The dimples looked (but didn’t feel) deeper than the ones we were used to seeing on air beds, but there’s obviously some method to the madness, because we experienced a blissful night’s sleep (despite the fact that, for this price, we’d have loved to have seen a built-in pump, rather than having to dust off our own one). Admittedly, its teal-themed fabulousness had no bearing on comfort levels, which were surprisingly high. Continue reading.Ĭall us fickle, but we absolutely loved the teal-blue hue of this bed – in our experience, inflatable air beds come in varying (but equally depressing) shades of grey, green and black. Packing it away was surprisingly easy too – it deflated (a process we started by simply uncapping the valve) in under three minutes.
#BLOW UP BED PLUS#
Ridges designed to support the head, shoulder, hips and legs did precisely that, and the stability was second-to-none – despite being keen campers, we hate the rocking sensation associated with sleeping on airbeds, but the comfort plus provided a level of stability we’ve never found in an inflatable. Watching it slowly inflate, like some strange, rubbery alien, was weirdly enjoyable, and we were floored by the level of comfort. We relied on mains power (although you can use your own pump, too), and were impressed with the design of both the built-in pump and the cord, which tucks neatly into the side of the bed. The blurb states that it inflates – using the built-in pump – in three minutes, but it actually achieved optimum inflation in slightly under this time. It’s huge, and one of the deepest inflatable beds we’ve come across – we appreciated the heavy-duty carry bag it came in. This isn’t an air bed designed to be crammed into backpacks or squeezed into a one-person tent. Putting a blanket under the airbed will stop these from forming.”įirst things first. “These are created as body heat is pulled towards the cold ground. “Convection currents can easily form in the trapped air, and these will sap body heat,” says Clive Garrett, Oase Outdoors’s in-house camping expert. Typically, they’ll have a small valve which needs to be opened to kick-start the inflation process, before the firmness can be increased with a few breaths of air.įinally, a top tip, which will be especially relevant if you’re using an air bed during a camping holiday: always place a rug or blanket beneath the air bed. These feature a thin layer of foam through which air circulates, and they are becoming increasingly popular.
Or for nights under canvas, you should also consider self-inflating mattresses. These days, built-in pumps are incredibly common, allowing the bed to be inflated with a flick of a switch once it’s been attached to either mains power or a battery pack, although these types will always be compatible with standalone pumps, too.
The good news? They’ve come a long way since the days of paper-thin rubber, leaking valves and the need to spend an entire day inflating them with a foot pump.
There are various theories as to why – from the increased popularity of staycations and camping holidays to post-lockdown get-togethers – but generally speaking, if beds are limited, an air bed becomes the next best thing. Sales of air beds have, ironically, exploded.
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