the Deluxe offers a sufficient length of 6ft 6” which should be ample for most of the adult population of the world – apart from Sultan Kosen perhaps. However let’s not kid ourselves – you’ll need a big car to bring these along with a tent to put them in! There’s even an integrated inflatable pillow (all plumped up with a foot pump), meaning there’s even less things to remember to pack on your outdoors adventure.Inflation and deflation are very straightforward, and the small packed size very useful if equipment space is at a premium in your set-up.

Free yourself from the faff of foot pumps on your next camping holiday with a self-inflating double mat. This can also be used to pump up your inflatable tent, inflatable camping furniture and even the kids' paddling pool. This self inflating sleeping mat (otherwise known as SIMs) is a great choice for two campers, or for one person who just wants to sprawl out and starfish. Measuring 201 x 74 x 5cm when inflated, the IForrest includes both an integrated pillow and armrests for significant added comfort.Definitely recommended if packing space is not an issue for you or if you need that extra 5cm of cushioning (anyone over 15 stone we would say), but it's easily the most expensive option on offer here. We needed to replace our old and punctured sleep mat, and chose this one based on the good reviews and the thickness. The question of camping with your partner using a double bed/mattress vs 2 x singles is a perennial one. and tested at least 200 times, this durable camping mattress means you can kick back and relax quicker once you get to your pitch. I’ve long been an admirer of Vango inflatable gear and the Comfort 10 follows on a familiar theme of reliability coupled with performance.

One specification we’ve been unable to find out is the R-Factor and as a result we would recommend always using it on a camp bed base. This air mattress comes with an innovative self inflating valve so making sure it's sleep ready in minutes is not a worry. It took a bit of puff for us to get this mat inflated, but the 9cm thickness combined with Thermolite insulation kept us warm and comfortable out on the trail, even in temperatures that hovered around freezing. We really liked the fabric used on the top of the Skyfall – it feels nice to the touch and is not too slippery (a pet hate of ours).Tapered to fit your body shape, this mat goes from 17cm x 28cm rolled to 180cm x 50cm when inflated, making it ideal for festivals and short camping adventures. The xlite comes in a range of sizes, with models available to suit taller, shorter and wider campers. One good feature of the Ultim is that both the single and the double SIMs in the range come with clips which enable you to join up multiple SIMs into an enormous bed. If you’re planning on sleeping directly on the floor with either mat or mattress then take note of the ‘R-value’ for any potential purchase.