The “Heimdall” foldable camping bed from KIRKJUBØUR® is a high-quality product that has been specially developed for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing or festivals. It offers a number of advantages, including a clever folding system for quick assembly and disassembly and a dirt- and water-repellent lying surface. With its lightweight steel frame and lying surface (175 x 52 cm) made of polyester , the product can withstand a load of up to 100 kg . The slim design when folded, the low weight and the carrying bag supplied make transportation child’s play.
Advantages
✅ Lightweight & compact
✅ high level of comfort
✅ Sophisticated folding system
✅ Dirt and water-repellent lying surface
Disadvantages
❌ Unpleasant odor at first
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | No unnecessary packaging waste was produced | 100 points |
| Package contents & scope | Camping bed incl. storage bag | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Illustrated instructions in German | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The “Heimdall” camping bed from KIRKJUBØUR® impresses right from the start with its careful packaging. The cardboard box is sturdy and offers the product sufficient protection during transportation. In addition, unnecessary packaging waste has been deliberately avoided, which is very positive in terms of sustainability. Instead of superfluous packaging material, the buyer can expect a practical storage bag in which the camping bed can be stored safely and securely.
Storage bag
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Attractive design, alloy steel frame, polyester cover, plastic coating on the feet | 100 points |
| Processing | Very good workmanship | 100 points |
| Stability | High stability, does not wobble | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No information on sustainability, but high-quality materials | 80 points |
| Miscellaneous | Unpleasant odor at first | 70 points |
| Total | 90 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
Folded up
The “Heimdall” camping bed from KIRKJUBØUR® impresses at first glance with its appealing design. High-quality polyester, a plastic cover and alloy steel give the bed an attractive appearance. On closer inspection, it is noticeable that the workmanship of the product is of very good quality. There are no visible seam defects and the material transitions are neatly finished. There are also no hard edges, scratches or dents, which indicates careful workmanship . The camping bed proves to be extremely stable and does not wobble even under load. This robustness gives the user a feeling of safety and comfort. Although there are no explicit references to the sustainability of the product, the high-quality workmanship suggests that value was placed on a durable construction . Only the initial smell of the material could be perceived as unpleasant. However, this dissipates after a short time and does not affect the function or quality of the product.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | Comfortable reclining position, reclining surface of 175 x 52 cm | 90 points |
| Stability | Maximum load capacity of 100 kg, stable stand, robust metal construction, non-slip plastic coating on the feet | 95 points |
| Transportation | Storage bag, weight: 6 kg, slim design | 100 points |
| Structure | Simple folding mechanism, no additional tools, stretching of the lying surface necessary | 85 points |
| Versatility | Dirt and water-repellent, can be used individually | 100 points |
| Total | 94 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The practical test of the “Heimdall” camping bed from KIRKJUBØUR® confirms the manufacturer’s advertising promises. The comfort of the bed is ensured by the sufficient lying surface and the comfortable lying position . The robust metal construction guarantees a secure stand for loads of up to 100 kg, while the non-slip, profiled plastic coating on the feet provides additional stability . Transporting the camping bed is extremely convenient thanks to its low weight of around 6 kg and slim design. This makes the bed ideal for trips, camping, festivals and other outdoor activities. The product is easy to assemble thanks to the simple folding mechanism and requires no assembly tools. However, it should be noted that the lying surface may need to be stretched slightly before the final assembly step due to the folded storage, which requires a certain amount of force. The versatility of the bed is demonstrated by the dirt and water-repellent mattress base. It is therefore easy to wipe clean and easy to maintain.
Customers can currently choose between the colorsblack, blue, grey and green .
in the practical test
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good | 100 points |
| Rating cut | Not rated, as there are still too few customer reviews | |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
Prices of up to €100 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €38. The “Heimdall” camping bed from KIRKJUBØUR® is therefore currently in the lower price segment with a price of €39.99. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is very good.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 100 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 90 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 94 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 100 points |
| Total | 95 points |
