A good quality twin air mattress could well become one of those almost indispensable household items. Apart from being incredibly comfortable, one of the biggest advantages of having a twin air mattress is their incredible convenience and versatility. You can usually have your air mattress inflated in less than 4 minutes so that you can get to sleep fairly quickly. This is especially important if you are wanting to use your twin air mattress for camping outings and will be sleeping in a tent.

Let’s be honest, nobody could really like the idea of trying to go to sleep on a rough, uneven surface after a long and tiring day of hiking or trekking – especially when you could unfold your trusty old twin camping air mattress and have it inflated in next to no time, ready for you to enjoy a restful night’s sleep so that you wake refreshed and ready to go for the next day.

With the use of CAD design and today’s modern materials, sleeping on an air mattress or air bed these days can be just like sleeping on your own bed at home. But the question is, why would you choose a twin sized air mattress rather than one of the other sizes available?

A twin size air mattress is arguably the optimum trade-off between, size, weight and cost. A double air mattress won’t really sleep 2 people comfortably, unless they are completely motionless and while a queen air mattress or a king size air mattress will easily sleep two adults comfortably, they do take up a lot more room, either in your home or tent, are larger to store and heavier to tote around if you are hiking or backpacking.

So a twin air mattress is the perfect size for sleeping 1 adult comfortably, takes up a minimum amount of space, is lightweight and portable and perfectly suited as a backpacking air mattress when you are doing those long hikes in the great outdoors. They are also the ideal size for children, provided they are not too exuberant!

If you check out some of the twin air mattress reviews you should be looking at the Coleman twin air mattress, the Intex twin air mattress and the Aerobed twin air mattress for starters and if you have trouble bending down low then you should definitely have a look at a raised twin air mattress.

How you are going to use of your twin air mattress will determine the best model to choose, including whether it uses an electrically operated pump, a rechargeable battery operated pump or even a foot pump. This will all depend on how and where you will be using your air mattress.

All twin size air mattresses should have some type of surface flocking on the top to stop the dreaded “sleeping bag slide”, but you can also find models with even more cushioning, including pillow top cushioning. These models are great for home use, but their added size and weight would rule them out for hiking or backpacking camping trips.

Also, remember, that even though a twin air mattresses is a great size for kids, it is designed and built to be slept on and NOT to be jumped on or walked on, so make sure you keep your eyes on your kids when they are using the air mattress. It is also advisable to lay a thick blanket or some type of ground sheet under the air mattress if you are camping, just to further minimize any chances of a puncture. Also make sure that you follow any weight guidelines and restrictions and never over-fill your twin air mattress.

The best way to set up your twin air mattress is to completely fill it with air (remembering not to over-fill it) and then slowly let some of the air out until you reach the inflation level that is most comfortable for you – not too hard, but not so soft that you sink through to the floor.

The Twin AeroBed Guest Choice Air Bed is so much more than your standard run-of-the-mill temporary beds. With its coil construction, combined with a velvety surface you can easily sleep on this twin air mattress without blankets and sheets in the summer months… it’s that comfortable. The powerful, plug-in pump has an auto-on feature for hands-free inflation in less than 60 seconds; The fully inflated twin air mattress measures 74 x 39 x 81/2″ so that it fits standard sized sheets. The patented super-fast inflation and deflation features are perfect if your house guests have to sleep in a living room or lounge room.The exclusive Quick Air Release Valve can have the twin Aerobed deflated in 15 seconds, ready to be rolled up and stored compactly in a durable carry bag out of the way, allowing you to rapidly reclaim your living area!

The Twin Aerobed Raised Explorer is the perfect mattress for any camping trip or weekend getaway you have planned. The 14 inch inflated bed height makes getting on and off the twin air mattress nice and easy, with a fully inflated size of 74 x 39 x 14 inches which will fit standard size deep sheets. Weighing in at only 7 pounds makes it ideal for camping out in the comfort and luxury that you have come to expect from AeroBed. The included dual purpose Air Light pump can not only inflate and deflate your twin air mattress, but can also provide an extra light for reading or just finding your way to the bed in the dark. Inflating and deflating the air bed takes less than 2 1/2 minutes with the powerful dual purpose Air Light Pump, which on 8 C cell batteries or from a power outlet with a DC adapter. This is an ideal air bed for camping, sleepovers or any occasion when you just need an extra bed.

The Twin AeroBed Premier Comfort Zone Raised Air Bed uses their patented Air Coil design which should ensure your body gets the support needed for a perfect nights sleep! These comfort zone coils are designed to reduce the pressure points on your body that could stop you from having a good night’s sleep.

This raised twin air mattress fully inflates in under three minutes with the exclusive flat panel profile pump, to a height of 24 inches, over three times the height of the original twin AeroBed and keeping well up off the ground. The twin sized air mattress has a capacity of 450 lbs and will fit standard sized sheets.

