This bed would be great for camping. I have a rechargable Aero when they first came out and did not let the battery fully drain before recharging. The result is the charger did not keep a charge for long. When I called Customer service,they said, they were sorry, but the instructions state you have to make sure the battery is drained before recharging or else you will diminish the life of the charge. This battery option seems to be logical, except D batteries can be kind of expensive if you use it for sleepovers over friends homes all summer. I share this story because I did not appreciate the way Aerobed Customer Service handled my problem, which is a reflection on the company and the products they sell.