Inflatable beds? (1 Viewer)

[Mark Larson]

Well, since my idea of "bed-in-a-bag" has crashed and burned, i'm turning to Aerobeds.
Since i'd be quite naturally skeptical of a store called "WonderfulBuys", i'm asking for your opinions. Have you used one of these for any period of time?
What are your thoughts? Are they worth the money ($ 90)?
Would i be better off buying a futon/mattress?

 

[BrianB]

Much better off with a futon or matress, Mark. "Air matresses" & the like are fine for the odd night or two, but they don't stand up to any more than that in my experience - you'll get back pains, find them uncomfortable etc.

 

[Andrew_Sch]

Mark, I know HT ties up all of our money here, but there are some things you just don't skimp on. Toilet paper, tissues, and beds come to mind. Do yourself a favor and pick up a cheap IKEA bed.

"Where you goin' with this Ikea boy?"

 

[ace peterson]

We bought a double bed at an auction once for $5. Doesn't get cheaper than that my friend.

 

[Mark Larson]

Ace, WOW! Was that at ebay or local auction?

 

[Bill Catherall]

I lived (well...actually slept) on an inflatable bed for a month. I won't do it ever again. Pretty hard to get a good night's sleep. And on some mornings you're back is so sore that you just can't get out of bed.

It was really nice to have a real bed out of storage after that month.

 

[Nathan*W]

There's a BIG difference between one of those "bed-in-a-bag" things and somthing like this from Select Comfort. These beds are pricey, but may help eliminate back pain/tossing and turning. (Hey, anything that Paul Harvey advertises for can't be bad!)

 

[MikeAlletto]

Air mattresses just aren't very comfortable. I agree with everyone here...spend the money on a real bed. I got a new bigger bed about 2 months ago. Cost me about 700+ but its the most comfortable thing I've ever slept on. Wish I didn't have to get up in the morning, I could lay in bed all day long

 

[Philip Hamm]

I have a ThermaRest camping air mattress and I find it to be extremely comfortable, as good as my bed. Very expensive though, and purpose built for camping.

 

[Daren Welsh]

If this is strictly for camping or for short stays, then you might consider the Coleman inflatable bed. It's around $40 at Wal-Mart and it'll do just fine compared to those overpriced Aerobeds. But, if you have the extra space and this isn't for travel purposes, just get a mattress/futon.