Queen Raised Air Mattress, 18-Inch, Never-Flat Built-In Pump

Every air mattress loses a little air overnight. That is physics rather than a defect, and it is why guests wake up on the floor at four in the morning. This one answers the problem with a second pump. The primary pump inflates and deflates the bed quickly from a dial, and then a secondary pump runs silently in the background, holds the firmness level you chose, and switches itself on to replace air that has bled off while you sleep. Nobody has to get up and top it off.

The bed stands 18 inches off the floor, putting it at the height of a traditional bed or a sofa bed. That sounds like a cosmetic detail. It is not. Standing up from an 18 inch surface is a completely different experience than rolling off something ankle high, and it is often the difference between a guest who sleeps fine and a guest with a sore back, particularly an older visitor who would otherwise turn down the offer.

The queen sleeping surface is supported by 35 independent coils, which spread weight evenly instead of letting the heavier sleeper sink and the lighter one roll in after them. The body is heavy-duty waterproof material with puncture resistance built in, and the top layer is flocked, so it feels plush and holds a fitted sheet in place rather than shedding it by morning.

When you are finished with it, the mattress packs down small for storage or travel. It ships with an oversized tote bag and a built-in box that holds the pump cord, so the cord is not loose in the bag waiting to get tangled or lost. It is backed by a 2 year warranty. This is the air mattress for a household that hosts often enough to be tired of replacing the cheap one every winter.