We recently tried out a standard queen blow up mattress and a single quickbed from Coleman, a brand we absolutely love! The queen didn’t hold up to evening after evening of sleeping, however it was only around $20 and we did also test it out in the water on an upstate New York lake, so it could be the reason it didn’t hold its air. We mainly wanted to use the mattress on lakes and pools on our New England trip this summer however so we didn’t hold this mattress up to Coleman’s quickbed standards, which are largely used as real sleeping mattresses, either as a second bed or when camping. AND, for lake floating, it was perfect!
Not to be used in the water and more of a solution for dry camping or in a house as a second or guest bed, the Coleman Quickbed Twin Double High Airbed and Pump Combo and it not only kept its air but was incredibly comfortable. We can actually say that it is one of the most comfortable beds you’ll ever use in a tent on the road and I’d feel comfortable putting any guest on it in my home.
It is made of heavy-duty PVC construction and has 21 internal coils which provide durable support. Its double high design makes getting in and out of bed easier. A soft plush top provides extra softness and the included 120 volt pump makes for fast inflation in minutes. BTW, I was particularly worried how long it was going to take to inflate, which can be an annoyance if you’er moving around a lot or camping in a different location every couple of nights.
The combination of the PVC construction and the Airtight System, the bed is guaranteed to keep its customized firmness all night long. We tested it out consistently for three nights in a row and it kept its promise of staying firm. If you find that it loses a little air over the course of a couple of nights sleep, the pump adds air in a matter of seconds.
Another great feature is the integrated Wrap ‘N’ Roll storage system, which allows you to fold, roll and store the airbed quickly—making cleanup easy. Again, this is also true — we put it up and took it down in about 5 minutes. Even with its extra depth, it’s designed to fit standard twin size sheets. It is priced around $79.99.
We give it two thumbs up and strongly encourage you to give their air beds a try! For more information on Coleman and it’s air bed options, check out this link to their various products. Also be sure to check out our review on Coleman’s 8 man dome tent later this month.
Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee is also the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to other countries to share and learn from peers, governments, corporations, and the general public in order to educate, share, evaluate, and promote innovative technologies.
