How durable is this? Is it any less likely to get small leaks than an air mattress?
1262950
This product is much sturdier than regular air mattresses. I have used both and much prefer this one. I use it on a cot so there is some give. Not sure how well it would work on bare ground.
638667
I guess it would depend on your daughter... the mattress would hold up. Yes the mattress smells a bit, but we inflated them in advance to air out and it was fine for me inside a confined tent.
501185
i slept on an AeroBed for two straight years in college. I would deflate it once a week and lubricate the rubber exhaust seal. Not a single problem the entire time I slept on it. I would expect this one is just as good if you give it a little maintenance now and then.
214052
I bought one for the same use. Sometimes it leaks - not a lot, just enough to be irritating - sometimes it doesn't. I try to really tighten it down hard and that seems to stop any leaks. Just don't think I should have to work that hard! But the size and price point are both ideal!
1860803
I have had mine a few months... do not use it as much as I would like but have had no problems with leakage. Hopefully it will last a good, long time, but I have not had mine long enough to know.
1488803
I did not have any problems with it pushing air. I have a double high queen matress and it was able to inflate very firm. I took it on a 10 day camp out without having to change the batteries and I used it a little every morning, I also loaned it out several times. I would say it has a pretty long battery life.
810029
We have only had ours on our RV over the winter this last season and no leaks or tears. So far so good. It was definitely heavier than we expected which is a good thing! I hope I have answered your question.
817985
I used it for an air mattress for several months. No problem. I might have put a blanket or bedspread under the mattress to be safer, but I don't think that was necessary.
1427065
I have inflated mine twice and it seems to hold air well. Smaller than a normal full but seems like a good one. Most air beds need a short re-inflate every week or two. LT
502770
This mattress is very durable. Our use has only been sporadic so our experience is not applicable to your situation. I would say that it is very comfortable and it appears that it will last a longer time than its competitors.
663094
I tried to inflate it with an air compressor i usually use for tires & it worked a little but the hose was not the same size as the inflation valve so I could not get a good seal going on & ended up finishing blowing the thing up the old fashioned way (with my own hot air) while making a mental note to purchase an air pump made for air mattresses. I. Have 2 of these air mattresses & they have held up very well through several camping trips & sleepovers with kids jumping on them.
1880048
Not noticeably. the worst cause of air leakage is my hose attachments, or the connectors. if they are disconnected, and it is unplugged, it can hold air for a few days as i recall. but thats just mine...
294966
The material seems durable, but in my opinion, many air beds (this included) will eventually fail depending upon length of use. Ours failed after a few months of daily indoor use. It may be OK for occasional camping.
1659216
I haven't tried that. But I have had two of these under my bed for emergencies. They've been there for many months now, maybe more than a year, and I've had no leaks.
341355
I've never any trouble with tears but it will not protect your mattress from liquid if you need something water proof.
452375
We basically put a throw blanket over it and use it as an extra couch in den. So far, we find it to be durable. It's good for a quick extra bed, since it's already inflated and opens easily. (We have a regular double thick height king inflatable bed, too, which has more overall comfort.) For our purposes, we have been satisfied with our inflatable sofa purchase.
1178988
I've never had any problems with it leaking and my 3 year old has no problem using it himself.