Intex 66552 Schlafsofa 203 x 231 x 66 cm

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Plonk your bum in one of the spaces and the body of the inflatable holds you secure – extremely comfortable if you don’t mind a semi-lounged seating posture. This is a great inflatable furniture set which gives ample support and comfort. The armrests are curved which is really useful as they feel like they encompass your body and make you feel snug and comfortable. While they’re not strictly a sofa, this futuristic set of Vango Inflatable chairs may as well be. They have been specifically designed as a pair which can closely fit together to allow two people to choose to sit closely together if they so desire (or not as the case may be!). 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.

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.The Intex Inflatable Corner Couch is the absolute daddy of the inflatable world. You need a sizeable tent to house it, but you’ll be basking in luxury once it’s up. Materials and Dimensions 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. The cheapest option on test, but potentially the most fun (for the kids at least). The Asab Double Pod is essentially two moulded apertures within an inflatable body creating what looks like a large pair of goggles. Why should one consider buying an air bed? Have you ever thought of that? Most people don't see the necessity for an air bed. 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

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. 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 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 Air beds or mattresses support the development of healthy blood circulation. They also provide pressure relief to anyone sleeping on it. 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.

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 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. 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.