The PROS = For the price, this is a pretty nice airbed. I had been using a foam mattress for camping, but decided to try an airbed for the first time to save space when packing. It was surprisingly comfortable, and a twin size fitted sheet did indeed fit on it perfectly. It deflated quickly, and folded up small enough to fit back in the box. The mattress itself deserves 5 stars.
The CONS = The pump (which is included) is not impressive. It needs 6 "C" batteries (so you have to purchase two packs of four). It seems to take quite a long time to fill up the airbed using the pump. Perhaps this is normal, I have never used an airbed before, but it seemed very slow to me. And I could not figure out any way to not hold the nozzle the entire time, so you have to sit and hold it while it ever so slowly inflates the mattress. Plus, filling the airbed ONE time nearly drained the batteries! If you need to buy new batteries every single time you want to fill the airbed, that cost will add up very quickly. I lost a little air the first night I used it, and there was just enough juice left in the batteries to top it up. On the second night, the batteries had no juice left, so I was unable to top it off. However, it did retain enough air to be comfy, and I realize this might be a standard problem with the first use. I plan to use this mattress again next camping season, but I plan to find a much better pump. The pump that comes with the mattress rates 2 stars.
UPDATE September 2018:
I have now used this mattress for 3 years of summer camping, and it is still as good as new. I am impressed that such an inexpensive mattress has held up so well. As for the crummy pump that comes with it, I bought an inexpensive Intex brand pump that plugs into the lighter socket of my car and it works like a charm, inflating the mattress fully in under two minutes. I still keep the battery pump in my tent just in case the mattress needs topping up during a multi night camping event. I highly recommend this long lasting mattress and the Intex plug in pump.
Intex Quick-Fill DC Electric Air Pump, Max. Air Flow 21.2CFM Car Plug
| Size | Tw" |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Easy To Clean,Inflatable |
| Brand | Intex |
| Color | Green |
| Product Dimensions | 75"L x 39"W x 8.75"Th |
| Specific Uses For Product | Bed |
| Included Components | 8.75in Twin Prestige Downy Airbed |
| Target Audience | Adult |
| Model Name | 8.75in Twin Prestige Downy Airbed |
| Capacity | 3E+2 Pounds |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe With Damp Cloth |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Firmness Description | Firm |
| Item Thickness | 8.75 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Intex |
| Top Material Type | REG |
| UPC | 885411921270 757274275336 151903126301 885336765836 666670446243 885535347574 885866064065 885146773052 012300980548 782573153696 885466802616 680807916751 956260764650 163120329892 801947373864 763615771566 808113021031 078257669677 804904213777 885349546026 804067404548 790951941285 078257315369 885217490314 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 10078257315366, 00078257315369 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.86 x 11.1 x 4.88 inches |
| Package Weight | 2.79 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.13 x 13.39 x 10.43 inches |
| Brand Name | Intex |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty Description | 90 day manufacturer limited. |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Part Number | 66967E |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Style | Twin |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
