Quechua Camp Bed Air Review
- Review Written By Breanne Lovatt
- Last Updated September 10, 2024
- Filed Under Campsite Reviews
Decathlons Quechua Camp Bed Air Review:
Decathlons Quechua Camp Bed Air is essential to our camping set-up. Not only is it comfortable, but thanks to the inflatable design, it’s compact and easy to set up. Every time we tent camp as a family, we take the inflatable bases with us.
The design of the Quechua camp bed air is ingenious. We can easily put it up, take it down and carry it around with our camping equipment. It’s absolutely the reason for its success.
And when I say success, I mean it! I see this bed mentioned in camping Facebook groups almost daily. So many people are raving about how the Quechua camp bed air has revolutionised their camping.
When we camp, we use two air bases clipped together to create a double base for our large self-inflating mattress. if we want to sleep separately, we use them with our single SIMs. I even used the camp bed air whilst 38 weeks pregnant and managed a comfy night’s sleep – potentially even comfier than at home on our actual bed.
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Weight: 3.9 kg
Dimensions: Inflated: 200cmx70cmx25cm Deflated: 70cmx14x14
Colour: Blue
The Camp Bed Air is exceptionally lightweight and very portable. Weighing just 3.9kg, it can easily be lugged around with our camping equipment. The Inflated dimensions (200 x 70 x 25 cm) make it spacious enough for comfortable sleeping, yet it remains compact when deflated for easy transport and storage. Because the deflated dimensions are just 70cm by 14cm, it’s also easy to fit in the car. And when we’ve finished camping? The bag is easy to store away in small spaces for winter and is ready for next year. Although, we do sometimes struggle to get it back in the bag just as perfect as it came.
Setting up the Air base couldn’t be easier. Simply remove the bed from the bag and unravel it. Once on the floor, you’ll discover the air valve. Unscrew the first part and attach your pump. We use a basic manual pump, but many people like using an electric pump to see when the Camp Bed Air is at 6PSI visually. We tend to work on a “if it’s firm, it’s pumped” clarification.
Once the bed is fully inflated, it’ll be very firm. We then use the buckles on either side to attach two Air bases and place our self-inflating mattress on top.
First, remove your mattress to deflate and repack the Camp Bed Air. Unclip the beds (if you have created a double base) and unscrew the valve fully. This will make a loud popping noise, so warn anyone standing around your tent. Once deflated, fold the sides inward and roll the base up. You should then be able to fit the Air bed base back into its sack.
I tend to help it at this point by folding, rolling, and squeezing the air out as much as I can before the final roll-up and pack.
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We love this Inflatable Camping Bed Base because it’s so unbelievably comfortable. It’s the only way we managed to camp at 38 weeks pregnant. Without this Camp Bed Air, I’m sure my back would be in tatters.
The thick, inflatable design works on all ground types and stays exceptionally stable, unlike our other camp bed, which can be put out of alignment by a small stone on the ground. And quite frankly, just isn’t as comfortable.
Like a regular bed, the Camp Bed Air has slats that run across the middle, ensuring an equal weight distribution and a comfortable amount of flex. However, the upper weight limit is 110kg (17 stones and 4 lbs), so I’d avoid bouncing too hard if you are nearing that weight. This is per camp bed air; if you clipped two camp beds together, your weight allowance would double to 220kg.
As a family who prioritises a good night’s sleep when camping, buying this bed from Decathlon was one of the best decisions we have ever made regarding our camping purchases.
Another thing we love about it is that it doubles as a storage device. We put all our extra bags, shoes, clothes and general junk underneath the beds. It enables us to keep our tent as tidy as possible and scurry away things as and when needed.
When you use equipment for camping and outdoor use, it needs to be made with durable materials. The Quechua Camp Bed Air is no different and has been made with outdoor living in mind. The inflatable base is 100% polyester, while the slats are made with glass fibre and resin. The Decathlon website states your bed can be expected to last over 100 inflations, and you are also offered a free 5-year warranty. Making this camp bed excellent value for money.
We have used the Camp Bed Air for over three years in various locations, environments and temperatures, and the beds show no signs of damage or wear.
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Regarding the pros and cons, the Camp Bed Air Inflatable Camp Bed has only positives. I’d struggle to find any negatives. It’s good value for money; it’s compact, comfortable, easy to use, and easy to store, and I have absolutely no negatives to say.
If your camping needs involve minimal equipment or wild camping in a field, then no. The Camp Bed Air from Decathlon isn’t the right bed for your needs. However, if you are a family camper, you travel via Van or car, and you want a comfy night’s sleep – this inflatable camp bed base is perfect for you, and I don’t understand why you wouldn’t already have one.
This Decathlon inflatable bed base isn’t just perfect for camping; it can be used as a spare bed at home when guests come, a sun lounger for the garden, or even somewhere to lie down at the beach. Just keep it away from the water; whilst it looks like a dinghy, it definitely shouldn’t be used as one.
I wholeheartedly recommend this bed to everyone. We love it; our children love it, and my mum, who often camps with us, loves it (although we tend to give her the standard cheap camp bed because we don’t like to share…)
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As I previously mentioned, we use a standard hand pump to inflate our bed base; however, Decathlon recommends purchasing one of their Quechua Ultimcomfort handpumps to ensure the correct level of inflation. You may also want to use an electric pump.
And of course, there is no mattress included with this Air Bed Base. We use ours alongside an Outwell Dreamcatcher Self Inflating Mattress (SIM). We’ve found the double mattress to be the perfect size for two-bed bases, and our single SIMs also fit the single-bed bases well. When purchasing a SIM or airbed to place on top of your airbed base, you check compatibility and dimensions.
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Dimensions: Inflated: 200cmx70cmx25cm Deflated: 70cmx14x14
3.9kg
It is straightforward to inflate with a manual or electric pump. The bed base needs to reach 6PSI to be fully inflated.
Yes. this is precisely how we use our inflatable bed base.
110kg/17stone and 4 lbs is the upper weight limit on the inflatable bed base.
No. Decathlon recommends using it alongside the Quechua Ultimcomfort handpump.
The camp bed base is made from glass fibre, polyester and resin.
By far more comfortable. Compared to our standard Camp Bed the inflatable bed base is superior.
Yes. I vary how I sleep through the night but usually end up on my stomach – however, while 38 weeks pregnant and using this inflatable bed base, I had to sleep on my side and continued to have a comfortable night’s sleep.
We have used this inflatable bed in scorching temperatures, which has never affected the inflation levels.
Of course. It is a camping bed base.
Absolutely. We have often used this when we need more beds in our house or at an Airbnb.
Included with Decathlons Air Bed Base is a five-year warranty.
Sponge and soapy water are the best ways to clean off the air bed base. Please do not use it in the washing machine.
We recommend teaming it with a self-inflating mattress.
The Air Bed Base rolls to 70cmx14cmx14cm, so it is easily portable, but I wouldn’t recommend it as an essential piece of kit for backpacking – unless you want the comfiest night possible.
No. It’s only available in the standard decathlon blue design.
It’s a matter of seconds. This air bed base is much faster to assemble than a standard camp bed.
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