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The busiest car camping time of year is here, and if you're looking to gear up ahead of your trip, Dick's Sporting Goods is one of the first places to look for a great deal. The outdoor retailer has some of the steepest discounts on camping gear right now, with up to 75% off select tents from The North Face and Marmot, comfortable hiking boots, and even popular pocket knives. But there's no piece of gear perhaps more important than a comfortable sleeping pad, and Dick's just knocked $100 off a great one.
Ampex’s Bertin Self-Inflating Camp Bed is now on sale at Dick’s for $90, which is a little over 50% off of the regular price of $190. Though it only has four reviews, each reviewer has raved about this sleeping pad, noting how “comfortable, easy to use, and durable” it is. If you want to elevate your outdoor camping—and sleeping—experience, this is a great deal on a comfy pad that’ll save your back on the next trip. If you’re looking for something a bit cheaper, it also comes in a slightly smaller model for only $80.
This sleeping pad is just the right size for a car camping or overlanding trip because it's large enough to make you feel like you're sleeping at home. It weighs in at 7 pounds, it’s almost the size of a regular twin mattress, and it's thick enough to boast a toasty warm R-value of 9.1, making it suitable for use in the winter. It’s also very durable since it’s made with a tough TPU-coated bottom and comes with a patch kit, just in case you need to make repairs on the fly. Blowing it up is a cinch with its self-inflating valve, but it also comes with a “pump sack” that lets you fine-tune the firmness. To pack it up, a one-way deflation valve makes the process simple and speedy.
Happy campers raved about how quick and simple it was to get the sleeping pad to the right level. “The design is genius and practical,” one reviewer said, adding, “It's a game changer for anyone who enjoys camping or outdoor adventures. It is very quick and easy to set up.”
Other shoppers were very satisfied with how comfortable the sleeping pad was. "I woke up feeling refreshed and ready for another day of adventure," one shopper said. Another echoed that remark, saying it “is seriously the most comfortable air/inflatable mattress I have ever come across.”
To level up your camping sleep experience, you need to pick up a sleeping pad like this one. Not only is it a great deal at a solid $100 off, but it’s easy to set up and deflate, and it's durable enough to last a long time. But sales don’t last forever, and at this low of a price, it’ll go quickly, so be sure to add one to your cart before it’s too late.
