Alternatives to air mattress for temporary/storable bed?

[Twoboos]

About the cat issue, is it possible to keep the door closed so the cat stays out?

I have no clue about cats - could they still puncture through a mattress pad/sheets/comforter?

[kristenk]

We have two cats and I can't imagine them piercing the Aerobed with their claws. I wonder about the quality of Intex vs. Aerobed. Can you go to a Bed Bath and Beyond and check out Aerobeds?

[egoldber]

An Intex bed is NOTHING like an Aero bed. Really.

We got an Aero bed at Costco 10 years ago and it's worth every penny. It was not cheap. This is similar to what we have:

http://www.amazon.com/AeroBed-Premie...s_etk_hg_bb__2

ETA: Looks like Costco has this one now: http://www.costco.com/AeroBed%C2%AE-....11621583.html

[YouAreTheFocus]

We have two cats and I can't imagine them piercing the Aerobed with their claws. I wonder about the quality of Intex vs. Aerobed. Can you go to a Bed Bath and Beyond and check out Aerobeds?

If yours has survived cats, that's a good sign! I guess the Aerobeds must be much thicker/stronger than other inflatable mattresses? Our cats are also responsible for the demise of 2 PeaPod tent mattresses

An Intex bed is NOTHING like an Aero bed. Really.

We got an Aero bed at Costco 10 years ago and it's worth every penny. It was not cheap. This is similar to what we have:

http://www.amazon.com/AeroBed-Premie...s_etk_hg_bb__2

ETA: Looks like Costco has this one now: http://www.costco.com/AeroBed%C2%AE-....11621583.html

Wow, that one at Costco now is cheap!! I have never seen them ~$100. I thought they were all $200+.

[urquie]

If yours has survived cats, that's a good sign! I guess the Aerobeds must be much thicker/stronger than other inflatable mattresses? Our cats are also responsible for the demise of 2 PeaPod tent mattresses



Wow, that one at Costco now is cheap!! I have never seen them ~$100. I thought they were all $200+.

You might call your local costco, they often have the same/similar bed in stock, and you won't pay a premium for shipping (probably built into the online pricing)... Not sure if they'd have the same rebate though.

[Green_Tea]

I know you said not an air mattress, but we have one of these and it's great. Queen size, up off the floor, folds up into its own rolling case. I would definitely recommend using a mattress pad, otherwise it can be chilly. But overall pretty comfy!

http://www.frontgate.com/webapp/wcs/...070?redirect=y

I've slept on one of these many times. Very comfortable!