Camping Air Beds & Sleeping Pads
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For Romantic Camping, you must have a comfortable mattress. Sleeping on hard ground is NOT Romantic. It’s uncomfortable! The goal of Romantic Getaway is to maximize the enjoyment of your camping experience. Using a soft bed is crucial to meeting this goal.
Look at the foam pad in this picture… I selected this picture because it symbolizes the classic sleeping pad. It’s actually NOT a sleeping pad. It’s an exercise mat that is ONLY good for yoga and sit-ups. My very first sleeping pad (back in the Boy Scout days) was a blue foam pad like this one. Let me tell you - It sucked! Cheap foam pads like this should only be considered as a last resort.
Camping air beds are the MOST comfortable camping mattress option. These beds work pretty good for car-camping. You do need an electric pump that can plug into your cigarette lighter. Foot or hand pumps also work good (less annoying than the noisy electric). The main problem will camping air beds is they will literally let you down. Sooner or later they become a worthless pile of plastic. I feel a little guilty throwing that much plastic into the local landfill. I also HATE waking up in the middle of the night to discover that I’m lying on the hard ground.
In recent years, I’ve been using a full-length Therm-A-Rest self-inflating sleeping pad. This type of pad is capable of self-inflation due to an open-cell foam that fills the internal cavity. You need only open the valve and wait for it to fill. This sleeping pad is lightweight and space efficient. Best of all, it’s comfortable!
For Romantic Camping using a two-person self-inflating sleeping pad is ideal. They are costly. However, like buying a quality mattress at home, you will spend many hours enjoying your investment.
Combining two one-person sleeping pads is another option. Purchase a sleeping pad coupler strap. This system uses two nylon webbing straps with a velcro closure to combine sleeping pads together. The coupler kit is the best option if you already own sleeping pads. They only cost about $10-15.
I have posted additional information and advice about camping air beds and sleeping pads at RomanticCamping.com. Check it out!
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Sleeping Bags
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There are countless sleeping bag varieties that combine features like weight, volume, size and warmth to fit your needs. Knowing your style of camping is necessary for having the right sleeping bag.
When choosing sleeping bags for Romantic Camping COMFORT is the bottom-line. The following are the three most important comfort factors to consider:
- Warmth – Determine the temperature rating that will best fit your camping style. Remember that the temperature rating system is only an approximate range. You want a bag that will keep you cozy while sleeping naked.
- Space - Larger sized bags are more comfortable and can better accommodate two moving bodies. However, smaller sleeping bags are best for camping in cold climates. You do not want lots of dead space in your bag when it’s cold.
- Compatibility – Like people, not all sleeping bags are compatible. If you are using separate sleeping bags make sure they can zip together. This means get two sleeping bags of the same brand one with a “LEFT Zipper” and one with a “RIGHT Zipper”. Of course, you could always just buy ONE two-person sleeping bag!
I have uploaded some great information about sleeping bags at RomanticCamping.com. This information will help you understand the many factors to consider when choosing a sleeping bag/bags for Romantic Camping. Topics include sleeping bag fill, temperature ratings, sleeping bag types, basic features, and sleeping bag care.
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Check out all this great sleeping bag information HERE.
Outdoor Clothing
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Look attractive while camping!
Wear outdoor clothing that makes you look good and feel great. There are many options for sexy and functional outdoor wear. Check out outdoor clothing lines form Patagonia, Prana, Columbia, Helly Hansen, Moonstone, MEC, North Face and REI.
Do you know the clothing fabrics that will compliment with your camping activities? Fabric types make a DIFFERENCE! It’s important to know how to use cotton, synthetics, wool and Gore-Tex. Using the proper fabrics will keep you camping comfortably.
Outdoor clothing comfort depends on layering. Layering outdoor wear allows you to easily adjust to temperature changes. Proper layering will help you stay dry and warm (or cool).
Click HERE for more information about Outdoor Clothing.
