I recently went on a road trip with my old pickup, and it got me thinking about how to make those long drives more comfortable. That’s when I had the idea to try out a blow-up mattress for the truck bed. I’d seen some folks use them before, but I wasn’t sure if it was worth the hassle. Let me tell you, it was an interesting experiment!
First, I started looking around for a mattress. I mean, who knew there were so many types? I saw some mentions of the “SweetNight” brand and their memory foam stuff, and even “Sealy” which claimed to be America’s #1. They all sounded fancy, talking about cooling effects and whatnot. But I just wanted something that wouldn’t make my back ache after a night in the truck bed. I even saw this “Puffy” mattress with a 101-night trial – tempting, but I just couldn’t afford it.
After browsing for a while, I decided to check out Target, since they usually have a bit of everything. I found a few options there, nothing too special, just some simple air mattresses that looked like they would fit.
- I grabbed one that seemed decent enough.
- Took it out to the truck.
- Tried to blow it up.
It took longer than I thought it would, but I eventually got it inflated. I’m not gonna lie, it felt a bit awkward setting it up in the truck bed. I mean it fit, but it wasn’t exactly luxurious. I tossed some blankets and pillows on top to make it a little cozier.
That night, I decided to give it a go. I climbed into the truck bed, feeling a bit like I was camping in my own driveway. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. The mattress was surprisingly comfortable, though a bit bouncy. Not exactly like sleeping on a cloud, but definitely better than the hard truck bed. My back felt okay in the morning, which was a win in my book.
Conclusion
So, would I recommend a blow-up mattress for your pickup? It’s a tough call. It’s not a perfect solution. It’s not some fancy memory foam, or like those mattresses with a cooling effect, but it gets the job done. For me, it was a decent way to make a long trip a bit more comfortable, but don’t expect it to change your life. It was a fun experiment, and I’ll probably use it again when I’m on the road. But maybe next time, I’ll invest in a pump to make the setup a little easier!
