# Practical Sleeping Mats The AeroBed PakMat Sleep System Rolls Up Easily and Conveniently By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-14 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerobed-pakmat-sleep-system References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/09/14/aerobed-pakmat-sleep-system-is-actually-practical/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003M5BIGU/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Some people can't rough it like others and need extra bits of comfort to make such activities as [camping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-camp-pillow) a doable undertaking; the AeroBed PakMat Sleep System is one of those bits of comfort that has been taken to another level. Unlike classic [sleeping mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-camping-mattress) that roll out easily but go back to its original state with difficulty (as though saying, "Nope, I wanna stay."), this mat is easily packed away into a plastic container. Interestingly enough, that same container [acts as the pump](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apo5c) that fills the AeroBed PakMat Sleep System up in the first place. A simple solution to an annoying (if not serious) problem, the system ensures that comfort and convenience remain a key element throughout the whole excursion, which will be appreciated immensely by city folk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convenient Sleep Systems:** The AeroBed PakMat Sleep System is an example of a mattress that is easily packed away into a plastic container, providing convenience and practicality. - **Portable Sleeping Gear:** The demand for outdoor gear that is easy to transport and use, like the AeroBed PakMat Sleep System, is on the rise. - **Innovative Camping Furniture:** Camping furniture designs are being updated to make outdoor activities more enjoyable, and new solutions like the AeroBed PakMat Sleep System are leading the way. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Retail:** Outdoor gear retailers can capitalize on the trend of practical sleeping mats that offer convenience for camping and other outdoor activities. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and other hospitality businesses can attract customers by incorporating portable and convenient sleeping equipment like the AeroBed PakMat Sleep System. - **Travel:** The trend for portable and easily packable camping equipment like the AeroBed PakMat Sleep System can also disrupt the travel industry by providing a new level of comfort for travelers on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Sleep Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-mattress.md) - [Extra-Comfy Campsite Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kammok-ursa-sleep-system.md) - [Side Sleeper Camping Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-sleeping-mat.md) - [Revolutionary Backpacking Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionary-backpacking-mats.md) - [All-in-One Ultralight Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultralight-mat.md) - [Dual-Layer Camping Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hest-foamy.md) - [Inclusively Designed Camping Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exped-backpacking-line.md) - [Self-Inflating Insulated Sleeping Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-sleeping-pad.md) - [Packable Camp Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-camp-pillow.md)