ALPS Mountaineering

Velocity Air Bed

Bummed

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

The size of the mattress is great, and the pump inflates it quickly and easily. Sadly, it does not hold air. I left it inflated overnight to see if it would hold air before taking on my next camping trip. Even without a body on it, half the air was gone overnight.

Great bed, wish it lasted longer

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

This bed is very comfortable. I got a queen which fit two people really well. This my 3rd season with it but I was disappointed when I pulled it out of storage to discover that it has a leak in it now. I was definitely expecting it to last longer considering the cost. Still using, but it needs to be filled with air every 4-6 hours. Would not buy again for that cost.

leaks

If it didn't leak it would be a great air bed. Inflated easily with the included pump.... BUT, deflated just as easily. If you decide to buy this air mattress make sure it doesn't leak before you go camping with it. I made that mistake and was left with a flat mattress for a two week trip.

Initial impressions

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Ok I have a lot of self inflating 24x 72x2 1/2 in mats…. This thing is smaller folded up in the bag than any of them. Sure it’s twice the weight but 10x the comfort for someone as wide and heavy as me. It’s nice. And the pump had enough charge out of the box to fill It up. Idk solid piece. I’m gonna use the heck out Of this.

Very comfy and easy to use

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I just purchased the queen size mattress and took it out for four nights of camping. We loved it. I've camped sleeping on the ground, on thin camping pads, in trailers, etc, and this was by far the most comfortable. The lows were around 40, and just being off the ground helped us stay toasty and comfortable. I'd read other reviews about battery life on the charger and slow leaks, so I made sure the pump battery was charged and once pumped up, ensured the valves were closed tightly. The mattress remained fully inflated the whole time even though we sometimes stepped on it or walked across it moving about the tent. I liked the deflation feature, as it really sucks all the air out, making it easy to roll up and store back in the bag.

Defective or poor quality

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I only use it twice. And it is deflecting already.

So far, great!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Got the mattresses last month and used them a couple of times. Love that they are nice and big. Was a bit deflated after the first night, but we noticed that if you make sure that both valve caps are very tightly screwed close, it holds the air fine. Very comfortable! The pumps suck. It takes a while to inflate, charge last for maybe twice, and recharging takes hours. (Luckily we have the pump from our old mattress)