How to Choose an Air Bed

Air Bed Types

One of the first things to consider in relation to this purchase is what kind of air bed to buy. The inflatable mattresses have come a long way because they are all a thin layer of air that keeps your body (barely) away from the ground. There are models on the market that have many advantages and disadvantages. You can determine the type of product you will receive, taking into account the purpose of the product and the budget you set for purchase.

In general, high mattresses are preferred because they are more comfortable than thin ones. When high ones are inflated, they become similar to traditional mattresses and are approximately in value in comfort. Another option is convertible air mattresses that can also be used as furniture. If you want to sit in a comfortable place when you don’t want to sleep, that’s great. Self-inflatables are located directly into the pump, and this is quite practical. Another is fixed air beds with frames and rails that make your sleep needs permanent.

Comfort Level and Thickness in the Air Bed

The comfort level of a good bed is usually directly proportional to its thickness. Therefore, a thick air bed will be more comfortable than the thinner one, because there will be more air in it during the night. Especially on cold nights, it is common to lose some of the air overnight. Therefore, it is useful to sleep on a bed full of air while sleeping at night. You can start the night comfortably with a thin mattress, but you are likely to wake up on the floor in the morning.

Air beds with materials such as memory foam will be more comfortable than others. In such cases, you use the air to support your body weight, increasing your comfort with memory foam. These products generally allow you to sleep comfortably, but the price is quite high compared to others.

Air Bed Sizes

Like normal mattresses, there are different dimensions that vary between air mattresses. Twin, Full, Queen, and King are commonly used sizes. Choosing the right size is important and will meet your needs. The Twin and Full mattress are the most suitable sizes for outdoor and travel. If you don’t have a family and you’re going to use it in a tent-like environment, you don’t need a big mattress.

The most widely used Queen mattress size. It’s big enough for two adults to sleep comfortably, but smaller than king size. It will not cover your entire living room or bedroom. The options are generally many, as manufacturers bring the Queen in more units and varieties.

Finally, there is king size. King would be a great choice if you have an extra room and you don’t care more about the price you’re paying the Queen. If you are going to use it for your guests, they will sleep happily in comfort.

Air Bed Pump – Ease of Use

Inflating the bed can be drudgery or it can be quick and easy. A pump is incredibly suitable for these situations. Surprisingly, some models may require the use of a hand or foot pump that requires some effort.

On the other hand, other mattresses come with electrically powered inflation units. You can operate the inflation unit by plugging in the battery or outlet and inflate your bed quickly and comfortably.

The main advantage of the automatic pump is that it can press new air into your bed during the night. If you wake up in the middle of the night and notice that it’s lost air, you can fill it with air again with just a touch. This is a great convenience, allowing you to sleep comfortably at night and you will not be left behind. In the middle of the night, no one wants to try to manually inflate the mattress.

Air Retention Capability

It’s a critical point because it’s an air mattress. You don’t have to think about how long your spring mattress will last through the night. But when you have an air mattress, the only thing between you and the ground is the weather, and you have to deal with it.

As we mentioned earlier, if you are sleeping in the cold or outside in a tent, the lack of air is a source of concern.

If you live in a place where the night temperature drops significantly, you should make sure that your mattress is filled with as much air as possible. Cold temperatures cause the air to condense, which means that the air inside the bed will not support you enough until morning.

While there’s not much you can do in cold weather, you can choose the one that can withstand as much cold weather as possible. If there’s a leak or two in the bed and you combine it with cold weather conditions, you’ll probably find yourself on the floor when you wake up in the morning. You can choose products designed to prevent leaks as much as possible.

Warranty / Customer Service

It is useful to buy a product with a warranty protection. Or at least choose a company with a good reputation in customer service. When something goes wrong, you can solve the problem and move on, but you don’t want to be alone in the process of solving it.

This is especially important for automatic inflating air mattresses that come with an inflator unit.

In such cases, your collateral will be directly proportional to the price of the product. Buying an expensive product will give you a direct kind of guarantee, but if you buy a cheap bed you’ll probably be on your own.

Prices of Air Bed

Needless to say, you’ll want to think carefully about the price with everything. You’re going to have to pay a few hundred dollars to buy one of the quality options. Or you’ll choose a way to keep the budget low and limit the comfort and features you want.

Actually, it’s all about what you want this bed to do for you.

Are you looking for something that won’t stick to the floor while you’re sleeping in your tent in the wilderness for a few days? You can save money by buying a suitable product from a store with reputable and happy customers.

Do you need anything to inflate in the guest room for a week when your family comes to you? You may want to buy a better model that will help you get a good night’s sleep for your family. Think about your own needs and set yourself a budget for those needs.