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Good Camping Beds

Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. But, nothing will bring that good time to a halt faster than having to sleep on cold, lumpy ground. Being uncomfortable will hamper sleep and make everyone irritable and tired. Using good quality bedding however, will help make sleeping outdoors much more comfortable, allowing a good nights sleep. You can wake up refreshed and ready to start your day hiking or canoeing or just relaxing.

Sleeping bags are the traditional method of sleeping outdoors, but putting even the best sleeping bag on the hard ground can prove uncomfortable. Using a camping bed in conjunction with a sleeping bag can provide comfort and warmth. Camping beds are sold in outdoor sporting goods stores and can also be found by shopping on the Internet. There are a variety of camping beds available and one is sure to meet your needs.

Inflatable beds are beds that are cushioned with air. These require use of an air compressor or pump to inflate. There are also self inflating beds available which provide convenience but cost a little more. The beds provide a comfortable sleeping area. Some inflatable beds are bulky, though, and may be also be heavy. Because they are inflatable, there is also chance for puncture. Ensure they are used on flat ground with no sharp objects in the way. Inflatable beds come in single sizes all the way up to king size to fit more than one person.

Cots are a great way to stay off the ground. Because they are raised, these are ideal for use in wet weather or cold weather. Adding a sleeping bag on top of the cot will provide warmth and a bit more cushion. Cots are portable and fold up easily to store in small areas. However, they may be awkward to carry long distances. Cots typically are for single use and have weight limitations.

Sleeping mats are foam liners that are set beneath a sleeping bag for added comfort. These mats are quickly becoming standard gear for camping use. The foam absorbs any rocks or hard surfaces that may prevent a restful sleep. These mats come in varying thicknesses and roll up for convenient storage. Sleeping mats are generally easy to carry and are a good option for use when not near a permanent camp site. Smaller thickness mats may provide minimal padding, so it advisable to invest in a high quality, thick mat.

Choose a camp bed with care. Consider the type of environment you will be in and weather conditions before making a decision. If you need to walk a distance from your parking area for sleeping, consider the weight and portability of the type of bed. Use of a camping bed can provide a much more restful sleep than sleeping on hard, rocky ground.

About The Author

Gray Rollins is a featured writer for DreamCamping. To learn more about camping beds, visit http://www.dreamcamping.com/campingbed/ and http://www.dreamcamping.com/bestsleepingbags/.

Written By: Gray Rollins

Choosing a correct bed mattress is an important part in your life. The average person spends one third of his or her life in bed. A bad bed mattress can cause among other problems, back pain or stiffness. While selecting the bed, the key elements that should be kept in mind are comfort, support, size and material.

Air mattresses can be uncomfortable in comparison to a foam mattress. Usages of air mattress are generally temporary, for example camping or house guest. Water mattresses are not the most popular because they are very complicated in design and difficult to deal with. Spring mattresses are made up of different layers the top and bottom layers are made from soft cotton. These are supported by coil springs and insulation pads.

Types of mattresses:

In the market, four types of mattresses are available namely,

1.Foam
2.Spring
3.Air
4.Water

Generally people use spring mattresses. However foam mattresses are now becoming more and more popular. A Foam mattress follows the shape of your body without creating extra pressure at important points. It provides better support for your back. Foam mattresses are made up of different types of layers of foam. The top layer is made up of soft memory foam. Further down layers are stiffer for support.

Size of mattresses:

Bed mattresses are available in five sizes,

King size.
Queen size.
Full (double) size.
Single size.
Crib size

Width and length vary for each type of bed. Double size is an ideal size of bed mattress for couples.

Listed below are some examples of bed and mattress measurements:

King Size Beds
78 wide x 80 long
198 X 203 CM

Californian King Size Beds
72 wide x 84 long
183 X 214 CM

Queen Size Beds
60wide x 80 long
152 X 203 CM

Full Size or Double Beds
54 wide x 75 long
137 X 191 CM

Twin Size Beds
39 wide x 75 long
99 X 191 CM

Long Twin Size Beds
39 wide x 80 long
99 X 203 CM

While buying a mattress make sure you buy the right size. There are also various designs and types of mattresses available in the market.

Material of mattresses:

Many mattresses are produced from polyvinyl chloride covered with cotton or polyester layers. Organic wool, organic cotton, and pure latex are also used to make natural mattresses. Because of fire, dust and mold resistance organic wool is an excellent choice. Natural latex is a new product in the bedding industry. Latex is resistant to bacteria, dust and mold. Latex covered with wool is also fire resident.

About the Author:

Malcolm Moorhouse www.finda-mattress.com – info@finda-mattress.com Copyright Malcolm Moorhouse 2006

Written By: Malcolm Moorhouse

The style of bed can make a big impact on your bedroom redecorating project. Being the centerpiece of the room, you want your bed to match the overall theme as well as add a bit of punch to the dcor. Wrought iron beds can add unique interest and go with many decorating themes.

Wrought iron beds can come in different styles – from fancy and ornate to one with plainer lines. These types of beds can go with many decorating themes from Victorian to French to Italian to Shabby Chic. Wrought iron beds can be romantic and add great texture to a room.

Quality wrought iron beds can also be a practical choice as well. A good wrought iron bed can be very durable and last years or even generations. You can buy some very nice new beds but there are also some interesting antique wrought iron beds that can add an elegance and charm to your bedroom that no other type of will. Some great antique beds have nice chippy paint that adds to their look and if you are concerned about rust you can use a special anti rust coating on the metal of the bed.

