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REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - X-Large
$109.00
Item qualifies for annual
REI Member Refund (typically 10%)
With an ultra-cushy 3.5-inch thickness and soft-touch stretch fabric upper surface, the extra large REI Camp Bed 3.5 provides plush comfort for base camping.
- Horizontally cored foam is engineered to be lighter weight and more compressible without compromising warmth
- Dual quick-closing, high-volume-airflow valves allow the pad to inflate and deflate quickly
- Durable 150-denier polyester bottom surface resists wear
- R-Value equals 7.0
- Stuff sack (included) protects pad during transport and ensures a neat parcel every time
Imported.
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REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - X-Large Specs
Specification | Description |
| Dimensions | 78 x 29 x 3.5 inches |
| Dimensions - metric | 198 x 74 x 9 centimeters |
| Average weight | 6 lbs.11 oz. |
| Average weight - metric | 2.75 kilograms |
| R-Value | 7.0 |
| Insulation | Foam |
| Packed size | 9 x 30 inches |
| Design type | Self-inflating |
| Sleeping pad shape | Rectangular |
| Gender | Unisex |
REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - X-Large Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable (49)
- Easy to inflate (46)
- Durable design (35)
- Non slip (29)
- Compact roll up (11)
Cons
- Bulky roll up (25)
- Heavy (21)
Best Uses
- Car camping (45)
- Weekend trips (32)
- Extended trips (24)
- Backpacking (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual adventurer (33), Avid adventurer (16)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (25), Minimalist (5)
Reviewed by 50 customers
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable Design
- Easy To Inflate
- Lightweight
- Non Slip
Cons
- Bulky Roll Up
- Difficult to roll up
Best Uses
- Car Camping
- Extended Trips
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Large:
I bought this in the middle of a 33-day camping trip to the deserts of the southwest U.S. It was an emergency replacement for a Coleman queen-size inflatable bed that developed a slow leak. After spending 3 or 4 nights sleeping on hard ground, I'd had enough. I finally found a REI in Henderson, Nevada, and got this pad because of the good reviews I read online and because my traveling companion had a similar type pad. I was not disappointed. The pad material is sturdy. The plastic inflation gaskets (?) are secure. It inflates quickly. Only a few quick puffs and you've got a fully inflated pad. The 3" of lift keeps you off the ground and offers enough barrier that the ground temperature does not affect you. (I used it in nighttime temperatures ranging from about 42-90 degrees.) While the Coleman was about a 5-6" pad, this pad was infinitely more comfortable. I preferred the rectangular (versus mummy) outline but I was worried that the pad was too narrow and I would roll off it in the night. I needn't have worried.
I have also taken this to a family reunion where I slept on a relative's basement floor. It sleeps as well on concrete as outdoors.
I do think it is a hassle to deflate and roll up. I generally had to re-roll it at least once to remove all the air and get it tight enough to fit in its travel bag. I wish that the velcro ties were attached to the pad itself. I was forever misplacing them. Rolling it up can feel like a workout. But, after a good night's sleep, I wasn't going to complain about a minor aggravation. The only real problem I had was keeping the dog off of it. He thought it was fantastic.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable Design
- Easy to Deflate
- Easy To Inflate
Cons
- Bulky Roll Up
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Car Camping
- Extended Trips
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Large:
Apparently, this thing is truly comfortable. I got it specifically to take my stepmother car-camping, figuring that my variety of lightweight backpacking pads wouldn't quite cut it. She's no youngster, and she has an old back injury constantly nagging (two herniated discs). She LOVES this sleeping pad. Said she slept more comfortably than she ever dreamed possible, apart from her mega-buck kingsize mattress at home. It weighs a ton (over 5 pounds), and is a bit challenging to roll up tightly (the dual valves help!). But it's a great value and the sheer comfort for car camping easily outweighs any drawbacks.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable Design
- Good for the back
Cons
- Bulky Roll Up
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Car Camping
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Large:
my wife and I camp quite a bit, lately she had suffered a crippling back spasm while camping with a standard coleman queen size inflateable that did not support her back properly. this bed allows us to camp out without having to worry. I do backpack with it even though its the most heavy part of my gear. my logic is that the therapy my back gets from sleeping on it outweighs the damage of carrying it. plus, after a day of hiking through the woods there is nothing better than a plush pillow-top. pick this up, its priced a good $30 cheaper than the comparable thermarest.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable Design
- Easy To Inflate
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Trips
- Field Training
Comments about REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Large:
I am an active duty US Marine who spends more time in the field than I do at home. One of my young Marines had to have his teeth pulled during a scheduled field deployment and offered it for me to use for a trial run to see if it was worth all the good comments he had about it. It was worth every one and then some. Sleeping on the deck every night gets old after a while and this pad has given me back the solid sleep I need during these training events. No more sore back, hips or knees from the ground. Takes up the same amount of room on my pack as my iso-mat did, a little heavier, but that is a price worth paying in my opinon. I have told all my Marines to get one of these as I have just ordered mine. We have dubbed it " The Iso-mat 3000 " and I will never go anywhere again without this awesome pad. Worth every penny, hands down.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable Design
- Easy To Inflate
- Non Slip
Cons
- Bulky Roll Up
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Car Camping
- Extended Trips
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Large:
My experience is with comparison to the Thermarest IV. I really tried to stick with the Thermarest, but it was just too thin and I had to really pay attention to what was on the ground before setting up the tent. I decided I was waking up too often with an ache in the back that had to be worked out before doing anything else around camp even after trying to add arch support. Ugh.
