To clean a mattress, start by removing all bedding and vacuuming the surface to remove any loose dirt and debris.

As for pockets, there are only two very large handwarmers, situated just high enough to be useable whilst wearing a rucksack. Pockets-wise, there are inner and outer ones on the chest that will just about hold a medium-size smartphone and there are handwarmer pockets too – these are cut off by a hipbelt but most of them are still usable. In summary, we are impressed with the IForrest, but please don’t be expecting Shangri-La levels of comfort. The IForrest self-inflating sleeping pad is a great intermediate product with the ability to take on overnight hiking expeditions and use at the camp-site.

It’s light, it’s durable, it’s breathable and protective and it’s well furnished with features – there’s a lot to like here.

A couple of these together give a highly flexible campsite sleeping option, especially if placed on camp beds.The dual-valve system works well, and there is no screw-on end cap like most of the SIMs we’ve looked at.

It features a longer length at the rear and arms, a hood with good volume, and a Velcro tab for easy adjustment. Kampa have made it exceptionally easy to inflate and deflate the Kip Highrise, and this is one of its major strengths.

However, these have been found to be harmful to health and to persist a very long time in food chains and the environment, so they are being phased out and replaced with more environmentally friendly though usually less durable alternatives. This fabric has a good quality feel to it too; it’s soft to the touch and quiet and there’s a slight stretch to it. A single layered carpet can normally just be thrown into the washing machine and because it is lightweight can be put almost anywhere to dry out. Whatever type of camping stove you choose, you can look forward to cooking up a tasty meal after a busy day exploring. The Decathlon Quechua Luxury SIM is an 8cm thick self inflating mattress which has an excellent R-rating of 8.

Whether it’s a super comfy air mattress or something altogether more luxurious you’re looking for, we’ve rounded up some of the best luxury camp bed options for a comfortable night under canvas.The question of camping with your partner using a double bed/mattress vs 2 x singles is a perennial one. It serves it’s purpose very well, it was a good purchase and we have seen no reason to change it for anything else. A good waterproof jacket or rain jacket is an essential for every outdoor adventure and, in a lot of cases, it’s extremely important to have one in your backpack for safety reasons – even if good weather is forecast. The top surface of the SIM uses an embossed no-slip outer layer meaning that you don’t slide around during the night – a bugbear of mine on plastic air mattresses!