Zempire Bomberpad Camp Mattress

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

G'day Cheryl,

There is no tested R-value on the Zempire Bomberpad, so unfortunately we're not able to provide this information.

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.

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.

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 is longer by 10cm but also lighter in weight. If the R-value rating is not important to you, I don't think you can go wrong with the Zempire Bomberpad but if you're intending to camp in cooler climates, I would definitely consider spending the extra money and purchasing the Black Wolf Mega Deluxe. 

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 valve of this mat is not compatible with a pump but once fully inflated, it is a very comfortable and firm mattress to sleep on. 

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 extra thickness and offers more sleeping area given the square edges. On the other hand, the Bomberpad is made of slightly more durable fabrics. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

G'day Trish,

When you roll up the Zempire Bomberpad Camp Mattress, it packs down to approximately, 77L x 20W x 20H cm. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 :) 

G'day Julian, 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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.

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.