Aerobed Active Plus Airbed Review

October 12, 2015 Shell Robshaw-Bryan

What we tested

Aerobed Active Plus Dual Chamber £129.99
Double airbed
Carry bag
12v charger
Mains plug charger
3 different inflation heads
Coil construction for equal air distribution
2 year guarantee

We’ve considered Aerobeds several times over the years, but weren’t sure if we could justify the extra cost. Let’s face it, the Aerobed brand is at the premium end of the market and their products aren’t cheap. A higher price tag however, often means better quality and greater longevity, and the Aerobed Active Plus seems to provide exactly that.

What we thought

We liked a number of things about the Aerobed Active Plus, including;

Clever rechargeable pump that starts automatically as soon as it’s plugged into the bed.
The handy carry bag makes the Aerobed Active ideal for camping, and it’s a good size too, as the deflated bed fits easily back inside after use.
Versatility of 2 separate air chambers which means you can inflate just one half and use it as a single if desired.
2 year guarantee means peace of mind.

The pump will inflate the bed 3 times on one full charge, but it is worth noting that it is recommended to charge the pump for 24 hours before use; so it does mean planning ahead, especially if like us, you camp without an electric hookup.

The rechargeable Aerobed pump

The pump simply twists on, and when in position, automatically inflates

The AeroBed Active set up for use as a single

Our verdict

The premium price tag made us a little dubious, but in use, the Aerobed Active is a great quality product that feels sturdy and capable, and provides a comfortable nights sleep. We also liked the carry bag, which made it easy to carry the bed and pump to and from the campsite. Use is very easy thanks to the clever rechargeable pump, but as with all air beds we have used, it did loose air overnight during use, and required a quick top up the following night.

We’re looking forward to seeing how much use we get out of this airbed, as up to now, we’ve never managed to get more than about a years use from an inflatable mattress; we’ll update this article in a few months time, to let you know how we get on over the long term with it.

Inflating the second chamber taking it from a single to a double

The second chamber being inflated

Flocked fleece lining on the top of the bed

Thank you to Aerobed for supplying the product featured in this review.

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Shell loves all things travel and outdoors and is a nature-loving, comfy-camping kinda girl. Shell started the Camping with Style blog after a serious snowboarding accident which left her with a broken back. Despite this she used the outdoors and healing power of nature to aid her recovery and she continues to spend time outdoors whenever she can.

From open water swimming, snowboarding and kayaking to hill walks and meditation, Shell shares her travels and microadventures here on the blog and in various publications she's written for, Shell has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing and the many benefits of nature therapy.

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