Engineered with Fiber-Tech construction, which is comprised of thousands of high-strength polyester fibers, this air mattress provides enhanced comfort, stability, and support. The double layered construction allows you to tuck in standard size bed sheets easily and securely. For added convenience the powerful internal pump easily inflates and deflates the air mattress within minutes. The 22-inch Queen airbed that we tested weighs about 19 pounds when inflated and folds down to a fraction of its size when deflated making it great for stashing in the closet. Velvety soft flocking covers the top of the PVC mattress to increase the comfort level, while the top and bottom edge support helps the bed maintain its shape. Price will be the primary criterion for most people searching for the best air mattress.
However, those who want something for camping or a thinner mattress for children might want to look elsewhere. Moving to my stomach, the Intex is also supportive enough, even for someone of my heavier weight (250 lbs). It feels closest to a real bed because the support layer is made of two layers of air chambers inside the outer covering. The interior is actually several chambers with partitions in between. Itâs constructed with something called âFiber-Tech Constructionâ˘â which makes it a stronger setup than just an air-filled chamber. The air chamber takes up most of the space inside the plastic outer layer.
It also comes with a pillow top with air pockets for better airflow. Sales might make a mattress less expensive, but are always changing.
The tubular design gives it the look of a pack of hot dogs, and the one raised, horizontal hot dog that’s meant to approximate a pillow rest sets the mattress askew, which makes it more unstable. When you do find the leak, note the area with a marker and then deflate the mattress. Clean the intex air mattresses area with a simple all-purpose cleaner and a lint-free rag before applying sealant and a patch over the affected area. Several of the mattresses we tested came with patch kits; if you need one, you can usually find patch kits at your local outdoor store or get kits like these online.
The top and sides of the mattress are coated in a velvety treatment that Intex says makes it more puncture-resistant. That may be true, but it also means that if you do spring a leak, you’d better hope it’s on the bottom panel, which is the only place a patch will stick. The Intex Comfort Dura-Beam is also one of the tallest air mattresses we tested, measuring 22 inches high when fully inflated. The bed is quite stable, so the movements of a person on one side shouldn’t bother a companion.
Compared with the others, I didn’t find it particularly smelly. The 12in compact air mattress offers the perfect all-around sleeping solution, providing both campers and in-home users with the convenience of a lightweight and portable bed. Fiber-Tech construction adds lasting support and durability to the bed. The built-in pillow and the velvety sleeping surface add extra comfort, ensuring a restful night´s sleep.