(Part 2) Best air mattresses & accessories according to redditors
We found 196 Reddit comments discussing the best air mattresses & accessories. We ranked the 80 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
This one another popular choice for camper mode
therm-a-rest
That is a really awesome offer, brudda - thank you!
OP here are some Intex air mattresses like brudda is talking about. They are pretty durable - won't last forever, but it should get you by for a while until you can afford something more permanent:
I didn't... I think the mods did. So I'm going to sneak in and repost.
What are some of the staple gadgets and gizmos you have to maximize portability, versatility, durability, and price, time, and space efficiency?
Here's my list:
-Feiyue shoes. Crazy cheap, they take up no room, and they don't look out-of-place in most situations.
-Light My Fire titanium spork. This is the only eating utensil I ever use, and I take it everywhere.
-Pyrex 4-cup Bowl. As long as I'm just making food for me, this dish is the only one I need. It can withstand pretty much everything, and the microwave-friendly lid is awesome.
-Platypus roll-up water bottles. Carrying around an empty water bottle is really annoying. These guys hold lots of water, and only take up as much space as the volume of water they contain.
-Milk crates and heavy-duty Rubbermaid containers instead of furniture. The only thing you can really do with a chair is use it as a chair, and the only thing you can do with a chest of drawers is use it as a chest of drawers. Might as well combine the two -- and make them really light and portable to boot!
-Lifetime folding table. This is the closest thing I have to furniture.
-Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed. It's a twin mattress, or two separate twin mattresses, or a king-size bed, it's comfortable as poo, and it folds up to nothing.
-Night Ize Gear Ties. I've used these for everything from coathangers to patching the handle on a neighbor's lawnmower to attaching the basket to my bike.
-MicroNet Microfiber Towel. Linen actually takes up a surprising amount of room. This guy works great, and folds away to nothing.
-Wellspring FlipNote. I've had my FlipNote for 5 years and it's been in my pocket every single day -- whether I was in South Africa, military combat training, business meetings, or going out with friends. It's an idea journal, an address book, a wallet, a writing surface, a pen... all kinds of stuff, and it's super-slim and super-durable.
-Bug-out bag. This isn't quite the one I have -- mine was about $60 and came with a CamelBak and tube inside -- but it's the right idea. When I was discharged from the military, I fit my entire life in this amazing backpack with room left over for the full CamelBak and hiked up and down the California coast for several days with no problems. The same backpack's still the only piece of luggage I use for travel, for class, for everything. It expands from normal backpack size to HUGE.
TL;DR If I can't pack everything I own into my tiny car in one hour, I have too much stuff.
(Edit: This list isn't everything I own, but it's the things that I figure would be useful to anyone.)
Earplugs or Bose Sleepbuds, and a sleeping mask.
Also, I swear by this inflatable mattress. Compact and easy to carry, built-in pump, and cheap as hell compared to some of the other stuff on the market.
https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Comfort-Dura-Beam-Internal-Electric/dp/B07F3DNVFP/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=intex+air+mattress+twin&qid=1557620068&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0&utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app
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Love this little camping mat just on the floor. Not your average air mattress. Light, thin, and insulated. Therm-a-Rest
I got this
I bought 3 windpouches for $20, they were great. Nevermind finding them, they'll find you.
Seriously though, $50 on Amazon.
This isn't the only brand. Look on Amazon, there are probably 20 different companies selling the same product for much cheaper. This one is only $40 which is cheap enough that if it sucks it won't be that crushing. The various brands all have reviews and I don't recall seeing anything really negative when I was researching for myself.
https://www.amazon.com/Therm-Rest-MondoKing-Self-Inflating-Mattress/dp/B018APB96K/ref=sr_1_10?hvadid=153684212846&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9008454&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5354116187866711858&hvtargid=kwd-21226820&keywords=camping+mattress&qid=1550276629&s=gateway&sr=8-10&tag=googhydr-20
The technology is similar, but I’d say that they’re in different leagues in terms of performance. I found this air mattress pump on Amazon listed as one of the most popular. According to the specifications, it puts out 21.2 CFM of air. The spec page for the datavac indicates that it pushes 70 CFM of air.
You are definitely under reacting!
I think that your "normal meter" is broken. Because nothing about what you described is 'normal' in a healthy environment (family or otherwise).
