Inflatable Mattress Review: Wenzel Insta-Bed Queen Raised Sure Grip Bottom With Built-In Pump

Queen Air Mattress Review

Boasting more than 250 customer reviews on Amazon and a 4 out of 5 star rating, the Wenzel Insta-Bed Queen Raised Sure Grip Bottom with Built-in Pump is one of the most popular queen size air mattresses available on the market today. With its size and easily adjustable comfort controls, this air bed provides the ease of accessibility, comfort and convenience you require from a portable air mattress. Whether you are using it as a temporary bed during a move, need a "guest bed" for visitors during the holidays or want to use it for an occasional camping trip, the multi-use Wenzel Insta-Bed is a quality choice.

Air Bed Dimensions

One of the most important parameters in many peoples search for the perfect air mattress is the height of the bed. We've all been there before. Bending down, rolling around, sinking into the bed, all because the air mattress is too low to the ground. Well, that's one thing you will not have to worry about with this mattress. Based on customer reviews, this is where the Wenzel Insta-Bed shines. The dimensions of the bed are 80 by 60 by 22 inches (L x W x H). This true queen size air bed is definitely large enough for two adults and ultra comfortable for one person. The 22" height makes lying down in the bed and getting up extremely easy. No more rolling out of your bed onto the floor just to get up. In fact, many mattress owners have admitted to buying this air mattress just so they can have the ability to sit on the side of the mattress like a real mattress. An added benefit! This mattress has a capacity of up to 450 pounds, which is perfect for one or two individual sleepers.

Inflatable Mattress Construction

There are a couple of features that makes this air mattress stand out. First, it has a unique underside design that grips the floor and keeps the bed from sliding around. If you have used an air bed before, you can appreciate this design. There has been many a night where I have started out laying in the bed on one spot on the floor, only to wake up clear across the room. The design of this air bed keeps the bed in one location, and you rest easily. The queen air mattress also has a soft, flocked-top sleeping surface, which keeps bedding firmly in place. Although the flocking provides a soft, comfortable sleeping area, it does not necessarily guarantee insulation from the cold floor surface. You may need to invest in an inexpensive mattress pad for increased comfort and warmth. Another unique feature of this air mattress is its dual air chambers (inner and outer). Many other air mattresses have two air chambers, but they provide support to the sleeper differently. They provide a top and bottom chamber, which act as a traditional mattress and box spring configuration. The Wenzel Insta-Bed allows you to add or remove air from the inner main portion or the outer frame of the bed. Correctly adjusted, you can prevent the "sliding to the middle" syndrome experienced with typical air beds. You have the ability to adjust this bed to your individual sleep preference.

Portable Air Mattress Inflation / Deflation

This air mattress has a built-in air pump that inflates the mattress to the appropriate size minutes. The controls are easily accessible at the head of the mattress and are slightly recessed into the bed. There is also a convenient slot to store the 120 volt AC plug when you are not inflating the air bed. The obvious benefit of the Insta-Bed and its built-in pump is that there's no manual inflation required. You don't need to purchase a separate air pump, or dig around in your closet to find pump attachments to inflate this mattress. There are two controls used to control the dual air chambers. The clearly marked controls - Outer Chamber and Inner Chamber are easily accessible on the control panel. The inflate / deflate controls make it simple to quickly and easily fill the mattress, add or remove air for comfort adjustments, or remove all the air from the air bed to store it away. The deflation mechanism is especially useful when it comes to storing your air mattress. During deflation, all the air is completely removed from the air mattress so you don't have to manually force the air out. Just turn the dial to deflate and wait for the process to be completed. The only negative associated with the air pump is the sound from the motor. The sound is noticeable while the air mattress pump is in use, but the quick inflate/deflate times more than make up for that inconvenience.

Other important features included are a nylon carrying bag with shoulder straps for storage, and a one year manufacturing defect warranty, that covers leaks, defective pumps, defective chambers and other structural issues.