You are using a web browser we don't support. Please use the latest version of one of these browsers. Sleeping surface is soft next to skin; welded seams enhance durability and prevent leaking Includes manual air pump with simple, 1-way inflation valve to keep air from leaking during setup; separate deflation valve lets you dump air quickly Includes stuff sack for packing and storage The REI Relax Queen Air Bed measures 79 x 56 x 6 in. With nearly 80 years of adventure stitched in, REI Co-op brand gear is built better by co-op experts, employees and members. View all REI Co-op Air Mattresses 8.5 x 16 inches 79 x 56 x 6 inches (With pump) 6 lbs. 10 oz. REI Co-op Relax Air Bed - Queen Reviews - page 2 The accompanying pump has a DEFLATE port on the handle, which I would like to use. If I connect one of the hose to the DEFLATE port, how do I connect the other end to the airbed? I disagree with the answer that REIservice gave.
You cannot attach the pump in the deflate mode in the same way as was used to inflate the mattress because it is a one-way valve on the mattress. If you unscrew the one-way inflate valve to empty the air from the mattress, then there is no obvious way to attach the pump to deflate the mattress. I would like see/hear clarification on this. Otherwise, I just lay mattress flat and let the air empty out, then fold it lengthwise in thirds, then roll it up to get the rest of the air out. Something missing on this product is the maximum weight load. Example most queens I have seen thus far put a rather paltry sum of 300lbs on the mattress. The recommended maximum load capacity for the Relax Air Queen Bed is 600 pounds. Does the REI Relax Air Bed have any insulation (R-value)? The Relax Air Bed does not have an R-value or any added insulation. Can this be stored in a hot attic? What's the max temperature this is safe to store in without damage?
While we don’t have a specific temperature range for storage of the Relax Air Bed, we don’t recommend that you store it in exceptionally warm temperatures, as this could cause the materials to degrade. Has anyone tried this mattress on top of a 4" sleeper sofa mattress? I'm looking for something to make a sofa bed more comfortable, and I love that this can be deflated and stored, as opposed to a memory foam topper. We have not received any feedback for the REI Relax Air Bed of that kind. It may very well make your sofa bed more comfortable and does deflate for storage quite easily. Often airbeds need more insulation on top than the sleeping bag provides. Does this need that extra layer? Or does it insulate like a thermarest? The Relax Air Bed will not have any insulation (R-value) the way a Therm-a-Rest pad would. A sheet or blanket would be recommended over the bed. Does the weight on the specs include the pump? The packaged weight with pump is 6 pounds 12 ounces.
When is this product going to be available again? The bed is in stock today. REI Co-op Relax Air Bed - Queen Questions - page 2 We stand behind everything we sell. If you are not satisfied with your REI purchase, you can return it for a replacement or refund within one year of purchase. REI's guarantee doesn't cover ordinary wear and tear or damage caused by improper use or accidents. If your item has a manufacturing defect in its materials or workmanship, you can return it at any time. See our limited warranty. At REI, we live and breathe the outdoors, and we're passionate about sharing our expertise with people of all skill levels. Whether you're new to the outdoors or a seasoned explorer, we'll take the time to understand your needs and help you find the right gear for you. Anyone can shop at REI, but for a one-time $20 fee you can become an REI member and enjoy a lifetime of benefits. These include an annual member refund, typically 10% back on eligible purchases.*
*10% is typical but not guaranteed. Your refund is based on eligible purchases, which exclude REI gift cards, services, fees, REI Adventures trips, REI Garage, and discounted items. Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert and advice columnist. She'll be here every week helping to answer your filthiest questions. Check the Squalor Archive for assistance. Are you still dirty? Okay, well, this is crazy, and I'm still a little shocked right now. I just woke up in the act of wetting the bed for the first (second? time in my adult life. I'm not afraid of cleaning up urine, and I think I even know some things to do: The sheets are already off so it wouldn't soak into the foam mattress, I found some odor spray, and I'm soaking up the liquid as fast/best I can. Here's the twist, though: It's not my bed. I'm at my girlfriend's mother's house ... and said mother is SITTING IN THE DINING ROOM AT 5 A.M.!!!!! Currently, I'm hoping she's awake because she's going out early, in which case I can spring into action (?).
But meanwhile, you popped into my head, and I thought I'd ask for advice on the best way to ninja-clean my way out of this while everyone's asleep. Damage so far: two sheets, some underpants I can throw in the trash, and a little urine on my (fast-drying) shirt. It says a tremendous amount about me that it wasn't until my third reading of this question that I thought to myself, "You know? It's a little weird that a stranger thinks of me first in the face of wetting the bed." I mean, I get it. obviously get it—and I entirely love it—but every once in a while, I catch myself taking a step back and looking at this life I've created for myself and am just like, "Hm. Existential ramblings aside, this is a not-uncommon thing to have happen. Wicked embarrassing, to be sure, but not uncommon. Please take solace in that if it happens to you! In an ideal world, this kind of thing happens when it's just you in the bed. In an ideal world, this doesn't happen at all, but you know what I mean.)
If it happens when there's someone else in the bed, though, you gotta 'fess up. Mostly because you have to get the sheets off the bed in order to clean them and prevent the pee from seeping into the mattress, and stripping the sheets is a thing that the other person in the bed will notice is happening. In this particular case, I would suggest enlisting your girlfriend to help with the awkward mother issue—have her throw the sheets in the wash and tell her mom she got her period unexpectedly. You may owe her one, but for whatever this is worth: If it were me, I would absolutely no doubt rather lie to my mother about a period accident than tell her that my boyfriend wet the bed. If you really, absolutely cannot get to the washing machine, head into the bathroom to do a little hand-washing triage. If there's a tub, that's probably going to be your best bet, since hand-washing a section of bed linens is a bit of an awkward affair. So: Run the pee-pee part of the sheet under cold-to-lukewarm running water to flush out as much as you can.
Use a small amount of whatever soap you can access most easily (hand soap, bar soap, liquid laundry detergent if it's around, whatevs) and rub the material against itself to create suds and coax out the piddle. Then rinse thoroughly under running water and wring out as much water as you can. Next, grab a towel and roll the wet part of the sheet up in it, which will extrude more water. The final step in this stealthy, MacGyver-esque sheet-washing process is to turn a hair dryer on the remaining wet spot until it's dry enough to go back on the bed. But really, don't do that. Just stick with the period lie and launder the sheets in the machine.In this case, the mattress was spared, because our bed-wetter woke up as the wetting was happening. But more often than not, that isn't the case, so I'm including general mattress-cleaning instructions here, because I'm a giver. The biggest thing to remember when treating stains on a mattress is to use as little liquid as possible—if you saturate it, it will take forever to dry.
Of course, in the case of wetting the bed, the mattress will already be fairly wet, so the first step should be to soak up as much of the urine as you can using either a towel (that you will later launder, natch) or paper towels. Since urine is a protein stain, you'll want to use something enzymatic on it. If you have pets in the house, go ahead and use whatever product you've got for cleaning the messes they make off your floors, carpets, furniture, whatever. Something like Nature's Miracle would be just grand. If you don't have that, a laundry pre-treatment spray like Shout or Zout will also work. Give the soiled part of the mattress a light misting, then give it a li'l scrubbing with a towel or sponge, then bear down on the area with a dry towel to absorb as much moisture as you can. You may want to perform a few light applications for maximum effect. Once you feel confident that the mattress is clean, allow it to air-dry before putting the sheets back on. (Turning a standing fan toward the mattress will speed that process up.)