You are being abused (physically, verbally, mentally, emotionally) & continually manipulated.
THIS IS NOT A HEALTHY FAMILY DYNAMIC.
THIS IS NOT HOW PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU ACT.
THIS IS NOT OKAY.
THIS IS NOT NORMAL.
If you haven't been documenting this behavior/physical attacks, you need to start now. If you can safely record or take videos (& its legal in your state) do so. Make sure that the recordings/videos are stored in a cloud that is password protected (& not attached to your normal email/phone number). Use a new email account (gmail) & a password that isn't written down anywhere (maybe leave a sealed envelope with the information in a secured spot at your workspace to give to the police if something happens)? There are recommendations (in the sidebar here & on some of the other justno subs) on how to write down what happens in a composition notebook, but please don't store this any place that it might be found by your abusers.
Have you talked to your therapist about the physical abuse & ongoing verbal/physical threats?
Most therapists don't suggest a discussion/rule setting/negotiation of behavior with someone who won't stop an attack or encourages an abuser. They suggest an exit plan - the sooner the better.
No amount of discussion with your Mother is going to change her behavior or help you. She isn't willing to get your brother out of her life or yours. For whatever reason, she is encouraging, provoking, & enabling his behavior. She wants you to stay so that you can continue to be a victim for him (& her, as needed).
You need to stop setting yourself on fire to keep everyone else warm.
YOU DO NOT owe your mother or siblings ANYTHING.
They are adults who are actively choosing to remain in a behavior pattern that is violent & self destructive.
It sounds like there are some serious psychological problems along with a cycle of violence that are way beyond what you can or will ever be able to help with. IT IS NOT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THIS.
The physical/verbal abuse between your brother & mother is something that you can not involve yourself with anymore. They don't want to change their behavior & see nothing wrong with it.
They may be your biological family, but they don't want your protection/help/intervention & nothing you do or say will change anything (except further damage you). THEY need to WANT to change (& it doesn't seem like any of them want to do this).
By staying in the home them/this situation, the chance of one of them hurting you or even killing you is extremely high. It might not be entirely deliberate, but violence continues to escalate & they have already shown that they are willing to hurt you.
Is there a way for you to move out now? Not necessarily an apartment (unless you can find a tiny studio), but as a roommate? A room for rent in an apartment or house (ask around if a friend or co-worker has room or knows of someone who might or even via an ad on Craigslist) somewhere locally? You need to get out of that house YESTERDAY.
Moving to a safe location locally for the next 4-5 months until you can move 800+ miles away is a very good idea. If you can move to the new location now, that would be a good idea.
If you can move, do not tell your mother or siblings where you are moving to, block them from your phone (or port your number to google voice & change your actual mobile phone number), forward all of your mail to a PO Box, & cut off all contact with them immediately.
Your biological family is dangerous to you & they only want you around to be a victim for their behavior.
Advise your HR & supervisor at work that your family has been violent towards you in the past & made threats. If your family attempts to show up at your work, the workplace can have them arrested for trespassing.
Talk to your local police department about the threats & previous attacks by your family. They probably won't be able to issue a restraining order unless you have additional proof (video, hospital visits, etc.). This is how you can make sure that the police know the situation & they won't investigate if your Mom attempts to report you missing, etc. They can advise if a "No Contact Order" sent by an attorney would be a good idea (if you want to pursue a restraining order).
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To make your move easily portable & give you very little furniture for your move, here are some suggestions for items that can easily pack into an average size car with your clothes & personal items.
A well made double height queen size airbed/air mattress (typically less than $100, but max $150). Look for the ones with internal reinforcement, as they are more comfortable for long term sleep (& I know people who have replaced their long term mattress with one).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZTS6GB/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D3C73GH/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HK3Y6SS/
A thick mattress pad with a feather bed under it, & some cotton/flannel sheets with a blanket or 2, a thick comforter, & a couple of pillows.
Having a thick mattress pad & feather bed (or even another comforter) under the mattress pad will be more comfortable overall & keep a good barrier between the cool air in the bed & your body (so you don't get too cold at night).