This pad has twice the R value of the Thermarest IV and nearly twice the weight. I have learned not to try to keep it in its stuff sack once it is out for the weekend. Rolling it up is a chore. With those three negatives, I rated this a 4 out of 5 stars.
That being said, I have had my best night's sleep while backpacking on weekends. I no longer have to worry about a nice flat rock and twig free ground to set my tent up. The pad smooths out the bumps beautifully. Fully inflated it is by far the most comfortable pad/air mattress I have ever slept on. I wake up refreshed and ready to face the early morning sun with a nice hot cup of coffee. The pad is wide enough to handle a person my size; I don't feel like I'm sleeping on a plank. The non-slip fabric is pretty good, but I'm thinking about adding some more grip; my sleeping bag fabric is pretty slick.
If there was one luxury item I would recommend on backpack camping, aside from the bulk and extra couple of pounds when comparing to the lighter pads, this pad is the cat's meow.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact Roll Up
- Easy To Inflate
- Lightweight
- Non Slip
Cons
Best Uses
- Car Camping
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Large:
This pad is everything it claims to be. It is large enough to stay on all night, warm, and very comfortable. I haven't tried to, but I believe you could sleep comfortably without closing the valves. After reading other reviews, I was very careful rolling it up the first time and it ended up about half the size of the bag. If you grew up camping in the 70s and learned to roll your zero degree bag, this is a snap--just use your knees.
The only concern I have is that the valves appear to be cheap. I have used the pad a handful of times and had no problem, so maybe they are fine.
One thing to consider if your trying to decide which type of pad to buy is that the self-inflating pads are supposed to be stored inflated.
Also, it is heavy for backpacking, 5 lbs 2 oz, but next time I go on a short trip and stay in one place this thing is going with me.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Inflate
- Non Slip
Cons
Best Uses
- Car Camping
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Large:
I needed a sleeping pad for a 6-day bicycle tour with overnight camping (luggage transported for us - this pad would be too large to carry on a bike). At the end a 50 mile day on the bike, I knew I did not want to spend a night in discomfort sleeping on a wimpy pad. This one was PERFECT! It was as good as my bed at home. Inflation took just a couple of minutes. A few extra puffs of air filled it to the desired firmness. I never felt like the pad was too thin, narrow, or short, and my sleeping bag never slid around on it. Deflation and roll-up were never a problem, just kneel on the pad as you roll to squeeze out the air. The extra $$ for this pad is well worth the comfort.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Big and Beautiful
- Comfortable
- Compact Roll Up
- Durable Design
- Easy To Inflate
- Non Slip
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Car Camping
- Staying in Cheap Motels
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Large:
This is the ultimate sleeping pad. I wish I could have had this pad all along on every camping trip I have ever gone on. The price is a few more pounds to carry, of the most comfortable sleeping pad you have ever tried. I now take this to motel rooms and use it instead of bad beds. I have found this pad to be the best sleeping surface I ever tried. I like firm sleeping surfaces, but this pad is adjustable by letting out a little air to get the desired softness. It is deep and can take a knee or an elbow without bottoming out. It is worth the weight for any hike under five miles. If you are setting up a base camp for a week, be sure to take this pad. It is the best of hiking luxury and worth the extra weight. After all you will be spending one third your time on it, why not make your total experience the best. I used to take a foam pad and a self inflating pad. Now I use just one pad for almost the same weight.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact Roll Up
- Durable Design
- Easy To Inflate
- Non Slip
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Large:
I recently went on a camping trip to the northern edge of Wisconsin, and needed a sleeping pad. I went to my local REI and looked at my options, and thought this pad would be comfortable and appeared to be durable. I'm about 6'3" so I needed something large enough, and thick enough to get me off the ground.
The pad was easy to inflate, and I blew into it a couple times to get it more firm. I'm not used to sleeping on the ground, but this pad made the experience a lot more enjoyable. I never felt the ground and it prevented the ground temperature from affecting me (it got down to about 30 deg F). I would totally recommend this pad for someone that needs something for a weekend in the woods and isn't looking for something backpacking.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Accessories
- Comfortable
- Durable Design
- Easy To Inflate
- Inexpensive
Cons
- Bulky Roll Up
Best Uses
- At home
- Car Camping
- Extended Trips
Comments about REI Camp Bed 3.5 Self-Inflating Pad - Large:
I took two of these to camp in Canada with my wife for two months. They certainly don't beat a real bed, but they are head and shoulders above other self-inflating pads for extended trips such as this, and particularly when you have a vehicle, or don't expect to move from site to site, or backpack much.
Bottom line, is that they are excellent pads, though absolutely too large for any minimalist activities that would require constant transport.
Included stuff sack and repair kit definitely put this at the highest level for me.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
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