Lightspeed Outdoors 2 Person PVC-Free Air Bed Mattress for Camping and Travel

Got this yesterday and immediately inflated to test this puppy out. While I'll admit I was not a fan of the air pump requiring the attached nozzles to inflate the mattress (which means you have to hold it securely in the opening to ensure good contact while inflating as opposed to it locking in place), once I figured it out it inflated quickly. I should mention that I used an electric pump from a previous mattress purchase and have not used the battery powered one that came with this mattress. So I can't attest to whether it will fully inflate on battery power. But the nozzles are universal for my electric pump which is a nice plus.I haven't slept on this mattress yet but was amazed at how comfortable it felt when casually laying on it. I much prefer the multiple stabilizers and the TPU fabric when compared to the traditional, O-beam support heavy duty PVC mattresses. TPU is softer, lighter and claims to be more durable than PVC and also doesn't have that strong "plasticy" smell.While it is much much lighter than traditional PVC mattresses, I don't know how well this would work as a backpacking mattress for 2 sleepers. We use 2 Big Agnes Q-Core Deluxe mattress when in the backcountry as we can each fit our own in our pack and couple them together when setting up base camp.The boston valve is new for me but seems like a good method for easy inflation/deflation and firmness adjustment. I found it easier to fully inflate with the outside valve as opposed to the inside valve since it doesn't let air escape if you have to reset the fit while inflating. You can also let a little air escape if you find it too firm by slowly loosening the inside valve but be careful, if you loosen too much you can end up dumping a lot of air and have to reinflate.I'll agree with others who have said that the carry case seems much larger than necessary when this bed is rolled up. However, I can't help but wonder if Lightspeed designed it with the intent that the bed would be folded as opposed to rolled when stored to prolong the life of the bed. This bed remains inflated in my spare bedroom to make sure it doesn't have a slow leak before field tested and therefore, haven't deflated yet to see if it fits in its storage bag better folded.The real test will come this weekend when my wife and I throw this in our tent with our pups and sleep on it a few nights. I will update my review then if the bed doesn't perform as expected but am totally loving this thing so far. If you are looking at a lightweight and COMFORTABLE option to the traditional car camping mattress, give this one some thought.

Summary of my findings after 6 months of nightly use:*Very comfortable & supportive*Durable*Lightweight*No odor or out-gassing (TPU material does not release VOC's, unlike vinyl air mattresses.)I have slept comfortably on this air mattress every night for 6 months in my home. This came about because the out-gassing of synthetic foams and materials that are used in most traditional mattresses caused my skin to break out in a rash. I've found an air mattress to be the best, most cost-effective sleeping solution for me right now. I wanted a non-toxic air mattress as an alternative to the vinyl ones which release pthalates into the air. The Lightspeed air mattress is made with TPU, so there is no out-gassing. Unlike PVC air mattresses, this one had absolutely no odor upon removal from the packaging. I was able to sleep on it immediately the very first night without having to air it out (as I have had to do with previous vinyl air mattresses.)I find this mattress to be very comfortable. My back, hips, and neck feel firmly supported (In fact, it is actually so comfortable that I don't miss my traditional mattress!)This mattress has had NO air leakage in 6 months of use! It is very lightweight compared to a vinyl mattress. Upon deflation, it easily fits back into the fabric bag it comes in. Full size sheets fit this mattress well. I purchased this bed frame on Amazon for my Lightspeed air mattress:PragmaBed Simple Base Bi-fold Foundation, FullI placed a thin pad between the metal frame and my mattress to prevent any punctures from sharp corners or edges.I purchased a second one of these air mattresses for an extra guest bed. It has been inflated for 4 months and also has not needed to have any air added to it. Guests have reported sleeping very comfortably.IF YOU BUY, here is a tip for inflating it:The TPU material of this air mattress is not stretchy in comparison to vinyl air-mattresses. This "taut" quality makes it more durable and supportive. Therefore, when inflating the mattress, I recommend that you do not inflate it to complete full capacity (to where it seems tight like a drum.) If you stop inflating the mattress while it is still appears to have some "squish," the mattress will firm up under the weight of your body when you lay down. Once you recline on it, the air will move around and equalize inside the mattress, supporting the contours of your spine.UPDATE on February 2022: Even with nightly indoor use, this mattress is still holding air perfectly and sleeps very comfortably! I have it on a metal bed frame that has very closely placed slats and a blanket between the bed frame and the mattress, to protect the mattress from anything on the frame that might puncture it. The only times I have had to add a little air is when the air temperature in my bedroom drops 5-10 degrees in the winter. At that time, the air molecules inside the mattress condense, so it seems a little softer. (Just like I have to add some air to my car's tires in the winter.) I just add a little bit of air to the mattress in November, and then I let a little bit of air out of the mattress when the room temperature goes back up in the spring. This is an exceptionally durable product, in my opinion!