What Should I Consider When Buying an Air Mattress?

Many people purchase an air mattress as auxiliary bedding for overnight guests, while others use an air mattress for additional comfort on camping trips. Whatever the reason, buying an air mattress requires some comparison shopping and an inventory of all the specific features one might desire in the ideal model. One important element to consider before buying an air mattress is the inflation method. Larger air mattresses require substantial amounts of air for maximum comfort, which means the user must spend time and effort on inflation. The cheapest air mattress models on the market may require the owner to use his or her own lung power as the inflation source. If blowing into a smaller air mattress is not a problem, at least look for a model with a one-way inflation valve. This is a specially designed valve which contains a flap to trap air in the mattress. If you have to squeeze the valve in order to blow air into it, the air mattress probably has a one-way valve assembly. Without ...  more

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" which features help from wiseGEEK. Insiders Guide to Picking an Air Bed which covers 11 Points to Consider for When Buying an Air Bed from Healthy Foundations. Aerobeds are great for a number of occasions, but they are also convenient. Aerobeds inflate in roughly 60 seconds, and deflate in a record 15 seconds. Raised Aero Beds are great for guests that may have a hard time getting up from a lower position. They roll up to the size of a sleeping bag, and can be stored and forgotten until the next use. Aerobeds come in all sizes for a variety of applications. They are all hypoallergenic, puncture resistant and use standard size sheets. Ever evolving, their designs get stronger, more comfortable, and more practical every year. In fact, the Aerobed is the most respected inflatable mattress available on the market today. It's not hard to understand why. An Aerobed is the closest thing to your own bed you will ever find. The Aero Sport series, including the All Terrain, the Weekender, ...  more