Gelert Self Inflating Mattresses & Camping Mats

Looking for a comfortable sleep? We have a large range of camping sleeping mats available online including self inflating mattresses, roll mats and camping mats. Getting a good nights sleep is vital when camping and picking the right sleeping mat for you is so important. Lots of campers actually use a self inflating mattress to go on top of a camp bed for an even more home from home feel but this is not essential.

How to inflate a self inflating mattress?

Here is a general overview of how to inflate a self-inflating mattress:

1. Unroll the mattress: Lay the mattress out on a flat surface, making sure the valve is facing up.

2. Open the valve: Unscrew or twist open the valve on the mattress to allow air to flow in.

3. Wait for the mattress to inflate: The mattress will begin to inflate on its own as air enters through the valve. The time it takes for the mattress to fully inflate can vary depending on the model, but it typically takes between 5 and 15 minutes.

4. Check the firmness: As the mattress inflates, periodically check the firmness by pressing on it with your hand. If it is not firm enough, blow air into the valve to add more air. You can also use a manual pump to inflate the mattress.

5. Close the valve: Once the mattress is fully inflated and at the desired firmness, screw or twist the valve closed to prevent air from leaking out.

6. Unfold and use: Once the mattress is fully inflated, unfold it and place it on your camping tent or any other desired surface.

It is recommended to inflate the mattress in a well-ventilated area, and to not over-inflate the mattress as it could cause damage. Also, some models might have a separate inflation and deflation valves, so make sure you are using the correct valve for inflating.

Gelert Tents and Camping Equipment

A brand name now synonymous with the outdoor market in the UK, Gelert products have been on the shelves of retailers nationwide since the 70s. Gelert was first launched by Alastair and Jane Langdon in 1975 to fulfill demand for quality, affordable outdoor equipment. As camping in the UK enjoyed a surge of popularity, customers recognised the value for money offered by the Gelert brand and the company quickly grew to become a high street favourite both as a British brand in the UK and throughout Europe.

Now one of the most well known brands in the outdoor market, Gelert continues to offer high quality products at affordable prices. A focus on selling Gelert products through independent outdoor retailers ensures that the knowledge and experience inherent in the brand reaches the end consumer and with a large and exciting product range there's something for everyone in the Gelert catalogue.

Headed up by ex-Reebok and K-Swiss boss Steve Bracewell, Gelert has a sure direction in the current turbulent outdoor market and continues to win over customers with an excellent range of good quality affordable tents, camping equipment and high specification outdoor clothing. A mainstay of the festival market, Gelert's Quick Pitch pop up tent revolutionised festival camping when it was launched in 2006, and today you will see a large number of Gelert's easy to pitch pop up tents dominating all festival camp grounds with their quirky pop up design.

The future for Gelert in 2013 is a concentration on product development to give customers good quality product at realistic prices, building on past successes and innovating for the future. Gelert's focus on being a brand you can trust will ensure continued success in the outdoor market and their marketing slogan really defines the company for consumers, simply "Gelert: outdoors made easy"