FIRST USE
It did seem to lose air the first night, but this was expected and isn't unusual for a new air bed. I'm not entirely sure why, but I think the material expands some during the first use, making it need more air to feel firm. So we added more air the next morning and it seemed to hold it very well. We slept on it for the rest of our trip (a few more days) quite comfortably.
CAMPING
We originally bought this for camping last summer. I really loved it. I used to be able to sleep on hard surfaces, but now that would be too painful. I would not have been able to go camping without this.
After we setup our tent (
Coleman Sundome 4-Person Tent
), we put this airbed inside it and inflated it. It fit nicely, and we were still able to fit our suit cases, coolers, etc, in the tent . It was just the right size for us (2 adults, and a small dog).
HAND PUMP
I thought this would take forever to pump air into by hand, but the "Double Quick Hand Pump" really does make a quick job of it. And it's much quieter than electric air pumps I've seen, so it's okay to use when others are sleeping.
GUEST BED
We have a futon, but it's been over-used and is no longer comfortable to sleep on. So now when guests stay with us we put the futon in the bed position and put this on top of it. This airbed is much, much more comfortable to sleep on. And this setup looks nice. Even though my futon is a full size and the airbed is queen, it seems to fit rather well. It raises the height, making it look like a regular bed. When we do not have guests we keep our futon in the "sofa" position and the deflated air bed & pump fits right underneath it for storage.
PILLOWS, I have never used. Maybe they're fine, but I'm just not interested in air-pillows.
| Size | Queen |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Inflatable |
| Brand | Intex |
| Color | Royal Blue |
| Product Dimensions | 80"L x 60"W x 8.75"Th |
| Specific Uses For Product | Sleeping |
| Included Components | Intex Classic Downy Airbed, 2-Pillows, Double Quick Hand Pump |
| Model Name | 68765 |
| Capacity | 72 Cubic Inches |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Firmness Description | Plush |
| Item Thickness | 8.75 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16.14 x 13.15 x 4.88 inches |
| Package Weight | 4.36 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 80 x 60 x 9 inches |
| Brand Name | Intex |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Intex |
| Part Number | 68765E |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
