Because the two cushions are connected to each other and to the main frame of the sofa they can also be unfolded into a Queen-size bed measuring 221 x 193 x 66 cm. This is long enough for me to stretch out in full, and I’m pretty tall at 6ft3 (191cm). It is exceptionally comfortable and great for chilling out to watch TV or similar, or even lie out in the sun. We love the flexibility of the Intex, and for the money it is hard to beat. Punctures Inflation is a doddle but there is no pump provided (understandable at this price). There is just a single valve for the entire unit – plug in your pump, switch on and you’ll be inflated in under 5 minutes. We wouldn’t recommend doing it with lung power alone (we tried) – a pump is essential! In Use They are flexible – some of the best blow up settees can be reconfigured into beds for nighttime sleeping. We have found this useful because I’m a snorer. My wife Ali and daughter Loz often sleep in the campervan, and I use the inflatable sofa in our awning. Don’t tell them but it’s actually comfier than the campervan bed!

Some air bed manufacturers provide this feature on their products. Air beds that feature this technology have hundreds of micro air holes. These holes allow air to escape at a very low rate. This leaves the user feeling like he or she is floating in the air. It also serves the purpose of keeping the user cool. Materials are reasonable however I cannot get too enthusiastic on this front. The PVC plastic is adequate for the price of the sofa and seems reasonably robust in my experience. However there are reports of deflating sofas on the internet and so you evidently need to take care when you sit down. Saying that though, the manufacturers state a maximum load of 400kg is permissible and so if anything does happen, you should invoke the warranty. Thankfully our review unit survived our testing. In Use Air mattresses allow us to comfortably move our body as no matter what position you place yourself in you never experience pressure spots as you would on a harder mattress. An air bed adjusts and adapts to your body’s shape. The Asab weighs around 2kg and measures 135cm across and 85cm deep, with a height of 49cm. It’s actually larger than you expect when pumped up and is pretty inviting to rest your weary legs. The Intex corner sofa is EXACTLY that – it’s a sofa which is best positioned in the corner of your tent or awning.They are exceedingly comfortable – some people even use blow up couches in their homes as substitutes for real sofas. The Campeze consists of three individual chambers which are physically connected but inflated separately. These chambers can then be arranged and rearranged into five different 2-seater sofa and sleeping options. For us, there were only two main options that were useful: a) the two-seater ‘high sofa’ shown in the photo above, and b) the full bed option (shown below). All the other options are basically variants on these but at different heights, and utilising different numbers of chambers. Key Dimensions By swinging out the lower chamber, the sofa turns into a lounger or bed as shown above. Unfortunately it is not long enough for taller members of society, having only around 1.8m of length to lie on in a straight line. I’m more like 1.95m and so had to lie diagonally, and even then my feet dropped over the edge.

Use a blow up couch outside on a sunny day – you can drag them outside and recline in the sun – they can even replace standard folding camping chairs if care is taken against puncture risk. A mattress is meant to deliver a restful and relaxing night’s sleep. A mattress that is old and out of shape fails to do so and can be quite uncomfortable to sleep on. Sometimes, people suffer from conditions which affect their health and sleep. On the other hand, in more serious cases, some people are dealing with restricted mobility due to extensive injuries or some sort of medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. In both these cases, the ones inflicted with debilitating health conditions are more at risk of developing bedsores and pressure wounds if they sleep on mattresses that are not suitable for their conditions. There are specialized air mattresses that help them without causing any sort of discomfort. Air beds or mattresses support the development of healthy blood circulation. They also provide pressure relief to anyone sleeping on it.With all that space available, the option to bring along some luxury furniture is often too good to resist. If you are likely to have friends visiting your tent for drinks or there are a few of you camping together then a huge inflatable air sofa is a fantastic bit of kit for social gatherings. They are doubly good for just chilling out.

Another slight downside is that in sofa mode, the top chamber is simply resting on the lower chamber with no significant strapping to secure them together. This isn’t the end of the world, but does make the seat a little more unstable than the Outdoor Revolution Campese say. Bed mode Where the Campeze comes into its own though is when it gets transformed into a double bed – this is simply achieved by undoing the velcro straps and unfolding the three chambers. Simplicity itself and an exceptionally comfortable sleeping station is the result.Let’s face it – all inflatable sofas are exceptionally comfortable ‘under the bum’ due to the air suspension involved – the Campeze is no exception in this regard and gave a very supportive feel when sat on by either one or two people. When fully pumped up it offered good support and there was little roll together when a 15.5 stone person sat down next to a lighter 10 stone individual. We also found that it maintained its air pressure very well over several days. The valves are good quality.