Car Camping Mattresses

[sooshee]

Like others who have posted, I use a memory foam mattress topper that I was no longer using on my bed. I have a Subaru Forester, and I cut the mattress to fit around the interior of the car - like the wheel wells, etc. I've found it to be pretty darn comfy for something I didn't have to spend money on (mattress topper was a christmas present).

[ltlFish99]

i have been using a twin mattress from Walmart for about 3 years now.
it is very comfortable, and fits perfectly in the back of my Durango.

[ltlFish99]

i have been using a twin mattress from Walmart for about 3 years now.
it is very comfortable, and fits perfectly in the back of my Durango.

[smrcka]

I found a foam company in Denver- it’s been awhile but I think it was D.E.M.P. Foam. Brought my 4Runner to the warehouse and they measured my interior then custom cut a pice of 4” foam to fit perfectly. Then I had them cut it in half so I can fold it when traveling. Got a duvet cover from IKEA to keep it clean. Total cost about $200. It’s like sleeping on a hotel bed. I’ve been sleep in my vehicle for about 4 years now and I love the set up.

[isueu2]

Depends on the SUV you have. An exped mat fits great in my outback and sleeps great.
https://www.rei.com/product/171116/expe ... eeping-pad

I agree with the Exped rec. I have a single and a duomat (For various trips...solo or family). Almost like bringing your bed with you from home.

[lauradaughtry]

I stacked two of these bad boys on top of one another after folding down the back seats in my 4Runner:

https://amzn.to/3P0ZLBr

I also have a cot-sized sheet set and down comforter to go with. Feels like sleeping at home!

[JTOlson26]

Luno mattresses are gaining a big following. I haven’t gotten one yet because I’m cheap but I like the idea of the dual chamber and being able to pump up either one side or both. They seem to have custom fits for a bunch of makes and models.

[two lunches]

big fan of Exped. the Deepsleep Medium-wide (72 x 25.6 x 3) fits perfectly in the 70/30 split in the back of my 4runner. i get too chilly with just a blow up air mattress because there is not enough insulation, so the addition of foam in this pad really covers all the bases. it's for sure the more boujee option, but i've had enough nights in the back of a windowless jeep sleeping on cold, bed-lined steel to justify the extra $. feels just like i'm sleeping in my bed at home (which certainly makes it harder to get up some mornings, but i guess you can't have it all)

[CheapCigarMan]

I found a foam company in Denver- it’s been awhile but I think it was D.E.M.P. Foam. Brought my 4Runner to the warehouse and they measured my interior then custom cut a pice of 4” foam to fit perfectly. Then I had them cut it in half so I can fold it when traveling. Got a duvet cover from IKEA to keep it clean. Total cost about $200. It’s like sleeping on a hotel bed. I’ve been sleep in my vehicle for about 4 years now and I love the set up.

Went to D.E.M.P. in Denver and had them make a 5" foam mattress to fit in the back of my truck bed. I finally got a chance to use it for the first time over the weekend. Wish I would have gotten it years ago. Much easier setup. Very comfortable. Only downside is the size for transport and storage but pros far outweigh the con

Thanks for the tip!

[aholle88]

Like most others on here, I use a 4" memory foam mattress topper, full size. Maybe thicker would be nicer but it's car camping, not the 4 seasons. The full size mattress toppers also fit nicely in a 2 person tent for glamping, much nicer than any sleeping pad.

[Brent D]

I've been using one of these in for 6-7 years, in both my 99 and 13 4Runners (taking the bottom back seats out to fit my 6'1"). I generally also put a regular Thermarest pad on top of this for a little adjustability, and wrap both in an old sleeping bag to keep them from moving around. If anything this is too comfortable, tough to get up and out of the truck on cold mornings!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BP1PBYN/re ... 37124&th=1

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