If you’re after a simple no fuss mat for your all your outdoorsy needs, you can rely on the Bomberpad Mattress from Zempire to help you get a solid night’s sleep in the great outdoors.
The top side of the Bomberpad Mattress has a soft suede feel, and the underside has a dotted non-slip surface to prevent you from sliding around and disturbing your sleep. The foam inside the mattress is tapered for comfort, cross cored and is treated to prevent bacteria – so it’s an all-round high-quality mattress.
After a long day exploring or just relaxing and enjoying the scenery - you can climb into your tent knowing you’ll be resting on a solid and comfortable mattress with the Bomberpad mattress from Zempire.
How long does it normally take to inflate fully, especially the first time? I just received mine (two) and left them out to inflate for about 30 mins now, but being the first time user, I wasn't sure how long I need to wait for them to fully inflate. Also, do these normally slope to the ends? It seems like both of them slope down to each side for heads/feet compare to the middle. Is this normal or do I need to wait longer until they get even throughout?
G'day JJ,
The Bomberpad and most self-inflating mats can take up to 2 days to inflate the first time they are used. This is to allow the foam to rejuvenate and inflate fully. This will occur most efficiently in a warm room, so if you're able to pop them in a warm room for a few days with the valves open they should come up to their full volume.
Or is there another similar sized item you suggest for a tall and heavy person (125kgs) Do you recommend for use inside your Companion Prohiker 2 tent.
G'day Greg,
Yes the Bomberpad Camp Mattress comes with a carry bag to keep it nicely rolled up and easy to transport. You'll be able to use this inside the Prohiker 2 tent, however, just so you know, this mattress isn't designed for hiking. If you're after a hiking mat we can certainly make some alternate recommendations, just swing us an email, or give us a buzz and we can help you out.
How would this fit on the oztrail deluxe bunk beds? Thanks
G'day Kirrilly,
I had a look at our display and the Zempire Bomperpad Camp Mattress is too wide to fit the Oztrail Deluxe Bunk bed comfortably, but I put the Black Wolf Super Deluxe Camp Mat and that fit quite well. My colleague Ben puts the Bomberpad on the Oztrail Deluxe Double Bunk (In the Features Video at 1:26 minutes) but it does not fit without some minor distortions to the mat. Both mats will have some overhang height-wise.
Thanks so much for that info. Any other recommendations for a cheaper mat that would fit? The blackwolf one looks good but is out of our price range.
G'day Kirrilly,
That's fair enough. Another option would be the Explore Planet Earth Sim Camper F60 Camp Mat. It's not quite as wide as the Zempire Bomberpad so it will fit between the frame better and still offer plenty of comfort at a decent price.
I've used a couple cheaper self inflating mats before - an ultra thin one (unknown brand) and a 10cm Dune 4WD mat - and I could feel the hard ground underneath me through the padding of the mat, especially while sitting. Is this typical of all camping mats or do these better quality ones offer more robust padding? I'm tossing up between this ad the OzTrail. Thanks.
G'day Rob,
Just typing this after having a quick lay down on our Bomberpad instore. I don't feel the ground through this mat at all, even when sitting up, however, this will obviously vary person to person depending on how heavy you are. Ultimately the Bomberpad is lovely and thick and contains a pretty dense foam. You also have the option of putting a bit more air into it after it self inflates if you are needing it even firmer. Looking between this and the Oztrail, I'd be inclined to say the Zempire Bomberpad is the way to go.
How hard is it to roll this back up? Can it easily roll up into its compressed size as listed (77 x 20 x 20) - or is that unrealistic?
G'day John,
This mattress is reasonably easy to roll back up as it has two valves which let a lot of air out. The trick is to get both your hands and knees in on the action! In terms of compressed size, this will depend on how much effort is put into squeezing the air out. I often find that rolling it twice will often expel that last bit of air meaning it can compress down quite small. So the 77x20x20 is not unrealistic, it would just require a bit of effort.
What is the r-value om the Zempire Bomberpad?
G'day Cheryl,
There is no tested R-value on the Zempire Bomberpad, so unfortunately we're not able to provide this information.
Does the bomberpad camp mattress have the same one way air valve as the monstamat?
G'day Claire,
It does not. Its a simple screw open and shut valve, which does mean alittle more muscle required during the pack up.
Hi, What is the R-Rating of the Bomberpad? Suitable for vic alpines during winter?
G'day Brad,
There is no tested R-value on the Zempire Bomberpad. We're pretty confident that you would be ok during winter in the Vic alpine region, but if you wanted to be sure we'd suggest looking at a mat with a tested R-value.
