You may have experienced camping before and you probably do not like it. One of the reasons could be after spending a long day hiking in the woods; you are looking toward a good night's sleeping and you wake upward with a sore back. Today, camping beds comes in all form and sizes. Their level of comfort has also increased. Many are ultra light for the camper too.   Backpackers have used rolled foam outdoor camping beds for years on the trail. They're light and warm, and they pack down reasonably well. They're also cheap and durable enough to be used as seats for cooking in camp or for a table to keep your cookware out of the dirt and sand.   Self-inflating camping beds like the Thermarest line provide more warmth than the froth mats while staying just about as light. They pull a layer of air among two levels of insulation, and the warm air trapped inside keeps you from the chilly ground. Self-inflating beds also are easier on the back, giving you a little extra cushion over the rocks and sticks beneath your tent. When most likely ready to be able to camp these beds can be compressed in order to press all of the air out, making them easy and compact to package back into your backpack.   Full inflatable beds offer even more warmth and protection, though their weight and bulk usually limit their use to organizations who are car camping. With regard to those who can get this luxury to their campsite, their nights under the stars will be as comfortable as staying in their beds at home. Since, when inflated, blow up camp beds take upwards as much space as a standard mattress, they take quite a lttle bit of air to fill. They may also prone to punctures, which can mean per night on the cold, hard surface.   The classic cot is also a alternative to the blow up camping bed, though could possibly be also usually too heavy to be of any use to backpackers. They're nice for car camping or base camps though, since they're comfortable, set up quickly, and keep you well over a cold surface. Since they use up so much space they are sometimes problematic to use in smaller tents, though they're simply perfect for family-sized or wall tents.   Hammocks can be used as camping beds. They are small and light. That is one great boon for backpackers. They may come with a highly effective rain travel can be made of a tiny tarp and some pieces of rope. You could even forget about bringing your entire tent. However, the only disadvantage is the fact that hammocks cannot be used for cold-weather camping.