There’s an awful lot of construction that goes into a setting up camp, even with an inflatable Berghaus tent. I have to say rolling things up – mattresses, sleeping bags, you name it, is my LEAST favourite part of the camping experience. I think this is partly why the Hi Gear camp bunk beds appealed to me! I like the fact there’s no faffing around with pumps, and no issues with having to deflate beds like you get with blow-up mattresses.

Hi-Gear Duo Portable Camping Bunk Bed with Steel Frame

Pros: Canvas camp beds are comfy and these are no exception. The kids will sleep very well in these. If you’ve ever slept on a canvas camping tent bed, you’ll know how comfy they are. In terms of sleeping bags for bunk beds, our young kids slept in these padded Vango Starlight sleeping bags and were more excited by the prospect of who was going on the top bunk, than the softness of the bed, so were very happy with their lot.You don't have permission to access "http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15899142/hi-gear-folding-camp-bed-15899142" on this server.

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You don't have permission to access "http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15905102/hi-gear-duo-bunk-15905102" on this server. Due to their heavy-duty steel construction most camping bunk beds are extremely strong. Carrying Weight Take your kids camping bunk to the Peak District with this handy camping guide to the area from Peak District Kids. Here on this blog, I share my expert knowledge of Bristol with guides, ideas for family-friendly days out and seasonal events to help you make the most of the city.You don't have permission to access "http://www.ultimateoutdoors.com/15905104/hi-gear-duo-bunk-15905104" on this server. You don't have permission to access "http://www.millets.co.uk/15905104/hi-gear-duo-bunk-15905104" on this server. They feel really sturdy – my husband even ended up sleeping on one for a night, during a bed-hopping evening with the kids – you know the kind. I’m 5’8″, so you can get an idea for the length of the bunk bed in the photo above. Once they’re up and in the tent though, as they only take up the same amount of room as one camp bed, there is plenty of space left for the sprawl of kiddo paraphernalia. You will allow yourself more storage space, plus you can use your bunk beds for other purposes such as single benches or single beds.

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Yes I highly recommend the Hi Gear Duo bunk! The bunk beds are portable, practical, convenient, durable and strong. Our kids loved them and took it in turns each night to sleep on the top bunk. They slept really well in the bunk beds, better than they have slept anywhere EVER before – sometimes even until 10am (!) in the morning (although this was also to do with the busy, outdoor, late-night camping lifestyle). Super heavy! This makes it very stable but you don’t want to be carrying it far. 28kg. You can always look at a camping trolley to help.If you think I left any out that should be included or have a suggestion for a future article, let me know in the comments below.