How would the Zempire Bomberpad compare with the Blackwolf Mega Deluxe mat?
G'day Mike,
Thanks for your enquiry. The Zempire Bomberpad Camp Mat is a very comfortable and good value mat, the soft suede top adds a touch of luxury to your camping experience. The open cell foam has a thickness of 7cm and has been treated to prevent bacteria- Overall a solid quality mat. However, there are a few points worth noting when comparing the Bomberpad and the Black Wolf Mega Deluxe Camp Mat. Along with the mat thickness, one major difference is the R-Value. The Bomberpad does not have an R-value rating, whereas the Mega Deluxe has an R-value of 9.5, this rating adds a high level of insulation to keep you warm throughout the night. Add the mat thickness of 10cm and you'll be set to have a really comfortable nights rest. The packed dimensions of the Black Wolf Mega Deluxe Camp Mat
I haven't been able to find any information on the Zempire website to say if these are bonded or not. I am keen to purchase two of these but need to know first. Also, can you add more air via the vents with a pump if needed? I noticed that the foam is antibacterial but I would still prefer not to use my breath just to be sure.
G'day Yvonne,
The Zempire Bomberpad Camp Mattress cover is bonded to the foam inner which means the air has nowhere to go other than between you and the ground. Unfortunately, the
Aside from price what are the key differences between the two Zempire mats?
Basically, the Mostamat is top shelf in the Zempire range and the Bomberpad is just below that. They are both of the similar build quality, but the Monstamat is more comfortable, has
Price aside, if you want comfort, go with the Monstmat. If you are a little rough with your gear, the Bomberpad may be a better choice.
could you join 2 singles together to get a larger width compared to the twin?
G'day Kayla,
You sure can join two single mats together but you'll need a 'couple' kit like the Exped Universal Mat Coupler or the Sea to Summit Mat Coupler Loops.
can you use this with the 50mm mattress (by placing it on top) in the zempire ranger 900 swag or is it preferable to replace the foam mattress with the self inflating bomberpad.
G'day Nathan,
You'll be able to set this up either way. The comfort should be fine with just the Bomberpad in there, but if you leave the foam in at the same time it just won't roll up quite as small.
i see the width is 76cm of the bomberpad. i measured my zempire ranger 900 swag and between the inflatible poles it measures 73cm so it might just tuck up a little between the poles.
G'day Nathan,
I don't have a Ranger set up on the shop floor here to test this but it shouldn't be a problem. The mat will give a little where it needs to, and it is a little bit narrower than 76cm because they must be measuring the 'flap' of fabric off each side of the mat.
Wondering if you can join 2 of the single Bomberpads together?
G'day Adam,
Zempire doesn't make anything specific to join the Bomberpads together, but the Sea to Summit Mat Coupler Loops will do the trick.
Will this mattress fit in a oztrail easy fold stretcher tent
G'day Liam,
I've given this a go on the shop floor and the Zempire Bomberpad fits perfectly inside the Oztrail Easy Fold Stretcher Tent.
Which is the better mat? Will be used for a child (9yo).
G'day Adrian,
Both the Oztrail and Zempire Bomberpads Camp Mattress are great camping mats. I personally own a Zempire, which my 6-year-old daughter sleeps on when we go camping. She finds it comfy and sleeps well on it. Based purely on that personal experience, I'd probably lean towards recommending the Zempire for you but I do feel that you'd be happy no matter which way you went.
Hey how does this compare with the Zempire Megamat? According to the specs they fold down to about same size. Os that right? Are they the same for comfort? Durability? Thanks!
G'day Brad,
You're right with the pack-down size, both the Zempire Bomberpad and the Zempire Megamat pack down to a similar size. As for comfort and durability, the Megamat is a thicker mattress and is lighter than the Bomberpad, this means that it's a little softer. Because the Bomberpad is a little denser, you might find it to be a touch more durable but not by any huge stretch. I personally own a Zempire Megamat and find it incredibly comfortable, the Bomberpad is a little too hard for my liking but that would probably come down to personal preference for most people.
How would you recommend storing the mattress? Is it OK to store rolled up, or better to do so inflated (as once recommended to me for a Thermarest). Thank you!
G'day Ben,
Good question. As a general rule, I'd say store your mat inflated with the valve open if you have space. If you need to roll it up for storage due to space restrictions I'd keep the valve open. In short, keeping the mat as uncompressed as possible when in storage is a good idea.
