Camping advise- Newbie

[CampingWithInTent]

Help! I am due to go camping this summer, very exciting, but I need some advise on what to sleep on, I have a back problem that is kept at bay at home with a memory foam mattress AND a further topper, I essentially sleep on a cloud.

How can I replicate this for camping? Ideally spending less than £100!

Thermorest camping mat

Mattress topper on your airbed and a decent sleeping bag..

I would put some sort of mattress (even a single memory foam topper) on top of a decent camp bed.

Or a hotel... an I like camping. But can hardly move some mornings...

Camping pro here - double air bed with a roll out foam base to put under. I also bring my quilt, bedsheet and pillows from home! But realistically it is never going to be as comfy as your bed at home, sorry! Would you be better with a fold out camping bed and then topper?

Mine is similar to this, had it for years:

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/6218597?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=30f62ea9-9626-4cac-97c8-9ff3921f8558&istItemId=ixilatwpl&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:629-618-1342%7Ccid:20368875273%7Cagid:%7Ctid:%7Ccrid:%7Cnw:x%7Crnd:12601103504398576309%7Cdvc:m%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:1006886&utmmsource=Google&utmmedium=cpc&utmmcampaign=20368875273&utmterm=6218597&utmmcontent=shopping&utmcustom1=&utmmcustom2=629-618-1342&GPDP=true&gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD9II9mdp4I7YG9HblM32IgL6zNlV&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1d2sxIGyhAMVoZRQBh0xIgwPEAQYAyABEgKwwwDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vango-Comfort-Single-Sleeping-Black/dp/B081833JHV/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=vango+comfort+10+single&qid=1708160536&sr=8-2

We use the double version of this and find it extremely comfortable, and much warmer than an air mattress.

I’d second the Thermarest mats, but they do cost more than £100 (well the Mondo King one does). I got that one after many years of trying out different mats and getting fed up of a lousy night’s sleep. I’ve had it over 6yrs and it’s still going strong. They’re worth the investment as I also use them for when guests stay over.

I bought my daughter a non branded SIM (self inflating mat) from Amazon that works well for her and is a fraction of the price of the Thermarest.

Other brands do similar: Berghaus, Kampa. But they’re also not cheap.

choose a really thick SIM. I’m able to side sleep comfortably on mine.

PM me if you have any questions (I’ve been camping for years - and it is the main holiday that I do with the kids)