Inside is foam that acts like a sponge, when they're rolled up and air is forced out they're compact. To inflate, you unfurl it, open the valve and the action of the foam expanding acts like inhaling air, and it self-inflates. |
The Aero brand air mattresses are like a thick bed that you just put on the floor. They fold away really small and come with rechargeable pumps that will inflate them in 60 seconds. |
This is definitely not an uncommon request at this time of year. The most common ones are the inflatable-style ones. |