Gelert is an outdoor company started out in 1975 in a small village of Beddegelert. Since then many products were manufactured especially outdoor equipments which are well recognised today. The company’s staff are encouraged for outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, canoe or bike in their free time so that it serves as a great experience for them in creating other useful outdoor stuffs like shoes, clothing for additional comfort. With this brief introduction about the manufacturer one of their new products is the Gelert Air bed with a Built-In Inflator which is a necessity for camping outdoors to feel the comfort of the beds at home.
A Quick Look:
The Gelert Air bed has a built in inflator and is ideal to use as a camping bed outdoors or as a spare bed indoors. This air bed is comfortable and cosy to replace the feel of the usual spongy beds used at houses.
Dimension and Design of the Airbed:
The Air bed from Gelert is a flocked bed dimensioning about 184 (l) x 74 (h) x 17 (w) cm when the bed is fully inflated. The boxed product has a measure of about 30 (l) x 30 (h) x 10 (w) cm and weighs approximately around 2 kg. This air bed resembles the usual beds in appearance and is flocked at the top. Inflation is made quicker and easy so as the individuals could use it at ease. The bed is durable gives comfort and is designed to be used both indoors as well as outdoors.
Material of Construction:
The air mattress has to be more durable as it is mainly used outdoors without a cot. Hence quality and strength is given importance in the construction of this bed. The material it is made out of is PVC. This material is known for its durability and strength to withstand from pricks and scratches so that the air does not leak out. The surface of the mattress is flocked so that it gives user the comfort of a traditional bed. It is velvety and smooth so that the odour of the material is not felt. The construction of the air bed is strong to bear the weight of an adult.
About Inflation and Deflation:
The bed, since filled with air requires a pump for easy inflation as pumping by hand takes quite a lot of time and energy. This air bed features a built in inflator otherwise a foot pump to make the inflation quick and hassle free. When camping outdoors, inflating it will not be a problem as the foot pump does it in few seconds. Deflation is also fast as the foot pump can be switched on the deflator mode to fold it compact and store after use.
Comfort:
Gelert guarantees their air beds to offer full comfort to the users for a peaceful night’s sleep. The surface top is flocked and is completed with a pillow for added comfort. The built in pump and pillow eliminates the need for carrying an additional pump reducing the weight of the camping bag. The 24 coil construction with flocked top satisfies the one who sleeps on it.
Use:
This air mattress is useful for both indoors and outdoors. It can be used both for home use as well as for camping. Also this air bed is ideal for caravanning and to take along while travelling away from home.
Included Repair Kit:
Repair kit is handy when using the bed while camping. Any minute pricks would cause no harm but if the air tends to leak, the bed goes flat. To prevent it, the repair kit is included for any punctures or pricks which can be mended by using the kit.
Available Colour:
The Air bed usually is of blue colour and the same goes for the Gelert bed. It comes in navy colour.
Overall View:
The Gelert air bed is a mattress that offers good comfort both for indoor as well as outdoor use. The inflator is useful to fill in air at ease also with the deflator mode, deflation is done in seconds. The air bed holds air quite well without letting one down in the middle of the sleep. As for the comfort, the built in air pillow is useful and minimises the weight of carrying separately in the camping bag. In short this air bed can be given a try for the future camps or as an additional bed for indoors.
Specification Details
| Manufacturer | Gelert |
| Model Name | Gelert Air Bed with Built-in Inflator |
| Colours available | Navy Blue |
| Air bed type | Single airbed |
| Inflated mattress size | 184 (l) x 74 (h) x 17 (w) cm |
| Boxed Product | 30 (l) x 30 (h) x 10 (w) cm |
| Top surface of the mattress | Velvety Flocked top |
| Material | Heavy duty PVC construction |
| Built-in internal pump | Yes, inflator |
| Best Use | Camping, caravanning, travelling, home use |
| Highlight features | Inflation quick with the help of inflator Easy deflation with pump in deflator mode Soft and smooth flocked surface Powerful pump Internal 24 coil construction for stable surface Durable to use as a spare bed indoors Fast inflation and deflation of air Resistant to puncture Built in pillow for comfort |
| Lightweight | Yes |
| Includes | Repair Kit |
