Best Double Camping Beds for the Lake District
Compare comfortable double campbeds for couples, family camping and longer stays under canvas.
A double camping bed makes sense for a campsite you can reach by car, particularly if you want to sleep raised above uneven ground. Choose according to sleeping width, packed size and combined weight capacity, and remember that a raised bed needs insulation beneath your sleeping bag in cold weather.
Compact folding option: Vango Hush Double Campbed
Folding double campbed
Vango Hush Double Campbed — Granite Grey
A straightforward double campbed with a strong steel frame, durable polyester fabric and a compact carry bag. The Hush is suited to car-based camping, festivals and occasional guest sleeping, where you want a raised sleeping surface without inflating a mattress.
- Open dimensions: 202 × 130 × 20cm (length × width × height)
- Weight: 6.56kg
- Maximum combined load: 200kg
- Packed dimensions: 67 × 25 × 11cm (manufacturer specification)
- Construction: steel frame and durable Endure polyester fabric
- Supplied with: carry bag for transport and storage
- Compatible with: Vango double self-inflating camping mat (sold separately)
Amazon ASIN B08PMG55TX. Confirm the selected variation is the double Hush, rather than the single version, and check dimensions, current price and availability before buying.
Best for comfort and longer stays: Outwell Posadas Double
Spacious, high folding double campbed
Outwell Posadas Double Foldaway Bed
A generously sized folding double campbed with a padded mesh cushion and a higher sleeping position. Its steel frame opens in seconds without assembly, making it particularly suitable for couples and family campers staying at a campsite reached by car.
- Open dimensions: 192 × 132 × 45cm (length × width × height)
- Weight: 13.5kg
- Maximum manufacturer load: 2 × 125kg; check safe loading and weight distribution
- Packed size: 97 × 27 × 20cm
- Construction: powder-coated steel frame with durable polyester sleeping surface
- Comfort: padded cushion with ventilated mesh and elasticated straps to hold a separate mat in place
- Setup: folds open without assembly and includes a carry bag
- Best for: car camping, caravan awnings and longer campsite stays rather than backpacking
Amazon ASIN B0867DR62P. Confirm the exact double version, seller, price and availability before buying. A separate insulated mat may still be needed for cold nights.
Best inflatable alternative: Coleman Extra Durable Raised Double Airbed
Raised inflatable double airbed
Coleman Extra Durable Raised Double Airbed
A comfortable alternative to a folding steel-frame campbed, with a soft brushed-polyester sleeping surface and internal coil construction for support. At 47cm high it is easier to get in and out of than many lower-profile air mattresses, although it needs inflating and care to prevent punctures.
- Inflated dimensions: 198 × 137 × 47cm (length × width × height)
- Weight: approximately 4.6kg
- Maximum total load: 295kg
- Packed dimensions: approximately 38 × 17 × 36cm
- Construction: brushed polyester laminated to puncture-resistant PVC, with supportive internal coils
- Inflation: Coleman Double Lock valve; compatible pump required and not normally included
- Storage: attached Wrap ‘N’ Roll carry bag; repair kit included according to product documentation
- Best for: family camping and campsite trips where a more mattress-like sleeping surface is preferred
Amazon ASIN B01N19AQKK. Choose the Raised Double variation, not the standard-height single or double. Check listing specifications, seller, availability and pump requirements before purchasing.
What to look for in a double camping bed
Double width and sleeping comfort
A double camping bed can be narrower than a standard domestic double mattress. Check both the width and length against the space you need, especially if two adults will share it for several nights.
Combined weight rating
Manufacturers state maximum load for the entire bed, not for each sleeper. Include both occupants and any significant weight placed on it, and avoid exceeding the stated limit.
Cold air beneath raised beds
Air circulates underneath a folding campbed and can make you feel colder even when you are well off the ground. Use a suitable insulated sleeping mat as well as an appropriately rated sleeping bag for the temperatures expected in the Lake District.
Folding campbeds versus inflatable airbeds
Steel-frame beds do not need pumping up, but may be bulky and have firm fabric support. Inflatable double airbeds can feel softer and may pack smaller, but need inflation, can lose pressure in cold weather and generally offer little insulation without an additional mat or suitable bedding.
Protect the tent groundsheet
Position the legs on level ground and use suitable floor protection where needed. Check tent floor dimensions before purchasing, allowing clearance around the bed for access and safe exits.
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Editorially updated November 2026.
“One more fell from a great mood…” Chris writes for numerous online publications, having studied at The University College of North Wales, Bangor. He is regularly in The Lake District and enjoys wild camping, hiking and watersports. His favourite location? Muncaster Castle…
