Queen air mattress

[harley79]

Hi Everyone,

My family and I just sold pour pop-up and are going back to tenting just a question about air mattresses. We are going camping where there is no elctrictiy and we are looking to buy a good air mattress any ideas? The pump we bought is a battery powered pump for the air mattress.

Thank You Tammy

[17nut]

I have the Coleman Montana (I think) double high queen and love it! My son bought the double high twin for himself and he loves it as well. I bought the 4d quick pump in the bargain cave at Cabelas for $5 and it is ok but I would of gone broke buying D batteries So instead I went to Harbor Frieght and bought a $20 power inverter and use the 110 pump that came with my mattress. Its a great system and inflates and deflates both mattress very fast. I keep the battery pump in the tent at night just in case I let out too much air trying to find my comfort level.

[Bigdog57]

My local WalMart carries a range of Coleman air matress pumps - the 4D, the AC plug-in and a 12VDC with cigarette lighter plug. I use the 12VDC type, as I have a 12 volt socket on my bike, and now in my minivan. The 4D type does work well though - it got me through long weekend campouts, never having to change batteries during the campout.
There is also a hand-pump ("low pressure, high volume") - like a big bicycle pump - but it takes more effort to fill those BIG air matresses! DO NOT use a regular bike pump though - it's "high pressure, low volume" and will take forever!

[tplife]

We camp in months other than July and August, and often at high altitudes where weather can turn on a dime, so air mattresses are definitely out as a safety hazard. Each camper gets a nice thick ThermaRest and their own little carry bag! (Batteries not included!)