So, if you're thinking about purchasing an Aero Air Bed, keep reading for a helpful overview of the Aero company's different mattress makes and models.

AeroBed Original

The original Aero Air Bed mattress comes in 6 classic styles.

* The Aerobed Premier ComfortZone Raised bed, which comes with its own collapsible legs

* The Aerobed Premier Raised, the original Aerobed

* The Aerobed Premier Comfort Zone, a model designed for the floor

* Aerobed for Kids, a kid-sized model for children on the go

* The Aerobed Cozy Top, an air mattress with a very soft top, and

* The Aerobed OneTouch Comfort with Pillow, an easy to inflate and control floor model

If you're buying an Aero air bed mattress to use as a guest bed, you may want to consider the Aerobed Premier Comfort Raised Bed. Because the bed is raised off the floor, it has the appearance and comfort of a traditional bed, but without the cost or the same limitations on floor on space.

AeroBed Active

There are six distinct models of Aero air beds that carry the Active distinction - each with a specific use and design.

The different brands and models include this group.

* The Convertible Sofa Bed, a pretty easily convertible and inflatable sofa bed system

* The Overnighter, an Aerobed mattress with its own backpack carrying case

* The Adventure, a camping bed

* The Sport Minute Bed, a camping mattress made for occasional use

* The All-Terrain, a rugged mattress with a hands-free pump, and

* The Quick Pool, an inflatable mini-pool designed for recreational use

AeroBed Extreme

Any Xtreme Aero Air Bed mattress is made for tough, outdoor use and designed to withstand rugged conditions, harsh weather and long-term use. This makes them very helpful for expeditions, long hunting trips, or other extreme wilderness adventures.

The beds in this product line include

* The Endura Bed, a full-size inflatable bed made to withstand the great outdoors

* The Performa Lite, another full-size air mattress but with half the weight

* The Ultra Light Camp Mat, a self-inflating camping mat that's handy for long treks

* The Light Camp Mat, another self-inflating mat, and

* The Big Man Self-Inflating Camp Mat, a camping mat designed for a larger individual

If you're looking for a high-quality camping mat that won't break your back on the trail, will fit in the tent, but won't be too small to sleep on, try the Big Man Self-Inflating Aero Air Bed Mattress camping mat. The extra size will help most people get a pretty decent night's sleep.

Within the Aero line of mattresses, a traveler or camper will likely find one model or more that meets the need both for comfort and portability.