Portability and comfort are two words that all camping equipment manufacturers try to shoehorn into one product, and all too often one is partially sacrificed to the detriment of the other. It is not often that a product is developed that is portable, comfortable and also adaptable, but camping beds are one item where these three factors are incredibly important if the product is to be fit for any type of camping trip.

Many older people think of the metal framed camping bed first, as this was the only option before inflatable mattresses became widely available. This classic and simple design is still in use today, as it is practical, comfortable and portable. There are many of these types of bed on the market and all have slightly different constructions. Some have three legs, others have four, and the way in which the legs fit together and sit on the floor varies greatly. The great thing about these camp beds is the distance they put between your body and the ground. Camping mats and air beds are good for summer camping, but can be very cold in the winter as the cold ground reduces the air temperature in the mattress and comes through a foam mat quickly. Raised camp beds are great for camping all year round as they keep you warmer.

The traditional construction of separate poles that fit together to form the frame is still used in some of the cheaper models, but technological developments in the design and construction of camping gear means that many of these camp beds now fold away for easy set up and pack down. They are more expensive, but they save time when setting up camp. The Slumber Campbed from Kampa is one of the more basic models and although it requires some assembly on site, it should not take any longer than 10 minutes to put together. The Vango Dormir XL Campbed, is a little more expensive but has won awards for its design and construction and is quicker to set up. It packs down small and features top and bottom elastic straps to aid the attachment of an inflatable mattress if needed. As its name suggests, the Dormir XL is slightly larger than a standard campbed at 215cm in length.

拥有凸起的营地床的另一个巨大好处是，齿轮可以在床下存放，从而充分利用帐篷内的空间。当空间狭窄时，使用这些营地床进行过夜和家庭访问时，这也是一个好处。在圣诞节期间，尤其是空间很高，如果孩子们可以将其中的一些礼物藏在床上，这留下了房屋其他地方的更多空间。

These camping beds are suitable for children and adults alike, and can be used for camping trips, sleepovers and family get togethers. There are even double models available for couples who find double air mattresses uncomfortable (which is certainly the case when there is a big disparity between the weights of both parties – one person will find the bed very hard and the heavier party will find it quite soft). Kampa have made a the prefect solution for this, creating their "Together" Double camp bed.. which now comes with a pillow. The ultimate comfort can now be shared! This double camp bed is great for couples, but due to the frame it does tend to preclude huddling together for warmth – couples who like to sleep close to each other may find an air mattress is better for them.

金属框架的营地床不仅可以舒适地入睡且易于设置，而且与笨重的空气床垫相比，它们也可以很轻，还需要脚或电池泵来充气。当您添加这种额外的通胀重量和充气式充气，并在隔夜丢失空气时重新充气时，金属框架营地床是一个低维护的选择，并且不必担心会导致它无法使用。