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Help wanted ref Inflatable double air bed

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daisybooh Thu 17-Apr-25 21:13:19

Wondering wether to purchase an inflatable air bed as my sister and husband is coming to stay for a few nights and don’t want expense of buying a bed settee so advice would be very helpfull

Shelflife Thu 24-Apr-25 00:37:35

More trouble than they are worth , very uncomfortable and feel cold to the body. Would rather sleep on a couch or preferably in a cozy hotel bed!!

Rosie51 Thu 24-Apr-25 00:51:55

Depends on the type. I've slept on some very uncomfortable couches (who has a double bed sized couch that isn't a put-you-up?) and some pretty mediocre hotel beds. A decent inflatable can equal both of your options!! 'Inferior' in any category is always a let down.

JackyB Thu 24-Apr-25 09:06:01

Wouldn't recommend it for anyone over 40.

Mollygo Thu 24-Apr-25 09:50:52

JackyB

Wouldn't recommend it for anyone over 40.

We take one with us when we go to stay with family who don’t have spare beds, and we’re definitely over 40.
So much easier to inflate/deflate and more comfortable than the camp beds or futons we’ve slept on.
I did wonder if it would take a while to warm up all that air, but we have fleecy bedding, so not a problem.

Missedout Thu 24-Apr-25 16:45:12

Rosie51

I've checked online and our self-inflatable camping mats are still available but 'Out of stock'.
www.trekitt.co.uk/sleep-shelter/sleeping-mats/exped-megamat-10-lxw-sleeping-mat__34848
There are several, newer ones around though. Have a look at The Vango Shrangri-La sleeping mats.
They are all rather expensive now. We've had ours for at least 10 years - they have been worth the cost.

Rosie51 Thu 24-Apr-25 22:36:52

Thanks for this information Missedout I think I have some internet searching to do. smile