There was the odd squeak when I turned from side to side, but I managed to dampen this with an extra blanket on the bed.

The self-inflating air beds we tried go up to 48cm in height at the pillow end, compared to thinner camping-focused designs that can be just 16cm in height. To force absolutely all of the air out of the mattress, try making small, tight folds or rolls like you might do to force toothpaste out of its tube. Argos Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as a credit broker (713206), and works exclusively with the lender, Home Retail Group Card Services Limited trading as Argos Card and Argos Financial Services, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide credit (716148).It’s a good idea to take it out and pump it up to check it over every three months or so to keep it in tip-top condition. Any sort of machine that can be made to blow air can conceivably be used to inflate an air mattress. I didn’t let the kids bounce on this one for too long as it’s so near the floor, but it does come with a puncture repair patch for peace of mind and is overall a perfectly practical and comfy camping mattress. They are also very versatile and can be used indoors or outdoors, making them a great investment for any household. Simply open the air hole, wait for air to begin leaving the mattress, and hold the vacuum hose or nozzle over the hole to speed up the deflation.

Whether you are camping, attending a festival, or hosting guests, an air bed is sure to provide a comfortable night's sleep. Note that electric pumps are usually quite loud, so you may want to be careful about running them around where others are sleeping. While they are not intended as a replacement for a proper mattress – since they don’t provide the same support – they are increasingly impressive in terms of comfort. While it is similar in size to the Bestway Fortech in terms of length and width, it’s just a tad lower and so easier to clamber onto. From single air beds for compact spaces to double air beds for more spacious areas, you'll find lots of sizes and designs from all the top brands.This comfortable double airbed with a flocked surface is perfect to be used either indoors as an extra sleeping option for family and friends or outdoors for camping trips and at festivals. In the morning, we note which beds have stayed firm and which ones are noticeably spongier than the night before. We use cookies and similar technologies to offer you a personalized, safe, reliable experience and to be able to measure page performance to continue improving our services.

COMFORTABLE FLOCKED SURFACE – The airbed has a flocked surface designed for your comfort and relaxation. DOUBLE AIRBED – This comfortable double airbed with a flocked surface is perfect to be used either indoors as an extra sleeping option for family and friends or outdoors for camping trips and at festivals. This makes them a great option for camping trips, as they can be taken along in a backpack or car trunk.I managed to dampen squeaks with an extra blanket under me (I recommend doing this for warmth, anyway). Need to know Carry bag, built-in headboard, raised edges around the side to stop you rolling off, flocked cover material. If you have an electric or battery powered pump, insert the pump's nozzle into the valve opening and simply turn on the pump.