Camping season has arrived, but which mattress is worth packing? Our expert rigorously tested 26 to find the best for durability and comfort

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Whether you love sleeping under the stars or only do so under duress, a decent camping mattress will at least help ensure you are well-rested and better equipped to handle the wider thrills and spills of outdoor living.

The days when your only choice was between a foam roll mat or a leaky airbed and foot pump are long gone. From self-inflating mattresses to lightweight sleeping pads and insulated airbeds, the comfort and portability of sleeping mats have dramatically improved. But with so many types of camping mattresses available, costing from tens to hundreds of pounds, it can be difficult to know where to start.

Best camping mattress overall: Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft£212.50 at Outdoor Action

Best budget camping mattress: Simond inflatable trekking mattress MT500 Air Insulating L£64.99 at Decathlon

Best double mattress: Big Agnes Rapide SL insulated tent floor pad£244.95 at Wildbounds

Best self-inflating mattress for luxury camping: Coleman Supercomfort self-inflating sleeping mat double£195 at AE Leisure

Best sleeping mat for expeditions: Alpkit Radiant£99.99 at Alpkit

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