The type of air mattress you will want depends on your particular needs. There are the traditional single layer air mattresses that are good for camping and outdoor sleeping arangements. They provide a much nicer alternative to  hard surfaces and are generally simple and extra durable in construction. The durability and convenience of these outdoor air mattresses are the most important considerations. Remember, you may not have a source of electricty so you will want to have an air mattress with a foot pump for manual inflation.

 

When the air mattress will be used inside you will have much nicer choices in comfort and styles. Air mattresses have come a long way in construction for comfort and durability.

 

Some points you may want to consider:

 

Single layer air mattress are best for children or those who like to move around a lot when they are sleeping. The single layer offers more stability.

 

Double layer air mattresses are good when mobility can be an issue. Let's face it - getting up and down from a low air mattresses is not always easy or practical. Some of the stacked type air mattresses even come with a ridge around to prevent falling off from the bed, this would be especially nice for children.

 

Depending on sleeping habits it's often more comfortable for individuals to have their own air bed mattress, making two single air mattresses more practical than one double or queen size. Also, for the individual that moves around a lot, a double size air mattress is more practical than the single.