Active Era Luxury Single Size Air Mattress - Elevated Inflatable Air Bed, Electric Built-in Pump, Raised Pillow & Structured I-Beam Technology

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A camping trip in the great outdoors is a wonderful way to unwind, spend time with loved ones and switch off from the daily hustle of life for a bit. To make sure you’re getting proper sleep every night even during campouts, air beds are a great choice. They’re easy to pop in and out of tents and can be inflated and deflated with ease. From single air beds for compact spaces to double air beds for more spacious areas, you'll find lots of sizes and designs from all the top brands. Any extras: While most air beds come with the inflatable mattress and the inflatable mattress alone, there are others that offer extras. They might include pillows, sleeping bags, and more. Of course, these air beds will normally be more expensive, so you need to work out whether those extras are worth the extra pennies. The main difference between an air mattress and an air bed is that the former is designed to be used indoors, while the latter is for outdoor use. What is the lifespan of an air bed? What makes air beds worth it is the far better quality of sleep they offer by elevating you properly off the ground. They also allow you to eschew sleeping bags in favour of proper sheets, pillows and duvets to make camping far comfier. A good air bed is also a great investment for putting guests up in comfort at home.

Single Size: Perfect for an individual to enjoy a restful night's sleep, this single air bed provides maximum comfort whether camping or moving house. Size: You can buy an air bed in various sizes, from a smaller single to a much larger queen. So, when choosing the best air bed for your needs, it’s important to understand who the air bed is for. If you like to have one lying around the house for unexpected guests, it’s always a good idea to go bigger. But if you’re buying an air bed for your camping trips, you should always measure your tent before buying the biggest one on offer. Most good air beds come with their own fixing kit. Each kit’s instructions may vary so be sure to read them carefully. Why not explore our range of all-in-one air beds which feature an air mattress, a pillow and a sleeping bag? You'll still need to make sure you've brought an air pump. Go for a foot pump or an ultra-efficient electric air pump, the choice is yours. And if you're looking for separate sleeping bags, then we’ve got a great variety of those too.

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As for us, we wanted to make sure that we put together a varied selection of the best air beds that cover all of the above bases. While you might spot a few from the same manufacturer, they'll be in different sizes to suit a variety of needs. The average air bed can easily last up to 15 years. Often, if you opt for an air bed that has a built-in pump, the pump will fail before the bed will. How to choose the best air bed for you Once you find the hole, circle it gently with a permanent marker so you don’t lose it and then deflate it. According to Lauren Fountain from the Sleep Foundation, to fix the leak, you’ll need to locate the hole and then clean the area. She goes on to say you then need to “use an adhesive and some plastic or vinyl patches to cover the leak” and “after letting the patch set for several hours, you can test the patch to ensure the mattress is no longer leaking”.

They roll up small, similar to your average yoga mat and are extremely light. Some people might find them too thin and firm. However, note that they can also be used with a camp bed base for an off-the-ground set-up. Air beds follow the same sizing rules as regular mattresses, but they can feel a bit smaller based on their level of inflation.According to the Sleep Foundation, it’s completely natural for air beds to lose some inflation over time. However, if this happens regularly, it’s probably due to a puncture of some kind. If this sounds like a problem you’re dealing with, fear not, as DIY repairs are very common within the air bed community. Inflation: There are two kinds of air beds: those that have a built-in pump and those that require an external pump. This is something you need to consider when choosing an air bed, as you need to figure out what you’d rather. As you can imagine, a self-inflating air bed is much easier to use on a regular basis - but it’ll also be more expensive. One of the most common worries for would-be campers is whether they’ll be able to get a good night’s sleep in a tent – after all, a family holiday or a festival weekend isn’t much fun if you’re not getting proper rest. And the best way to make sure you sleep well in the great outdoors is on a decent air bed. Of course, a SIM isn't the only alternative. We'd also recommend the best sofa beds and the best chair beds for something more permanent and stylish. How easy is it to inflate and deflate an air mattress?

If your air mattress doesn’t come with a repair kit, there are many available online, or you can repair the hole in the same way as you would with a bike puncture. How we select Choose how to inflate: Air beds have a variety of ways to inflate - from self-inflating and built-in pumps to manual inflation, which can require some physical effort with either a foot pump, hand pump or electric pump. When purchasing the bed, this is something to bear in mind, particularly if you need to buy an air pump alongside it. This depends on how much your budget will stretch. There are three main types of pumps: a foot pump, an integrated pump or an electric pump. The majority of the top of the range airbeds come with a rechargeable or mains-operated integrated pump. They will also have a remote control that can inflate and deflate the mattress within a matter of seconds. Some air beds come with a patch kit, which typically includes an adhesive, applicator and patches that match your air bed material. However if you don’t have this kit to hand, you can either buy one (taking into consideration the colour and material of your mattress) or fashion something yourself. Substitutes for a patch include some kind of thin, plastic material, such as part of a shower curtain liner – and you’ll want to use a strong glue as your adhesive, so your DIY work dries tight.There’s a good selection of choices online when it comes to choosing the right air bed for a good night’s sleep. “At Decathlon, we’ve seen a 190 per cent increase in demand for airbeds compared to last year,” reports Chris Allen, Outdoor expert at Decathlon. “Our ultimate comfort one-person mattress saw a four-fold increase in popularity, which perhaps highlights the fact that we’re craving more stress-free, maximum-comfort holidays.” When choosing the best air bed for you and your family, you need to consider a few different things. After all, there are so many different air beds on the market, and narrowing down your search criteria can make your decision a lot easier.