Once inflated, the One Touch comfort wand allows you to inflate and deflate the twin air mattress to your liking without having to get up. The removable mattress cover and bed skirt provides additional comfort and convenience. This comfortable twin Aerobed looks and feels like a real bed, and isn’t that what everyone wants? The patented “Quick Air Release” valve will deflate the twin air bed in under one minute, allowing you to roll it up and store it in the durable carry bag provided, for easy transport and storage.

Needless to say, Intex has a large and comprehensive range of twin air mattresses, from the very basic right through to the most luxurious. One of the most popular and budget prices twin air mattresses is the Intex Camp Air Bed with Pump! For camping or for some bed space at home, you’ll find it difficult to beat this air mattress. The Intex Camp Air Bed features the Intex wave beam construction which gives it terrific support and comfort, a soft flocked sleeping surface to avoid “sleeping bag slippage”, sturdy waterproof vinyl construction which inflates and deflates quickly and easily. A fast high-flow battery pump (using 4 D batteries) will inflate the twin air mattress effortlessly in about 2 minutes. Don’t be put off by the cheap price for this Intex twin air mattress, it provides all the basic comfort you could need, whether camping or at home.

If you are looking for just a little more luxury in your Intex twin air mattress, then you might be attracted to the Intex Classic Downy airbed with its plush flocking providing a more luxurious sleeping surface for you or a guest. The Classic Downy twin air mattress also features the Intex wave beam construction for a uniform sleeping surface, quality tested heavy gauge waterproof vinyl, namely, a 20.8 gauge waterproof flocked top with 14 gauge vinyl beams and 15 gauge vinyl bottom.  This air mattress is also 8 3/4″ thick for extra comfort and to allow a better fit for conventional sized sheets plus there is 2-in-1 valve for fast inflating and deflating

If you or your guest are likely to have a problem bending down low to go to bed or have difficulty getting out of a low level bed then you should consider a raised twin air mattress and it just so happens that Intex has just what the Doctor ordered in the luxurious Twin Raised Air Bed. This Intex twin air mattress rises to a full 18 1/2″ high giving you the feeling of sleeping on a “real bed” and despite the full height, this air mattress inflates in less than 2 minutes with its built-in fast fill electric pump – it also deflates very quickly. It can easily be adjusted for more or less firmness and its flocked top will keep standard sheets (or a sleeping bag) in place throughout the night. This Intex twin air mattress features a combination I-beam and wave-beam construction that is pattered after a traditional mattress and box spring system to give you all the comforts of your regular bed at home. This model is also know as the Intex Pillow Rest Midrise Bed – Twin due to the fact that it has built-in pillows.

No matter what your requirements or budget, there is an Intex twin air mattress to suit you.

The Coleman Twin Double-High Quickbed with Wrap ‘N’ Roll Storage is made for extra comfort, featuring a raised airbed with heavy-duty, puncture resistant PVC, topped with a soft suede finish for an extra luxurious sleep. This Coleman twin air mattress measures 74″ x 39″ x 17″ when inflated and fits deep-pocket twin-sized sheets, it is also very quick and easy to inflate and deflate due to Coleman’s extra-wide Advanced Double Lock Valve. As with all Coleman twin air mattress models, this raised twin air mattress features Coleman’s Airtight System, which is guaranteed not to leak. Add in the built-in Wrap ‘N’ Roll storage system and it makes packing and storing the twin air mattress quick and easy.

Or if an unexpected guest arrives, you could pull out the inflatable Coleman Twin Translucent Quickbed and have it ready for sleeping within a matter of minutes. A Coleman twin air mattress is especially suitable for dorms and apartments, taking up little space with an inflated size of 74 by 39 by 8.5 inches and conveniently fitting standard sheets. This Coleman twin air mattress features the Coleman ComfortSmart coil system (32 coils) that conforms to your body’s sleep position for a comfortable sleep.

This Coleman twin air mattress is also protected by Coleman’s Airtight System which features a double lock valve (which opens extra wide for quick and easy inflation and deflation) with the included battery operated (4 D batteries) Quick pump, which also has an AC adapter. The Coleman Quickbed is constructed from an exclusive PVC formula that is reported to be15 percent more puncture resistant and can withstand up to 600 pounds of pressure.

One of the more innovative twin air mattresses designed by Coleman is the Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed which can accommodate one or two guests very comfortably comfortably. This uniquely designed, two-piece bed can be used in a number of configurations: the two Twin-size beds can be used separately (for two separate sleepers), zipped together to form a King-size bed, or securely snapped together on top of each other for a raised twin air mattress.

The Quickbed twin air bed features the ComfortSmart coil system that conforms to your body’s sleep position and also has a soft suede top for extra comfort. It also includes Coleman’s exclusive Wrap ‘N’ Roll storage system – just roll the air bed into the attached bag, tie it and transport or store it.

This Coleman twin air mattress is also protected by Coleman’s Airtight System, with its double lock valve (which opens extra wide for quick and easy inflation and deflation) and an exclusive PVC formula that is 15 percent more puncture resistant and can stand up to 600 pounds of pressure.

This Coleman twin air mattress is certainly worth having a look at due to its incredible multiple configuration versatility.