Usually, high-end air mattresses come with an electric pump. An electric pump can be quite useful on a camping trip. It can speed up the process of setting up the bed and save you the hassle of trying to find a pump and pump parts that work with your air mattress. But also keep in mind that pumps will make packing and storing more difficult. In the end, it is one more thing to pack and carry on the trip. There are some hacks you can use instead of an air pump. It is possible to inflate a mattress if you have a plastic bag without any holes.