I'm getting a sinking feeling
Written: Mar 03 '08 (Updated Mar 03 '08)
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Pros: Comfortable, easy to inflate.
Cons: Holes appear after a short amount of time, apparently from a design flaw.
The Bottom Line: While comfortable and reasonably priced, this is a Coleman product that I would stay away from. A potential design flaw in the plastic allows holes to develop.
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| ncphototrekker's Full Review: Coleman Inflatable U Loveseat |
Yeah, yeah....inflatable furniture while camping, that's not roughing it. I admit, I like a certain amount of luxury when camping...I'll admit it. Anyway, I felt the need to write this review on the only product of Coleman's that I haven't had a positive experience with. That would be the inflatable loveseat.
The Good...
I will say that the loveseat is comfortable and is big enough for two people to share. A better use would be for one person to lounge in it while reading. It is a good deal more comfortable than it looks like it would be.
Inflation is simple with a high quality, double sealed air inlet. Using a powered compressor, inflation will only take a couple of minutes. When you are done, just open the air inlet and let the air escape until you can fold the deflated chair and store it however you would like.
The Bad...
Having used this loveseat for about five camping trips, I have grown to like it. However, on our last trip a few months ago, a major problem showed up. Without any warning, the loveseat sprung, not one, not two, but three leaks. We found the loveseat losing air at an alarming rate the first morning. We pumped it back up to hear air escaping. We tracked the hiss down to one of the pleats (made with a hot press to melt the plastic). Right where the seat back and seat bottom join together, it looked like the factory got the pleat too thin.
With some duct tape, I tried to patch the hole the best I could. Since it was barely a pin sized hole, I thought that the duct tape would slow the leak down until a better option could be found. No such luck, the seat was dead by morning again. I aired it back up and we checked for more holes. As it turned out, there were two more holes in similar locations along the thin parts of the plastic. This chair was done.
Final thoughts...
What started out as a comfortable addition to our camping gear turned into a waste of money. We had been quite gentle with it, and only sitting on it during the rain when we were forced inside. It was stored in a large storage box when not in use so nothing would damage it. There were no signs of trauma to the area where the holes were. It really just looked like the plastic failed.
I would save your money if you are looking for inflatable furniture for camping or any other purpose.
Recommended:
No
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Member: Greg Kiser
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