While blow-up mattresses, hybrid foam and air mattresses, and even other foam mattresses have attempted to make the experience more enjoyable, memory foam mattresses have set themselves apart in recent years. Offering comfort, durability, insulation, and unmatched ease of use, mattresses like those in the HEST series of sleep solutions are a viable alternative for outdoors sleepers and travelers alike. To understand exactly why memory foam have separated itself from the pack we dove a little deeper, comparing traditional portable mattresses with the HEST line of memory foam mattresses—here's what we found.
Memory foam naturally insulates better than air or low-density foam, keeping campers warmer on cold nights. Air mattresses often have poor insulation, leading to heat loss and colder-than-comfortable mornings. Cheap foam and hybrid options might not offer consistent warmth in varying temperatures—a gamble that might lead to a more uncomfortable overnight. Because memory foam has good insulation properties, it is also better at holding its form when the mercury drops, meaning no stiff, frozen beds or deflated air mattresses. When summer rolls around, memory foam is also more breathable than its competition, letting air come in through the mattress rather than creating a sweaty, plastic-y mess.
Memory foam camping mattresses are often rollable and easy to deploy, without needing pumps or extensive setup like blow-up mattresses. In fact, the HEST line only requires an easy roll and clip to go from laid out to packed up. Though some foam or hybrid options are portable, very few offer the convenience of a well-designed memory foam pad, especially if durability and comfort are priorities. Don't ignore the importance of a sleep solution that you can take with you wherever the next adventure might lead.
