The 10 Best Portable Beds
Special Honors
The Futon Shop Folding Bed Environmentally-conscious households will appreciate that the foam in this bed is made up of 50 percent soybean oil, rather than the petroleum that is often found in similar products. It's hand-sewn, has a removable polyester cover, and is available in most of the sizes you'd find for a traditional mattress, ranging from twin to California King. thefutonshop.com
Editor's Notes
September 27, 2019:
The type of portable bed one might need will depend entirely on where and how they sleep when away from home. To make sure we have one to suit every use, we rounded up some models ideal for camping in a tent, staying at a friend's place, and RVing, as well as some versatile options that can work in many scenarios. For finicky sleepers who require their temporary bedding to be quite similar to their permanent resting surface, the Quictent SSB-6154, with its thick foam mattress and spring coil base is ideal. It folds up and packs into the included carrying bag to easily transport it from one location to the next. The Coleman Camping Cot is ideal when you want to bring a home-like feeling to a campsite, since it is comfortable, supportive, and elevated, yet packs down very compactly when it is time to take it on the go.
If you need something simple that will get the job done when you need a place to sleep in a pinch, get the Alpcour Deluxe Cot. It has a pillow and a pocket for your belongings, so just add a blanket or sleeping bag and you're ready to snooze. As for cluttered households that need one piece of furniture to do multiple jobs, there is the Cozzzi Trifold and the Milliard Dual-Function, both of which can be configured into a couch or bed.
Should your vehicle serve as your accommodations for the night, there's the Hiraliy ABCD, which is specifically designed to fill the back seat of a car, but can also be used on the floor or ground thanks to its rugged bottom and two-part construction. If you aren't quite sure where your adventures will have you resting, the FBSport Travel Mat rolls up much like a sleeping bag, and can be easily taken just about anywhere.