Hi Snowys, my son has a AOS tracker king single swag, I am wondering if this mattress will make the packed swag size smaller without compromising comfort? We use the black wolf double in our double swag and it has made a big difference. Thanks Cheryl
G'day Cheryl,
The Zempire Bomberpad Camp Mattress is a comfortable enough mattress to sleep on. I've got one that my daughter uses when we go camping and she always sleeps well on it. If you were wanting to fold it inside your swag though, you'd need to roll all the air out of it, seal the valve and then roll it again inside the swag. If you just roll it in the swag then the air will start to come back in and the mattress will expand inside the swag.
What is the size of this rolled up mat please?
G'day Trish,
When you roll up the Zempire Bomberpad Camp Mattress, it packs down to approximately, 77L x 20W x 20H cm.
I've just noticed that the functional width of the Gecko is less than the total width because the end poles extend. Is there a stretcher that will fit these inside?
Hi Peter,
You're right the Zempire Bomberpad isn't going to be a perfect fit for the Gecko. I've tried the Bomberpad on top of the King Goanna Stretcher in store, and the mat fits within the frame with no overhang as it's 210L x 80W, and the Bomberpad is 198L x 76W cm.
The King Goanna is also one of the most reliable stretchers in the range, so it's definitely one you should take a look at.
Thanks for that. It looks like the Oztent Gecko stretcher would be a better choice because a bit of extra length is not really an issue for the kids but the mat overhanging the sides worries me because of wear and tear. Though the Gecko does not seem to have as stable legs.
G'day Peter,
The Bomberpad mat will definitely hang over the edge of the Oztent Gecko stretcher, so if you are concerned about wear and tear a better choice would be the King Goanna as that is a bigger size.
The Gecko and King Goanna both have the same legs, and we find them to very reliable models that our customers provide great feedback on. These stretchers are also padded for extra comfort which is an extra bonus.
It says that the pad fits perfectly on the stretcher, but the stretcher is 65.5cm wide and the pad 76cm. It seems to be a bit longer too That's 2 inches overhand each side. Am I missing something?
G'day Peter,
I've just checked this out, and you're not missing anything - it seems that we were!
The Bomberpad is indeed going to have a bit of overhang on the speedy stretcher, you could still use it on top of this stretcher but I suppose they're not as complimentary as we thought.
Thanks for pointing this out for us, I'll make sure the description is changed to prevent further confusion.
Hello, What is the R-value of this mat ? Regards
Hi Julian,
Unfortunately Zempire have not supplied this information for the Bomberpad Mattress! Most of the cheaper self-inflating mats do not list an R-Value. I'll get in touch with Zempire on Monday to see if they can provide any further information, but if insulation is something that you're really concerned about then you may be better off looking at one of the Black Wolf deluxe mats :)Â
G'day Julian,Â
I've spoken with Zempire, and they've confirmed that their Bomberpad Camp Mattress doesn't have an R Value rating. As Lisa mentioned before, if that is a feature that's important to you we have a few options that you might want to check out.Â
The Mega Deluxe from Black Wolf has a high R value of 9.5, and the Megamat 10 LXW from Exped also has an R value of 9.5 - so they'll provide a lot of warmth and insulation.Â
I just can't decide what to get the kids! They are 5, 7 and 9 and about 20-30kg range) would the F35 mat be comfortable enough? We are family camping not hiking rough or anything! Thinking it would save on space/weight, but then if they aren't comfortable - well we wont be either!
G'day Katie,
I've just popped downstairs and had a chat with some of the staff who have kids, and they reckon that the Bomberpad is the way to go as it's more comfortable than the F35.Â
The Bomberpad is 7cm thick (as opposed to the 3.5cm of the F35), has a soft suede finish which is going to be more comfortable in summer, and is very well made considering the price - so it definitely has the edge over the F35 in a few ways. Â
It can be a pain lugging around extra weight, but at the end of the day you will all have a lot more fun if you get a good night's sleep.Â
If you're still unsure about your choice, you can always give us a buzz on 1300 914 007 and one of our customer service team will be happy to talk you through the range.Â
Is this mattress bonded?
Hi Robin. Thanks for the question. The Zempire Bomberpad Camp Mattress is a fantastic quality unit, with Suede Polyester non-slip top so you wont slide off in the middle of the night. The cover is bonded to the foam inner which means the air has nowhere to go other than between you and the ground, giving the best comfort levels in self inflating mattresses. The length of this mattress is a generous 198cm long and 76cm wide.
Which is better? Oztrail 4wd or this one?
Hi Katie. The Oztrail mat is a bit thicker, however the Zempire mat packs down a bit smaller and is lighter so it is easier to pack and transport. The seams on the Zempire appear stronger and the suede polyester top feels more luxurious, however this can be a matter of personal preference.Â