What is an Air Mattress?

An air mattress is exactly what its name implies ?a mattress filled with air. What’s especially convenient about an air mattress is that one can provide a quick, comfortable place to sleep without an allocated space for a bed. Air mattresses come in very handy for camping, overnight guests and as travel beds. An air mattress can be used as a replacement for a traditional mattress on a bed, but normal use is reserved mostly for a temporary solution to sleeping rather than long term. An air mattress works in a similar manner to other inflatable objects. It has a valve for air to go in and later escape for deflation and storage. Though almost any size mattress is available, twin and full are the most popular retail sizes. An air mattress is designed to work with its coordinating size bed sheets as well. The quality, price, and functionality of different air mattresses vary. You can purchase an air mattress for camping for less than some sleeping bags cost, however their quality is meant ...  more

An air mattress is exactly what its name implies – a mattress filled with air. What’s especially convenient about an air mattress is that one can provide a quick, comfortable place to sleep without an allocated space for a bed. Air mattresses come in very handy for camping, overnight guests and as travel beds. An air mattress can be used as a replacement for a traditional mattress on a bed, but normal use is reserved mostly for a temporary solution to sleeping rather than long term. An air mattress works in a similar manner to other inflatable objects. It has a valve for air to go in and later escape for deflation and storage. Though almost any size mattress is available, twin and full are the most popular retail sizes. An air mattress is designed to work with its coordinating size bed sheets as well. The quality, price, and functionality of different air mattresses vary. You can purchase an air mattress for camping for less than some sleeping bags cost, however their quality is ...  more

If you want to literally to float away while in sleep, then buying an air mattress is a good idea. These are mattresses made out of either plastic or rubber. The materials can also include textile-enforced resources. If you remember your inflatable beach toys when you were a kid, that is pretty much the basic technology behind air mattresses. An air mattress uses a manual foot pedal to add in air. Some modern ones use electric air pump and are fully automated.  more