TJ Maxx & HomeGoods (or similar) almost always have mattress pads, comforter & sheet sets in their clearance sections. Even at full price, they have all of the items & are almost always less expensive than most stores (including WalMart/Meijer). Occasionally Target will have a sale & their sheets are a decent price. I have bought quite a few sets of 100% cotton high end sheets that have lasted for years at TJ Maxx/HomeGoods. You can sometimes find nice blankets & comforters at Goodwill, Thrift Stores, or garage sales (& they are super cheap!).
A folding camping table & a lamp that can clip onto it become a bedside table.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVH4JGB/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016U6ZJI0/
An oversized folding chair with a throw blanket becomes a comfy place for you to sit in your bedroom.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JZSWP2S/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P27CTYQ/
All of your clothes can be hung in the closet & items that don't hang (sweaters, socks, underwear) can go into portable shelving with a few drawer inserts.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHYTVHJ/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PZ6CGL2/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMTUBF0/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CG4D8WL/
For any storage (like extra shoes, summer clothes, or extra sheets/blankets), you can use soft boxes & put on the upper shelf or stack on the floor of the closet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YWFY9K4/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PCNGJP8/
If you end up in a studio apartment & need kitchen items, check your local thrift/recycle stores. You can buy individual cups, dishes, silverware, cooking implements, pots & pans - just enough for 1 person instead of whole sets - which you may not need right now.
When you are moving, you can condense all of your soft items (sheets, blankets, pillows, & clothing) down to a much smaller size by using compression vacuum bags. They are also great for longer term storage!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078JHPZ7P/
There was a queen sized air mattress inside of the canopy, yes. ⛺️🛏
When you buy tubes, check out your filling nozzles. If you have a tiny nozzle, you'll be there all day to fill it up. You'll be there all day to let out the air. I like the high volume manual air pump. The trick to inflating quickly is multiple pumps. (https://www.amazon.com/WEIFA-Mattress-Universal-Inflatables-Plastic/dp/B07FNRRYG8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=high+volume+air+pump+inflatables+manual&qid=1564660874&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1)
Get the biggest nozzle possible. It's worth an extra $ for quick release. Girls tend to like tubes with a solid bottom. Boys tend to like open bottom tubes. A solid bottom tube works great for a spare and for cooler transport.
Sunscreen...sunscreen...sunscreen.
We've been twice this year. We'll go again as the nights cool a bit more. There seemed to be more limbs and trees this year or maybe water was lower. I got scraped and bruised up pretty good both times. Be careful of underwater hazards.
When I started to up my camping game, I bought two of these 'self-inflating' pads for me and the lady and was super super happy as they are very very comfortable.
Thermarest LuxuryMap self-inflating air mattress.
Only problem is, they take a while to setup and they don't pack very small. Yes, they do roll up to a nice compact roll, but nothing like the straight air mattresses out there. I picked up one of these NeoAir xlite pads that was similar in size to the others I bought but it packs down to literally the size of a water bottle. Amazing.
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Thermarest NeoAir xlite max SV
'max' means its square, not mummy shaped
'sv' means it has a roll top so inflating/deflating is WAY faster
This is more of a backpacking air mattress in general but to be honest even when not backpacking I love packing light and small. The fact that I can fit an entire sleep system (pick up a nice sleeping bag and inflatable pillow to go with these) in my bag along with a weekend of clothes is pretty amazing to me. Beats the hell out of crashing on someone's floor or couch if you're visiting.
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Onnnnly caveat to the xlite is the 'crinkle factor'. It is a bit noisy and depending on you and your partner it may be annoying. I find that when i'm alone it doesn't bother me at all but if I'm with a partner it can disturb them....this may be more to do with being in a 'camping environment' vs just sleeping at home but whatever...the more you know ;)
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edit: also research the r-factor concerning your note on the cold. An R- value of 3+ is generally plenty, which both of these pads have. The cheapies on amazon are very very low R-value, like 1.x. Not ideal for a lot of conditions.
That's crazy, I did the same thing!
I went camping for about a week last month for the Solar Eclipse in my 2016 Foz. With the front seats all the way forward, I was able to fit my twin-size inflatable bed from Amazon (http://amzn.to/2w5egf6) perfectly. It was incredibly comfy, and panoramic sunroof was a great thing; falling asleep to a giant star-lit sky was a surreal experience since I'm from NYC.
funyoga positions trying to hoist myself in and out of the rear doors.I want to make a solar-heated pressurized water pipe to attach to my roof racks( a la https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG2HK9JsAjw). Cleaning with body wipes gets tiring real quick.
