For the past 10 days I’ve been sleeping on an AeroBed Mattress while waiting for my furniture to arrive and I think I’ve spent enough time with it to give it a proper review. I purchased the AeroBed mattress from Ace Hardware and brought it with me here to Lebanon since I wasn’t sure where I could find them here. Ace had two or three different versions but this queen sized AeroBed was the only one that came with a motor to inflate it. The other air mattresses required the purchase of a separate pump (different options available) but I didn’t want the headache and instead wanted an all in one solution.
The air mattress came in a small box that included a storage bag and aqn electrical pump. I had to purchase a 220v to 110v converter since the electrical pump that was included in the box worked on the US standard 110v. To inflate the mattress it’s a very simple process, just plug the pump into an electrical socket and then place the pump over the plastic ring located on the side of the mattress and rotate until it locks into place. Once the pump locks into place it will automatically activate and start pumping air. The mattress starts inflating instantly and within 60 seconds it’s ready to use. If you prefer the mattress to be firm you can let the air pump work for another minute or two before removing it.
The mattress is surprisingly comfortable and I really wasn’t expecting it to be. The top side of the mattress has a velvety texture which allows the bedsheet cover to grip onto it stopping it from sliding around. That combined with a coil construction (the mattress isn’t flat but has large dimples) helps reduce the feeling that you’re sleeping on what basically is a large balloon. The only negative thing I found is that the sides of the mattress are not very firm so if you get too close to the edge there is a high chance of the edge folding under your weight resulting in you rolling off it in the middle of the night.
If you’ve got relatives coming over for a visit or if you have friend’s come over often then this could actually be a practical solution. When deflated the bed takes up very little space and when inflated it’s actually very comfortable. I wouldn’t recommend it for camping just because it requires a power source to inflate. The cost of the AeroBed was around KD30 for the queen sized version and I found it at Ace Hardware. Here’s a link to the [Product Page]
7 replies on “AeroBed Mattress Review”
In the US they have models with a built-in pump without the need for electrical socket which we purchased once for my sister, whenever I visit I end up sleeping on that air mattress well until we got an uber comfortable couch which I ended up inhabiting since it was closest to the TV! 😀
But cool mattress!
17 kd for a battery powered queen at Carrefour. Use it all the time for my kids. Brilliant.
Thanks for publishing this. I’ve been looking for an air matress and didn’t know they were available in Kuwait. Cool.
Would be great to see some pics and an article on the interior design of your new pad
Thanks for the review.. cool..
Just fyi- the aerobed site says they have a 220v international version too- and seems warranty will not apply if 110-220 voltage converters are used:
“I am traveling to a foreign country, do you offer adapters?
We do not recommend the use of power converting adapters with any of our products. Our products are designed for specific voltages only which is stated in each respective product’s instruction manual. Any use of converters with our products would be at your own risk. If your pump would become damaged by using a converter, a replacement would not be covered under warranty. If your travels take you to Europe, Australia or Canada, please contact our international distributors to purchase pumps and motors with the appropriate voltage.”
Of course, don’t see any fun in chasing a warranty claim for a 30 KD product; may be better to just replace if and when the pump conks off. 🙁
Cheers
Love your floor. What type of finish is that if you don’t mind me asking…..
it a kind of concrete finish