Unstable, not very comfy... maybe good for kids
Written: Mar 20 '07
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Pros: Deflates and rolls up compactly to store inside included bag, adjustable firmness
Cons: Unless inflated until firm it tends to be unstable, noisy to re-inflate at night.
The Bottom Line: Although it's great for its ability to inflate quickly and store away easily, it's just not a comfortable or stable sleeping surface.
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| jennster55's Full Review: Aero Raised Aerobed (Twin, Full, Queen) |
We needed a spare bed for out of town guests, one that was comfortable yet easily store-able. Reading reviews of the different types available -- inflatable mattresses, or fold up cots, or traditional mattress and box spring sets -- convinced me that the Aerobed was the way to go.
The idea of it is terrific: a bed that inflates quickly, is as comfortable, if not more comfortable than a traditional innerspring mattress, is the same size and height as a real bed, deflates quickly, and folds neatly and compactly into a little bag for storing in the back of a closet.
With use, however, I've found it's not all that it's cracked up to be.
To be fair, there are some things I liked about it:
- Inflates in as quickly as a couple of minutes
- Same size and height as a traditional twin-size bed
- Quiet to sleep on -- no whooshing sounds that cheap air mattresses make when a sleeping person rolls over or shifts
- Deflates and rolls up compactly, fitting easily into its included bag for storage
- Sheets I already own for spare twin bed fit on the twin Aerobed mattress
- Flocked vinyl mattress top keeps sheets from slipping off
Some people have had trouble with the quality of the Aerobeds, having air leakage issues -- holes in the vinyl seams, especially in corners or areas of the mattress that experience lots of stress or movement. In the past five months we've used it, we have not had any of those issues.
Despite its good points, I've found it to be pretty disappointing overall. Here's why:
- It's heavy when deflated and rolled into its bag
- It's wobbly and unstable to sleep on when inflated to a softer (not firm) consistency
- The valve at the top of the mattress protrudes and leaves scuff marks on the wall
- Adding air with the attached pump is very loud -- don't try it at night when sleeping in a room with another person!
- Deflating it takes longer than "under a minute", as the manufacturer claims, and I found I had to actually sit on it to press all the air out
- Adult guests have said it's definitely not as comfortable as an innerspring mattress and box spring
- Very expensive for an air mattress
- Chilly to sleep on in the winter
In retrospect, I wish I had spent the money on a cheap innerspring mattress and box spring set. Although having the ability to store the Aerobed is nice; the bottom line is, it's just not a great spare bed. I'd rather sacrifice the space and have a real bed, so that my guests are comfortable.
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Mattress Size: Twin
Mattress Firmness: Somewhat firm
Amount Paid (US$): 199
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jennster55
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Location: Western Chicago suburbs, IL, USA
Reviews written: 23
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About Me:
I live in the Chicago suburbs with my husband, baby daughter and two cats.
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