One tip, if you're camping in a humid area, do NOT leave your windows open! I have door screens that allowed me to roll the windows down without letting the bugs through. However, I woke up to condensation all inside my car, even behind my Starlink screen. Never again, and that's why I started using the AC.
Great idea! You can get a "double thick" air bed for less than $100. Then, you can use it for camping or a pop-up guest bed afterwards.
I bought this because it said it was powered by lithium batteries, and the shape makes me think maybe 18650s? All the other rechargeable ones said they were NiMH batteries and I didn't really want to mess with that since my usage pattern would probably degrade those cells pretty quickly.
I just ordered today, so I have no input on how well it works, but if it dies, I'll probably try to pull it apart and see if the batteries could be replaced with fresh ones...
Something like this might work??. Might look for one with a longer hose though.
Maybe a better option?
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Get 2 Coleman Sundome 4 person tents ($42 on Amazon), or one Coleman Sundome 6 person tent ($90). You should also invest in an EZ up (AKA pop up) canopy. Slant leg 10x10 ozark trail canopy is like $45 at walmart.com right now.
For beds, unless you;re trying to invest in something that you'll use over and over again after Firefly, just get some air mattresses. You're going to be on grass so an air mattress should last you through the weekend fine and be comfortable enough.
Coleman queen size air mattress ($23 on amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0BPG26/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?th=1&psc=1
Etekcity rechargeable air pump ($26 on amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Electric-Rechargeable-Quick-Fill-Inflatables/dp/B07CTF8TS8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=air+mattress+rechargable&qid=1556044876&s=gateway&sr=8-3
If you really want cots, I suggest these as they're light but comfortable - Byer Allagash cot (2 for $111 on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/BYER-MAINE-Allagash-Lightweight-250lbs/dp/B07KJKDB5N/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=byer+allagash&qid=1556045223&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
Otherwise the cheapest cot you'll find will probably be the Coleman ones which are about $35 each on Amazon. But they're bulky and heavy.
Deluxe inflatible mattress?
An air mattress blower works great also.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NZY3SQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_q.uMBbGS5DBJ0
NOTE: This post is a follow-up to CO₂ Scrubber Test. If you haven't read that thread yet, please do so before asking questions here.
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After my initial success in the first test, I re-arranged my setup so the humidifier fan would only run when the fogger kicked on, instead of pushing constant "fresh air". I hooked up the scrubber, as seen in the first test, inside the tent.
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The dips you see in the graph are when the fan/humidifier kicked on and flushed out some of the still air. Clearly, this design cannot keep up with the CO₂ production of the mushrooms. I tried adding second air pump and let it run for an hour, but it made no appreciable difference.
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I think I'll need to build some kind of canister with a much more powerful air pump attached. Perhaps something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Quick-fill-Portable-Inflator-Inflatable/dp/B074KH38RD
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In the meantime, I'm also working on ideas to lower the ambient CO₂ level in the room, including building algae scrubbers. This unit will be for small-scale testing, and if effective I can size up to much larger ones. They're also a simple concept: water, fertilizer, algae and sunlight, with forced air exchange to make up for the limited surface area and to keep the algae in suspension. I hope to have some results from this soon, but I need to wait for the algae to grow in.
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Stay tuned!
> I think I'll need to build some kind of canister with a much more powerful air pump attached. Perhaps something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Quick-fill-Portable-Inflator-Inflatable/dp/B074KH38RD
That's going to burn out within a few hours.
Algae will probably not be very good.
A two liter of algae might remove 24 pounds of CO2 a year.
Fresh air exchange with a heat exchanger will probably be your only option.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzK9j8oarXw
Intex Deluxe Pillow Rest Rising Comfort Queen
I actually did this when my now-husband and I first moved into an apartment. We spent $40 on something like this. It was acceptable for the short-term, although the back support on it wasn't great and we needed to re-pump the air back in every night because there was a tiny mystery hole somewhere in the damned thing after a month or so.
Looking back, I'd do it again: it was something to tide us over until we saved up some more cash. Aim for getting something better after a few months.