Well, that depends on what you are comparing them against. No camping mattress is as comfortable as a memory foam mattress. However, that would also be an unreasonable comparison. In general, camping mattresses are much more spacious than the average sleeping pad. Sleeping pads emphasize more on being portable and lightweight and provide just enough padding to help you sleep. On the other hand, camping mattresses focus a bit more on providing you with a comfortable surface to sleep on.