For a really elegant look or a look that is perfect for your girls bedroom, you can buy a wrought iron bed that has a canopy overhead. The canopy adds interest to a room with tall ceilings and creates a cozy feeling when you are in bed.

Modern wrought iron bed frames are designed in such away that it is vital for the support of the bed. The frames are specially designed for the innerspring mattresses and airbeds. If you prefer a soft side waterbed then you may have to order a custom iron bed as the traditional beds are not designed to hold a waterbed mattress.

Iron bed frames are typically strong and durable. You can buy them in most any size from twin to king and they are very easy to assemble and they can be assembled quickly. Iron beds have the capacity to hold a significant amount of weight. If one does not know what frame size is required then the tag on the mattresses should be checked in order to get the correct iron bed frame size.

The stylish look of a wrought iron bed can enhance the look of any bedroom but you will need to take care to match the style of the bed to the style of your bedroom dcor. A simplistic bedroom will go best with an iron bed that has straight unadorned lines. A Victorian or Shabby Chic bedroom might benefit from an iron bed with chippy paint. A romantic or little girls bedroom might be made even more special with a canopy bed. For a French or Tuscan style bedroom try an iron bed with an ornate scrolly design.

About the author:

Lee Dobbins writes for bedroom decorating where you can read more of her bedroom decorating articles.

Written By: Lee Dobbins

Bedrooms form the core of the house. Everyone wants to decorate the bedroom very elegantly and nicely so that it looks beautiful and cool. The bed is the center of attraction, but sometimes the small size and lack of space of a bedroom makes it look cluttered and untidy. In this situation platform beds are the best option one can go for.

A platform bed is a bed which consists of a mattress placed on a solid platform raised off the floor by legs or framing. The space below the platform bed can be utilized for storage purposes. Platform beds do not have springs.

Types of platform bed:

One can select a platform bed from the two varieties available.

* The wooden platform bed – Wooden platform beds are usually made from oak wood or maple wood. They offer warmth as well as beauty to any type of bedroom decor. They are available in many different sizes like full size, king or queen size, and twin size. Though they are usually designed to support a mattress, they can be changed and customized for use with box springs. Altering the height of the headboard and lowering the size of the slate board allows for this. The wooden platform bed is generally given a Danish oil finish.

* The metal platform bed – Metal platform beds come in many varieties from the contemporary metal platform bed to the traditional ones and they are all available in a variety of colors. The beds have predrilled holes to allow for the adjustment to the height of the bed.

* Special quality steel is used for more strength and durability of the bed. To avoid stripping and over tightening of the bolts a special Allen key is used. Steel cross bars sheets of Masonite are used for support at the side railing.

* DIY beds, from plans and instructions available on the internet

Advantages of platform beds:

1. You can make a platform bed yourself from readily available plans found on the internet

2. They provide a better mattress support area since it does not have a box spring underneath.

3. It increases the storage space and makes the room looks clean and tidy.

4. These beds are very affordable.

5. Allergies to dust can be avoided, as dust does not get collected under the bed.

6. They are portable and comfortable.

To buy a platform bed:

There are many web sites and on line merchants from where you can buy a platform bed. These web sites offer the latest designs for platform beds at very reasonable prices.

They are available in a wide range of prices so its very easy to choose a bed that suits our budget. Alternatively you could make a platform bed, the plans are readily available on the internet.

About the Author:

Malcolm Moorhouse Web: www.finda-bed.com Email: info@finda-bed.com Copyright Malcolm Moorhouse 2006

Written By: Malcolm Moorhouse

You spend a lot of your life in your bed sleeping and rejuvenating for the next day’s activity. Sleeping is a process that takes up roughly about about a third of the average person’s life. So it makes sense that you would want to make your bed comfortable and a pleasure to be in. It also is a nice bonus if the bedding you choose enhances the overall decor of your home and is pleasing to the eye.

Bed sheets are an important part of the overall bedding items used on a bed, and here are a few guidelines for choosing high quality bed sheets that you will be happy with:

Size is a very important factor in choosing bed sheets. It used to be that most mattresses were pretty standard sizes and so you could buy sheets in genralized categories like “Full”, “Queen”, and “King”, and be reasonably sure that they would fit right out of the box. But lately, mattress manufacturers have gone to adding more features to their mattresses to make them appeal to a wider range of customers, like adding pillow tops on one side or even both sides of the mattress. This added material makes the mattress much wider and therefore any bed sheets that are used on that bed will need to be bigger as well in order to fit properly. That’s why it’s a good idea to actually measure your bed in advance and make sure that the sheets will fit your particular mattress before buying them. You may have to buy one category larger or more to fit your bed.

Thread count is another important consideration when buying bed sheets. Thread count per inch, or TPI, states how many threads are in a square inch of the bed sheet material. Generally speaking, anything over 250 makes for a soft, comfortable feel, and also tends to last longer and hold up under more use. Try to avoid bed sheets that have very low thread counts under 200.

The kind of material used for bed sheets can vary considerably, from cotton to exotic silks. Cotton seems to be the most popular, but you may also want to experiment with flannels, and cotton mixed fabrics. Satins and silks are considered very high end and tend to be expensive, but some people really enjoy them as bed sheets, and wouldn’t use anything else.

After practical considerations such as these are made, you just have to decide what colors and designs that you want on your bed and we recommend that you try to stay within the overall theme of your bedroom’s decor. Selecting bed sheets is is simple if you follow these basic guidelines, and they will reward you with years of good service.

About the Author

Duane Jones – All About Bed And Bath provides free information, resources and tips on finding bedding, comforters, bathroom fixtures, tubs, and more for your home at the very best price.

Written By: Duane Jones