Air mattresses are handy for guests or camping, but do they keep you warm? Let’s find out!
- Not the Best Insulators: Air mattresses are primarily filled with air. Air, while a decent insulator in general, doesn’t hold heat as well as materials like foam or traditional mattress fillings.
- Feeling the Chill: Since your body heat is the main source of warmth when sleeping on an air mattress, you might feel colder as the air inside cools down, especially in colder rooms.
- The Ground Factor: The surface underneath your air mattress plays a big role. Cold floors will draw heat away from the mattress much faster.
Tips for Staying Warm on an Air Mattress
- Layers are Key: Put blankets or a sleeping pad underneath the air mattress to insulate it from the cold ground.
- Cozy Up Top: Use warm blankets and comforters to trap your body heat.
- A Little Extra Air: Slightly under-inflate your air mattress. This leaves less space for air to cool down.
- Warm Bottle Trick: Fill a bottle with hot water and place it near your feet before bed.
Who Might Enjoy the Cooler Sleep?
- Hot Sleepers: If you tend to overheat at night, an air mattress might actually be refreshing!
- Summer Camping: In warmer weather, an air mattress can offer a cooler sleep than a traditional one.
