SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress Review

Our Verdict: SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress

A well-built queen airbed with a handy rechargeable pump, but it has no insulation and airbeds like this can leak or lose air in the cold.

A queen air mattress with thicker eco-PVC and a cordless rechargeable pump, it is the pick when you want a real airbed you can inflate off-grid.

So, is it any good?

The queen surface gives couples plenty of room and inflates to a firm, flat sleep platform.

It sits higher off the ground than a foam pad, which some sleepers prefer.

The cordless pump is the star and it held air fine over a weekend, but on a cold night the top felt like an ice rink until I put a blanket under me.

Ryan, Top-Notch field tester

Reasons to buy:

• Roomy queen surface
• Cordless rechargeable pump
• Thick, durable 20 mil PVC
• Firmness easy to tune

Reasons to avoid:

• Cold underneath, no R-value
• Pump must be pre-charged
• Air valves can leak if not fully seated

Our Analysis, Comparisons, and Test Results

The SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress scored 82 out of 100 overall.

It is strongest on comfort and weakest on warmth.

Here is how it did on every metric we tested, with exactly how each score compares to the rest of the field.

Comfort

The queen surface gives couples plenty of room and inflates to a firm, flat sleep platform.

It sits higher off the ground than a foam pad, which some sleepers prefer.

Being a single air chamber, it transmits movement between two sleepers.

Firmness is easy to adjust by adding or letting out air.

Comfort	Rating
Best in test	10/10
SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress	7/10
Category average	7.9/10
Worst in test	6/10

Ease of use

The rechargeable pump inflates it firm in about four minutes with no cord to plug in.

One charge inflates and deflates the mat about twice, and it also comes with wall and car chargers.

But here is the catch:

You must remember to charge the pump before a trip or it is dead weight.

Deflation is quick by reversing the pump.

Ease of use	Rating
Best in test	8/10
SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress	7/10
Category average	6.8/10
Worst in test	6/10

Warmth

SoundAsleep does not give it an R-value, and testers felt noticeably cold in low-30s nights.

The circulating air inside pulls heat away, so the surface turns cold in cold weather.

Add a foam pad or blanket underneath for anything but warm nights.

Cold-from-ground is the main honest drawback here.

Warmth	Rating
Best in test	10/10
SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress	5/10
Category average	6.4/10
Worst in test	4/10

Versatility

Good for car camping and home guest use, and the cordless pump frees you from an outlet.

The queen footprint still needs a fairly large tent.

Not for cold-weather trips without added insulation.

Versatility	Rating
Best in test	8/10
SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress	7/10
Category average	7/10
Worst in test	6/10

Packed Size

Deflates and folds smaller than the bulky foam pads for its size class.

The 20 mil eco-PVC is thick and durable but adds some weight.

Packs into an included bag rather than a tight stuff sack.

Packed Size	Rating
Best in test	9/10
SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress	7/10
Category average	5.9/10
Worst in test	3/10

Should You Buy the SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress?

A well-built queen airbed with a handy rechargeable pump, but it has no insulation and airbeds like this can leak or lose air in the cold.

It is best suited to car campers who want an off-grid airbed with a cordless pump.

Bottom line?

The big win: Roomy queen surface.

The main compromise: Cold underneath, no R-value.

We scored it 82 out of 100.

What Other Camping Mattresss Should You Consider?

Not sold on this one? A few others from our testing are worth a look.

The OhGeni 20" Raised King Air Mattress with Built-in Pump is our best king size air mattress. A tall, easy-to-inflate raised airbed that sleeps three to four at real bed height, but like all airbeds it runs cold underneath and can develop leaks.

The KLYMIT Static V Lightweight Inflatable Sleeping Pad is our best lightweight camping mattress. A cheap, light, tiny-packing air pad that is fine for warm nights but will let the cold ground through in the shoulder seasons.

The Coleman Silver Springs Self-Inflating Pad is our best bang-for-buck low-maintenance mattress. A cheap, low-maintenance self-inflating pad with decent warmth for the price, but it is narrow and thin so it will not hide rough ground.

Specifications

Type	Air mattress, queen
Material	20 mil eco-PVC
Pump	Rechargeable, cordless
Inflation time	about 4 min
Charge	Inflates and deflates about 2x per charge
R-value	None listed
Warranty	1 year

Conclusion: SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress

After testing it against the other top camping mattresses, the SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress earns its place as our best inflatable camping mattress pick.

Its standout strength: Roomy queen surface.

Still deciding?

The main thing to weigh before you buy: Cold underneath, no R-value.

If you want car campers who want an off-grid airbed with a cordless pump, it belongs at the top of your shortlist.

Still comparing? See exactly where the SoundAsleep Camping Series Air Mattress ranks against the full field in our 8 Best Camping Mattresses guide.

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