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Ozark Trail Deluxe Camp Pad

A blue inflatable camp pad measuring 78 x 25 x 3.5 inches, made for campers who want real cushion without paying premium prices. The easy inflate valve skips the pump, and it rolls up small for the trip home.
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What's Under You

Built for Simple Camp Nights

Three and a half inches of cushion sit between you and the tent floor, while the easy inflate valve lets you add air without packing a pump. When the trip ends, it rolls down for the ride home.
Ozark Trail blue inflatable camp pad laid flat inside a tent with the easy inflate valve visible at the corner

Comfort That Carries You to Morning

Ozark Trail blue inflatable camp pad laid flat on a tent floor, seen from a low angle
Sleep Off Cold Uneven Ground

Three and a half inches of cushion keep tent seams, roots and packed dirt from pressing into your back, so uneven ground feels far less noticeable when you wake.

One adult camper stretching while waking on the blue inflatable camp pad inside a tent
Wake Up Rested for the Day Hike

Better support through the night means fewer aches at sunrise. One camper reported waking refreshed instead of sore, ready to start the day's hiking without extra stretching.

An adult hand holding the easy inflate valve open at the corner of the blue camp pad
No Pump Needed to Get Air

The easy inflate valve lets you add or release air by mouth until the firmness feels right, then close it off. Setup takes minutes and you can adjust mid-trip if you want it softer.

Rolled Ozark Trail blue inflatable camp pad resting beside a canvas backpack at a campsite
Packs Down for the Trip Home

Roll it up after breakfast and it stores neatly, taking little room in a car trunk or a backpack. Its 3.5 pound weight keeps the load reasonable for short carries to the site.

Side view of the fully inflated Ozark Trail blue camp pad showing its 3.5 inch thickness
Holds Air Through the Night

Reviewers noted the pad stayed firm until morning without topping up. That means no midnight refills, and you start the day on the same cushion you settled into at bedtime.

Blue Ozark Trail inflatable camp pad inside a tent with a sleeping bag laid on top at dusk
Honest Value for Short Trips

At $17.99 it covers the basics well: cushion, easy inflation and a compact pack. It is built for weekends and first setups rather than seasons of hard daily use.

Who It Serves Best

Where This Pad Fits Your Trip

The pad suits casual, short-trip camping where comfort matters but a premium sleeping system is hard to justify. It works for weekenders, first-time buyers outfitting a kit and hosts who need a spare bed.

Weekend Car Camping Trips

If you drive to the site and set up for a night or two, this pad covers the main need: a cushioned place to sleep at a price that leaves room in the budget for food and firewood.

A First Camping Setup List

Building a kit from scratch? A pad like this gets you sleeping comfortably without a big outlay, so you can cover the tent and sleeping bag first and upgrade the pad later.

Guest or Spare Sleeping Pad

Families keep a second pad on hand for an extra camper or a friend who joins at the last minute. It rolls into a small space and inflates fast when an unexpected guest arrives.

Handling the Pad

Set Up, Sleep, and Roll Away

Setup is quick once you know the rhythm: clear a flat spot, inflate by mouth to the firmness you like, then seal the valve. After the trip, press the air out and roll it tight for storage.

Clear a Flat Spot

Remove rocks, twigs and crumbs from the tent floor before you unroll the pad.

Unroll and Open Valve

Lay the pad flat and hold the easy inflate valve open to start adding air.

Inflate by Mouth

Blow in steady breaths until the pad feels firm, checking the surface as you go.

Set the Firmness

Add a little more air for a stiffer sleep or open the valve briefly to soften it.

Close the Valve Tight

Press the valve shut so it holds air through the night and into the morning.

Roll for Storage

Squeeze out leftover air, roll from the far end, and stow it in your bag.

First-Hand Camp Nights

Campers Report Back on the Pad

Four campers describe the same essentials: quick inflation, steady support through the night and a pad that packs down small. Several mention waking without the back soreness they expect from tent floors.
I took this Ozark Trail camp pad on a recent trip and was surprised by how comfortable it felt. It inflated quickly and gave me steady support all night. The easy inflate valve made setup simple, and by morning I felt rested and ready to start hiking. I would recommend it to campers wanting a reliable sleep surface.
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Marla K.
Quick inflation and a rested morning on the trail
This sleeping pad did more than I expected on my last camping trip. The size suited my tent well and it rolled up neatly for storage. The blue color was a nice touch. I liked how light it was to carry, and it kept its air all weekend without a refill.
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Devon R.
Held its air and packed down neatly for storage
I have tried several sleeping pads and this one is among the best I have used. It was easy to inflate and the thickness gave real cushioning. I usually wake with back pain when camping, but this time I woke up feeling refreshed. It is compact enough to fit in my backpack without taking much space.
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Priya S.
Thick enough to ease a sore back overnight
This pad changed how I sleep outdoors. I worried it would not be comfortable at its size, but the 3.5 inch thickness made for a cozy night even on uneven ground. I stayed warm and the soft surface felt good against my skin. Cleaning and packing up afterward were easy too.
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Chris T.
Cozy even on uneven ground at 3.5 inches thick
Before You Buy

Questions Shoppers Ask About This Pad

No. The easy inflate valve lets you add air by mouth, so you can skip carrying a pump. Fill it until it feels firm, then close the valve. If you want it softer later, open the valve briefly to let a little air out.
The pad measures 78 by 25 by 3.5 inches. That thickness sits between you and the tent floor, and reviewers reported sleeping on uneven ground without feeling every bump. Your result will vary with the surface beneath you.
At 78 inches long and 25 inches wide, it suits most adults and leaves room in a typical one- or two-person tent. Check your own length and your tent’s floor dimensions if you are taller or sharing the space with gear.
It keeps you off the cold tent floor, which helps, but it is not an insulated cold-weather pad. Reviewers said they stayed warm in the conditions they camped in. For low temperatures, add a sleeping bag rated for the forecast.
Let it dry fully, press the air out, and roll it up rather than folding hard along the same crease. The listing describes this specific pad as used one night and clean like new, so check it over when it arrives.
The listing shows two available at $17.99, with the condition noted as used for one night and clean like new. Specifications cover size, blue color, 3.5 pound weight, camp pad type and camping use. Ask the seller for anything else.
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