The Answer to Your Sleeping Arrangements! This may seem a strange way to title an air mattress review, but it seems like a good idea because it’s rare I get a bulk order of beds. Usually, it’s just individuals that need them for a variety of reasons. However, on this particular day I was faced with a customer who had already bought a few of the air beds I’m about to review and was so pleased with the Raised Downy, he wanted more (lots more)! The bed I’m talking about is the Intex Raised Downy Air Mattress which is a queen size, and this customer owns a complex of properties he uses to rent out to people on vacation. This got me thinking. Although this Intex will work very well for anyone who is looking for an air mattress, there may be people looking at my website that have a business like this but haven’t thought about using this type of bed. You see, my customer turned out to be quite enterprising, and he realized that he could easily accommodate more people with more beds.
So to attract more visitors, he launched an advertising campaign offering free extra-beds. So, on to what makes this air bed so good. This bed from Intex is one of the best when it comes to leaks, and this is down to the way in which you inflate and deflate it. Instead of using an external pump it’s in-built, and when it’s not in use the hatch to the valve is closed meaning it’s much harder for air to leak. All you need to do is plug the power cord into an electrical socket and away you go. This makes inflating and deflating much easier on the legs and it’s super fast as well. The top is flocked with vinyl beams’ that are 15 gauge, and for the sides 16 gauge which also adds to durability as well as comfort. Of course, this is the one thing everyone wants when they climb into bed and this model doesn’t disappoint. The flocking over the top will stop bedding from moving around while you’re asleep, and because the pump is in-built it’s much easier to get a comfort level that suits you.
If you want maximum capacity, you can have it. If you prefer a softer surface to sleep on just let some of the air out. This air mattress is not heavy when it’s inflated and can easily be moved into a position that suits you. It also comes with its own duffel bag for easy and compact storage when it’s not in use. Once deflated, which really only takes matter of minutes, the bed can be rolled up and popped inside the bag. Considering the air mattresses my customer already had were still going strong after 2 years, it’s little wonder that he decided to buy some more. You don’t have to take my word for it though, just take a look at Amazon for some great deals on price. You will also find well over one thousand 5 star reviews, if that isn’t proof enough…Its important to get a camping sleep system right before setting out, which includes, shelter, a sleeping bag or standard bedding and a camping air mattress. This brings us to consider an Intex air mattress, as part of a sleep system.
Intex Corp that produces Intex mattresses are well known for recreation products that includes ground swimming pools, airbeds, inflatable toys, pool and lake Boats. Intex state, there aim is to provide safety and fun with all there indoor and outdoor recreational products. Intex Corp is a member of the Intex family of companies that has been creating fun, recreational products for over 40 years. Intex believe they are the world leader in both designing and producing high quality, innovative products for indoor and outdoor recreation. Intex air beds are affordable that provide comfort for guests staying over for the weekend to base camp and car camping trips. They can feature pumps that will quickly and easily inflate the bed in locations where power is limited. The air beds product line offers a full spectrum of airbeds, from your basic vinyl bed up to a laminated that is 120 times more puncture resistant than a basic airbed. These airbeds alongside other brands, of course come with there faults and deficiencies.
The biggest issue, of course, is them remaining inflated for a whole camp trip or even for one night. Fortunately there have been many positive consumer reports about various Intex air mattresses used for camping, and Intex seem to try and test to improve the quality of them. The Intex Prestige Downy Twin Airbed Kit is a suitable conventional size camping air mattress, that is inflated via a hand held battery pump. The flocked top gives a more luxurious sleeping surface, cleans easily, and is waterproof enough for camping use. The 3-in-1 valve has extra wide openings that should provide fast inflation and deflation. Most consumers agree the downy air mattress keeps it's inflation well, although after a few days or so, topping up is advisable. For a basic camping air mattress to provide protection and comfort from the floor, this cannot be a bad buy at approx $20.00. The next size up is the Intex Queen Prestige Downy Airbed, that also includes a battery operated pump.
This Intex air mattress will suit those needing extra room than what the twin (above) offers. Fortunately the price only increases another $5, for the extra room. The Intex pillow rest is 17.5 inches from floor with built-in pillows for added comfort.The high-powered pump inflates the mattress in approximately 3 minutes . Similar benefits of the Intex raised downy air bed, with the added advantage of being light weight and has mid rise height. In addition, this Intex air bed is very easy to inflate, thanks to the built in electric pump, which does its job in approximately three minutes. No more tiring hand's or feet from using hand pumps or foot pumps, and no need to make sure the electric pump is packed for camping. Although, a disadvantage could be if the attached pump fails, replacing a broken pump that is non attached could be more viable. The other disadvantage of this is needing an electric hook up for the A/C 120 volt electric pump. If you have a hook up, RV or camper and wish to have the extra height and faster inflation timing this, Intex air mattress is priced at approx $45.00.
Out in the wilderness, this air bed for camping is not an option, a Sleeping Pad will serve you much better. This is one of the Intex air mattresses that requires hand pumping. The Intex Classic Downy Queen Air bed has 2 Pillows and fast hand pump. The flocked surface will prevent sleeping bags from slipping around on top of the air bed. Its a basic air mattress for camping that will require some time to physically pump, which no advice on time is given due to the speed of each person being different. Costs under $30, that many agree was well worth the money. For those that don't like to risk electrical pumps that can fail, this could be an option. Note: Intex air beds have no warranty from Intex Corp. Intex say: Replacements are issued through the retailer in accordance to their store policy. If this is a concern make sure you check out the store's policy on returns, as camping air beds are well known for leaking and being faulty. Also, if returning the air bed costs half the price to return, you may feel dissatisfied.