Aero pioneered quick-inflatable beds with built-in pumps that connected to an AC outlet. Then came camping versions that could be inflated without electricity via rechargeable pumps. Now comes the Aerobed Raised Explorer Bed, which has a dual-purpose pump with a built-in flashlight. Made of heavy-gauge puncture-resistant vinyl, the bed is 14 inches high, placing the user nicely above the floor of a tent or guest room. The soft, sueded sleep surface is a welcome buffer from the vinyl, and the bed fits standard-size twin sheets. The pump runs cordless on 8 “C” batteries (not included) or via the included car charger (great for car camping or when using as an extra bed indoors). The bed inflates in less than 3 minutes and deflates in about 60 seconds via a quick-release valve. Raised Explorer Bed, $99.99, or 888-462-4468. Judi Dash, Gear & Gadgets Syndicate
