Vango Camp Bed / Sun lounger

Vango Camp Bed / Sun lounger
Foldable, compact size for storage and ease of carrying to maximise comfort and enjoyment during camping trips and weekends away. 

Features
Sturdy 28mm alloy frame, 450D Polyester ripstop fabric with padded foam, adjustable to 3 positions, dimensions: 180 x 60 x 30cm

Verdict
Good quality and robust product which unfolds in seconds. Particularly like the adjustability to 3 positions. Although it has a foam padding I thought it a little hard to sleep on and found I had to supplement the top with a cheap self inflating mat. It’s not the cheapest camp bed on the market but I think you’ll get your monies worth as it’s built to last. it also doubles up as a funky looking sun lounger on those lazy summer days outside the tent.

The Cost
Around the £40 mark

Information and Links
For further information on Vango and their products visit Vango

Reviewed by Camper Pete
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Royal Camp Bed

Royal Camp bed
This three-leg camp bed with raised pillow area folds in to its own bag for easy storage and transporting 

Features
Fabric: Polyester, strong steel frame. Length: 180cm  Width: 61cm 

 Verdict
These camp beds are a bit like Marmite, you either love ‘em or hate ‘em.  I’ve tried the 4 legged (different brand) and 3 legged versions but prefer the Royal 3 legged versions as I found the 4 legged version almost impossible to get both ends of the poles into the fabric sleeve ends which means one end of the bed ends up a bit on the saggy side. The 3 legged version (or at least the Royal version) doesn’t seem to suffer from this and is easier to assemble and if I’m honest seems a bit better quality.

As with all of these types of beds they can tip if attempting to sit on the edge but I find them quite comfortable (especially if supplemented with a cheap self inflating mat).

The Cost
Around the £10 mark, a bargain price  

Information and Links
For further information on Royal and their products visit Royal

Reviewed by Camper Pete
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Highlander Campbed

Highlander Camp bed
This folding camp bed is easily assembled, strong and comfortable making it an excellent accessory ideal for camping and outdoor use. Comes complete with a hard wearing carry bag with strap for easy portability whilst the bed features a steel frame construction which allows it to have an impressive maximum load of eighty five kilos and unfolds in seconds. 

Features
Dimensions: 195 x 64 x 54cm, Tube: 1.9 x 1.3mm,  Weight: 7kg, Cloth: Tough 600D Polyester / PVC fabric. Durable ‘Nylon 66’ feet, folds into small pack.

Verdict
There’s quite a few similar versions of these beds on the market, even Tesco and Argos sell unbranded versions. They’re a bit on the heavy side to cart around but they’re as ‘tough as old boots’ and won’t tip over when you’re putting your socks on. They can feel a bit on the hard side and once again I prefer to supplement them with a cheap self inflatable mat. At 195cm in length it’ll stop most peoples feet hanging over the bottom edge and the slightly raised head should stop your pillow falling of the top end in the middle of the night.

The Cost
Between the £15 - £30 (look for the sales/discounts)  

Information and Links
For further information on Highlander and their products visit Highlander

Reviewed by Camper Pete
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