A raised inflatable mattress is better than regular inflatable mattresses in many different ways. They are usually put together much better and have welded seams. They have comfort tops, with a crushed velvet like finish, or some similar material. What really sets them apart is that they have two, and sometimes three layers of air chambers, instead of just one. This means that they are far more comfortable, and easier for people with back issues or mobility problems to get in and out of them, because they are up and off the floor by as much as ten inches.

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Another reason that a raised air mattress is better than regular inflatable mattresses is you are not laying close to the ground, where cold air tends to accumulate. While any air mattress is good for getting your up off the hard bumpy ground itself, you are still in the cold air zone. Having the mattress up over six inches gets you out of this cold zone, and allows you to get a warmer night's sleep.

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The nice thing about a raised inflatable mattress is that they can cost just as much as regular air mattresses, so if you are in the market for an air mattress as an guest bed in your home, or something to take with you on a camping trip, you might as well go for the best. Some even come with their own battery operated air pumps, and most come with standard foot pumps. For just a few dollars more, you can even get raised mattresses with remote controls, allowing your to adjust your comfort level without getting out of bed.

One such remote controlled raised inflatable mattress is the Intex Remote Control air bed. Inflated, it is the same size as a queen sized bed, 80"x60" and is 19" high. It has a thick 20+ gauge top and sides, and thicker 16 gauge vinyl beams and bottom. The top if flocked and the whole thing is water proof. Because it is so thick, it can hold weights up to 600 pounds. This model has a built in AC electric pump and the remote control is tethered. Using the remote you can fill it up quickly, then slowly adjust your firmness level while laying on the bed itself. While it is flocked so you don't really need sheets, it does accept standard queen sheet sets. When deflated it folds up quickly, and includes a handy space saving carry bag with a shoulder strap so you can transport it with ease. This particular model sells for under 0.

You can buy an raised inflatable mattress anywhere you can by regular air mattresses. In order to find the best prices and selection, you should skip trying to find one from local outlets and go online. Gander Mountain is a large online retailer for camping equipment, and they have a selection of quality raised air mattresses as well. One of them is the Twin Comfort Raised Air Bed, also by Intex, and this one has an integrated pump. It has water proof PVC construction with a flocked top and headrest, and the integrated pump is reversible, inflating the bed in just two minutes, and deflating it even quicker. This model sells for .99, shipping not included.

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