The Intex corner sofa is EXACTLY that – it’s a sofa which is best positioned in the corner of your tent or awning. The Asab weighs around 2kg and measures 135cm across and 85cm deep, with a height of 49cm. It’s actually larger than you expect when pumped up and is pretty inviting to rest your weary legs.

With all that space available, the option to bring along some luxury furniture is often too good to resist. If you are likely to have friends visiting your tent for drinks or there are a few of you camping together then a huge inflatable air sofa is a fantastic bit of kit for social gatherings. They are doubly good for just chilling out. Easy to inflate with no pump required, you simply need to whisk the bed through the air and trap it inside using the sleeve opening. When fully inflated, you can enjoy up to 5 to 6 hours of plump and air-filled comfort, and with a carry bag included, this couch is highly portable, too. The cheapest option on test, but potentially the most fun (for the kids at least). The Asab Double Pod is essentially two moulded apertures within an inflatable body creating what looks like a large pair of goggles. Large enough to let you relax in comfort, it comes with a unique pillow-shaped headrest, or you can share the bed with a friend in a more upright and seated position.

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Available in a selection of supercool colors and designs, this awesome inflatable air sofa is perfect for use at the park, at festivals, on the beach, and anywhere else. Made from lightweight but super-durable material that has been designed to repel water and remain resistant to punctures and abrasions, this lounger is suitable for use all year round. Use an air pump (manual or electric) to inflate the sofa to the desired firmness. The pump should be connected to the valve and switched on. With a fashionable transparent trim and a soft velvety seat, it looks great and feels super comfortable, and the spacious design gives you plenty of space to stretch out your upper body while you read, chat, snooze, and enjoy. Because the two cushions are connected to each other and to the main frame of the sofa they can also be unfolded into a Queen-size bed measuring 221 x 193 x 66 cm. This is long enough for me to stretch out in full, and I’m pretty tall at 6ft3 (191cm). It is exceptionally comfortable and great for chilling out to watch TV or similar, or even lie out in the sun. We love the flexibility of the Intex, and for the money it is hard to beat. Punctures

The Campeze consists of three individual chambers which are physically connected but inflated separately. These chambers can then be arranged and rearranged into five different 2-seater sofa and sleeping options. For us, there were only two main options that were useful: a) the two-seater ‘high sofa’ shown in the photo above, and b) the full bed option (shown below). All the other options are basically variants on these but at different heights, and utilising different numbers of chambers. Key Dimensions It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions and guidelines to ensure that the sofa is inflated properly and safely. It is also important to note that the time it takes to inflate a camping sofa will vary depending on the size of the sofa and the type of air pump used. Is an inflatable sofa comfortable?

Plonk your bum in one of the spaces and the body of the inflatable holds you secure – extremely comfortable if you don’t mind a semi-lounged seating posture. By swinging out the lower chamber, the sofa turns into a lounger or bed as shown above. Unfortunately it is not long enough for taller members of society, having only around 1.8m of length to lie on in a straight line. I’m more like 1.95m and so had to lie diagonally, and even then my feet dropped over the edge.

Where the Campeze comes into its own though is when it gets transformed into a double bed – this is simply achieved by undoing the velcro straps and unfolding the three chambers. Simplicity itself and an exceptionally comfortable sleeping station is the result. Use a blow up couch outside on a sunny day – you can drag them outside and recline in the sun – they can even replace standard folding camping chairs if care is taken against puncture risk. Inflation is a doddle but there is no pump provided (understandable at this price). There is just a single valve for the entire unit – plug in your pump, switch on and you’ll be inflated in under 5 minutes. We wouldn’t recommend doing it with lung power alone (we tried) – a pump is essential! In Use

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The Intex Inflatable Corner Couch is the absolute daddy of the inflatable world. You need a sizeable tent to house it, but you’ll be basking in luxury once it’s up. Materials and Dimensions While they’re not strictly a sofa, this futuristic set of Vango Inflatable chairs may as well be. They have been specifically designed as a pair which can closely fit together to allow two people to choose to sit closely together if they so desire (or not as the case may be!).