There are generally two uses for air beds. The first is a spare guest bed that can be rolled out and inflated in a matter of minutes. The fact that they can be compactly stored away means they are a great option for homes or apartments with little room. The second use is as a comfortable camping mattress that is easy to carry and setup while you are outdoors. While comfort is a priority in this situation, they also provide insulation from the cold ground.
There are three main brands of air mattresses: Coleman, Areobed and Intex. Areobed is the most expensive and the best quality of all the brands. Coleman is mainly designed for outdoor and camping use. Intex is the cheapest of all three and they make air mattresses for the home and outdoors.
Company History
Intex has been in business for over 40 years. They make a range of indoor and outdoor products like ground pools, pool toys, boats and airbeds. They are located in the USA, China, Netherlands and Hong Kong.
The Range of Intex Air Mattresses
1. Intex Raised Downy Queen Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump
This is an air bed designed for the home. As a queen size (60 by 80 inches) it is a good choice for couples and because it is raised 22 inches off the ground you won’t be sleeping too close to the floor. There is a waterproof flocking on the mattress top and its has a dual chamber construction for added comfort and support. The in built electric pump means that is easily inflates in a matter of minutes with no effort on your part. Once deflate, it can be rolled up and stored away in a duffle bag.
2. Intex Camp Air Bed with Pump
This intex air mattress is made for camping and travelling, whether it is backpacking, caravanning or off to your holiday home. The main advantage of this camping air mattress over others is that it comes with a battery powered pump that makes inflating the bed quick and easy – in about 2 minutes, in fact. The pump uses 4 D Batteries. The mattress comes in two size – twin and queen.
3. Intex Supreme Air-Flow Queen Airbed Nylon Flocked with Built-in Electric Pump
The Intex Supreme is designed to be as close to an actual inner spring bed. There is a special construction of interconnected air cells that ensures that the air moves evenly inside. This ensures that the bed is stable and supportive. There is a waterproof flocked top and a built in electric pump that can inflate the mattress in 3.5 minutes. The pump allows you to firm or soften the mattress to your personal comfort.
4. Intex Pillow Rest Queen Airbed with Built-in Electric Pump
The Intex Pillow rest has the same benefits as the Intex Raised Downy but is lighter and has a mid rise height of 17.5 inches. Like the Downy there is a built in electric pump with an AC power cord, duffel bag and shoulder strap.