Buying Guide - Camping bed

Great for sleeping or for sunbathing, Outwell camp beds are comfortable, lightweight and fold down to a small packsize. You can use them inside or outdoors, which makes them ideal for the campsite, garden, festivals or beach.

What is a camp bed?

The term camp bed can mean different things depending on who you are talking to. It can simply refer to any camping bed for tent use. In other words, anything that you use to sleep on at the campsite. But because we have a wide range of beds for camping, we go a little bit further with our definition.

An Outwell camp bed is a folding bed with a breathable, material top and a metal (usually steel) frame, which has legs attached. They are very supportive and can be used inside the tent and outdoors.

What other types of beds for camping are there?

Airbeds/flocks – these soft, cosy and comfortable airbeds can be manually pumped up in minutes.

Self inflating mats – the quickest, easiest and lightest option, simply unroll these mats and they will self inflate to form a comfy air mattress.

Sleep systems - these ultra comfy camping mattresses combine the convenience and practicality of an airbed with the comfort and insulation of a foam topper and quilted padding.

Why choose a folding camp bed?

• Good support and comfort
• Flexible choice – you can use it for sleeping or sunbathing
• Easy to use with no assembly required – it opens and unfolds in seconds

Maximise your comfort

Combine your camp bed with an airbed, self inflating mat or sleep system mattress for the ultimate night’s sleep. The camp bed acts as your supportive bed frame, plus you can use it as sun lounger during the day. While the airbed, self inflating mat or sleep system becomes your mattress, giving you enhanced comfort all night long. It’s what camping dreams are made of!

Every Outwell camp bed comes with elasticated corner straps to easily secure a mat to the bed. This keeps the mat in place so it doesn’t slip during the night.

Find your perfect camp bed

Looking for a great bed for camping? Match your camp bed to your adventure with this handy guide!

Best camping bed for weekends away

Have a mini adventure with the Posadas Foldaway Camp Bed Single

Great support from tip-to-toe, the Posadas Foldaway Camp Bed M is a brilliant choice for short trips. At 6.3ft long, it’s ideal for most people. The sturdy steel frame ensures even weight distribution, while the soft, cushioned padding will keep you comfy. It’s also ventilated for increased airflow. Making this single camp bed a great choice for relaxing outside in the sun and sleeping happily all night.

Quick look

• Single fold up camp bed
• Lightweight and easy to use
• Comes with a carry bag and detachable pillow
• Bed size: 192cm long x 66cm x 45cm high
• Weight: 7.9kg
• Small packsize: 12 x 15 x 96cm

Buy Posadas Foldaway Camp Bed Single here

Best camping beds for longer holidays

Enjoy more space with the Laguna Hills L single camping bed

For longer holidays, give yourself extra room to relax with the Laguna Hills L single camping bed. Wider and longer than the average single camp bed, this comfortable camping bed offers padded cushioning, a supportive steel X frame and great airflow. Easy to move, you can bring the camp bed outside during the day to catch some rays, and take it inside at night to make a spacious bed.

Quick look

• Single folding camping bed
• Lightweight and easy to use
• Comes with a carry bag and detachable pillow
• Bed size: 202cm long x 80cm wide x 48cm high
• Weight: 10kg
• Small packsize: 19 x 8 x 101cm

Buy Laguna Hills L single camping bed here

Best camping bed for festivals

Travel light with the Pardelas M single camp bed

Ideal for festivals, this slightly shorter single camping bed is practical, comfortable and easy to carry. Our lightest camp bed, it will provide the perfect place to drift off after a fun-filled day in the festival field. With no assembly required, you simply open it and unfold it in seconds. During the day, you can pull the camp bed outside and chill out in the sun with friends.

Quick look

• Single folding camp bed
• Lightweight and easy to use
• Comes with a carry bag and detachable pillow
• Bed size: 185cm long x 65cm wide x 25cm high
• Weight: 6.6kg
• Small packsize: 12 x 65 x 92.5cm

Buy Pardelas M single camp bed here

Best camping bed for couples

Enjoy camping together with the Posadas Foldaway Camp Bed Double

This double camp bed is super comfortable and has plenty of space for two. The padded cushion will ensure you’re comfy. The sturdy steel frame will support you both in all the right places. While the soft mesh lets air flow, keeping you cool and ventilated. Use it during the day for sunbathing and relaxing outside. Then bring it into the tent, add your bedding and transform it into a cosy double camp bed.    

Quick look:

• Double folding camping bed
• Lightweight and easy to use
• Comes with a carry bag and detachable pillows
• Bed size: 192cm long x 132cm wide x 45cm high
• Weight: 13.5kg
• Compact packsize: 20 x 27 x 97cm

Buy Posadas Foldaway Camp Bed Double here

Best camp beds for kids

Get them snuggled up for the night on the Pardelas M single camp bed

This slightly shorter single camp bed is ideal for children. At 6ft long, it offers plenty of growing space for youngsters and can also be used by adults. As with all Outwell camp beds, it’s softly padded for extra comfort, has a sturdy steel frame for great support and is made from a breathable material. This will help keep the kids happy and comfy all night long. They’ll also enjoy pulling the camp bed outside during the day and using it as their space for reading, playing and lounging.

Quick look

• Single fold up camp bed
• Lightweight and easy to use
• Comes with a carry bag and detachable pillow
• Bed size: 185cm long x 65cm wide x 25cm high
• Weight: 6.6kg
• Small packsize: 12 x 65 x 92.5cm

Buy Pardelas M single camp bed here

Best camp beds for taller people

Stretch out with the extra long Pardelas L or Posadas Foldaway XL single camping beds

At over 6ft 9 inches long, the Pardelas L and Posadas Foldaway XL single camp beds have extra length for taller people. So you can fall asleep without your feet hanging off the end of the camp bed. Soft and cosy next to the skin, the material of both these camp beds is highly breathable for extra comfort. The sturdy steel frames provide ergonomic support for taller people. Use these single camp beds in the tent as a bed at night. Take them outside during the day for sunbathing or relaxing with a good book.

Quick look extra long camp bed comparison

Do you need a new sleeping bag?

The right sleeping bag makes all the difference to how well you sleep, keeping you warm and comfortable all night long. We have a great range of adult and junior sleeping bags to choose from.

Shop sleeping bags here 

Where to buy an Outwell camp bed

View Outwell camp beds before you buy at one of our many dealerships across the UK. 

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