Best Air Beds for Tall People — Extra Length Options

Standard air beds are designed for people of average height — typically 170–180 cm. If you are over 183 cm (6 feet), your feet may hang off the end, or you find yourself sleeping diagonally to fit. Neither is acceptable for a decent night's sleep. Here are the best extra-length air bed options for tall campers heading into summer 2026.

Why Standard Beds Fall Short

A typical single air bed measures 185 cm long. If you are 183 cm tall, that leaves 2 cm of headroom — which means your pillow pushes you down the bed and your feet touch the end. Taller campers lose sleep space rapidly. At 190 cm, you are genuinely too long for a standard bed.

Doubles vary more — some are 185 cm, others stretch to 200 cm. But even on a 200 cm double, a 190 cm tall person has only 10 cm of clearance, which disappears with a pillow.

Extra-Length Air Beds Available in the UK

Coleman Maxi Comfort Raised King — 198 cm

At 198 cm long and 152 cm wide, this is one of the longest air beds readily available. Tall campers up to 190 cm can sleep comfortably with room for a pillow. The 46 cm raised height and coil construction make it one of the most comfortable camping beds available full stop. The built-in pump inflates it in under four minutes.

Outwell Reel Double — 195 cm

Outwell's dimensions are generous compared to many competitors. At 195 cm, the Reel Double accommodates tall sleepers better than the 185 cm standard doubles from other brands. Coil construction keeps the surface flat and comfortable. A strong choice for tall couples.

Outwell Flock Superior Single — 195 cm

One of the few singles that exceeds 190 cm in length. Tall solo campers or teenagers who have outgrown standard beds will find this a welcome option. The raised height adds comfort and the flocked top grips bedding well.

Vango Blissful Tall Double — 195 cm

Vango's raised double matches Outwell's length while adding a built-in rechargeable pump. The "Tall" designation is not just marketing — it genuinely caters to taller sleepers. Available as a double only.

Tips for Tall Campers on Standard Beds

If a longer bed is not available or is out of budget, these workarounds help.

• Skip the pillow or use a thin one: A thick pillow pushes your body 10–15 cm toward the foot end. A thin travel pillow or a folded jumper saves that space.
• Sleep diagonally: On a wide double, sleeping corner to corner adds 20+ cm of effective length. Not ideal for couples but workable for solo sleepers on oversized beds.
• Position feet over the edge: If the bed is on a raised frame or simply on the ground, letting your feet extend slightly past the end is more comfortable than curling up.

Alternative Sleep Solutions for Tall People

Camp Beds

Several camp beds and cots are available in extra-long versions. A 200+ cm camp bed frame with a mattress pad provides a guaranteed-fit sleeping surface that no air bed can exceed.

Self-Inflating Mats

Self-inflating mats from Vango and Outwell come in lengths up to 200 cm. They sit lower than air beds but offer a more forgiving fit for tall users because the foam conforms to body shape at the edges.

Tent Height Matters Too

Tall campers on raised air beds need extra tent headroom. A 195 cm person on a 46 cm raised bed needs 241 cm just to sit upright on the mattress. Check tent peak height and bedroom height before buying. Tunnel tents and bell tents from Kampa and Outwell generally offer the most internal height.

Bedding Adjustments

Standard sleeping bags may also be short for tall campers. Look for extra-long sleeping bags rated at 200 cm or more. Using a duvet from home avoids the length issue entirely — just bring a king-size duvet for a double bed.

Browse our camping air beds collection and filter by dimensions to find beds that fit. Pair with a pump and get your summer 2026 tall-camper setup sorted early — extra-length models are niche and stock moves fast.