This was posted 9 years 8 months 21 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Related
  • expired

Aerobed Pakmat $60 Delivered from Harvey Norman Online

810
Aerobed Pakmat $60 Delivered from Harvey Norman Online
Go to Deal
quop on 10/04/2015 - 15:12 harveynorman.com.au (4385 clicks)
Last edited 12/04/2015 - 00:20

First noticed this product a few years ago but never bought, though have been keeping an eye out for it and noticed today that HN have it for $50 on their website + delivery which is $10 for me - not sure if it's a flat rate or not. In store pickup is not available for this item.

The Aerobed Pakmat Air Bed is an innovative, lightweight and 100% eco-friendly air bed with a sleek and modern design. This air bed is inflated and ready to go in around 60 seconds using a simple pumping action with the included lightweight pump.

The pump doubles as the container for the deflated mattress.
Inflated dimensions 198cm x 66cm x 13cm.
Weight (including pump) 1.8kg.

Not sure how many would be available. HN have it on their ebay store as well though it's $12 flat shipping there. A limited quantity sold through previous ebay store listings at $79 + $12.

From what I can tell, this item was previously sold on COTD for $69.95 (+ shipping?) circa early 2013, and looks like was available for $40 at Target in late 2012, though I don't remember noticing that. It appears to be discontinued / no longer widely available in Australia, though is still available in the US for US$115 direct from Aerobed or around US$100+ on Amazon. Reviews that I've read for it have been generally positive, though a number point out its hefty (original/standard) price tag. This is probably the best current price for available local stock - hope this helps anyone who might be looking for (something like) this.

PS. If you're lucky you might be able to find a $40 one in a Target store like unity1 did.

Sports & Outdoors Aerobed Air Mattress Camping Equipment Pakmat

Related Stores

Harvey Norman
Harvey Norman

closed Comments

  • haz on 10/04/2015 - 15:35
    +46

    thanks to all the research you have gather together!

    • cornbeef on 10/04/2015 - 15:52
      +6

      agree. quop has put together a fine post.

    • quop on 10/04/2015 - 16:08
      +33

      Cheers :) Did the research for myself anyways, so thought I'd share the fruits of my labour!

      • FitzChivalry Farseer on 10/04/2015 - 16:53
        +13

        What a great attitude and precisely why OzBargain is top of my favourites list! Thanks!

    • boretentsu on 10/04/2015 - 21:03
      +3

      High distinction

  • PlagueistheCheap on 10/04/2015 - 15:49
    +1

    how does this compare to thermarest?

    • cornbeef on 10/04/2015 - 15:55
      +1

      about 9cm difference in thickness, minimum half the price, though probably heavier due to the pump/canister, packing looks to be easier if you're thinking space in your backpack.

    • damion on 10/04/2015 - 15:58
      +1

      I don't think it really does.
      This seems to just be a outdoor single inflatable mattress.

      If they were seriously competing against thermarest etc, they would at least list the weight http://www.aerobed.com/Pakmatreg-Airbed-P1927.aspx

      • dawyndham on 11/04/2015 - 13:54
        +1

        From HN:

        "Super easy to carry, the total weight of your air bed/pump combination is a tiny 1.8 kilograms." So about 3-times the weight of a 4-season trekking therm-a-rest, and comparable to the heaviest super insulating camping therm-a-rest.

    • watts on 10/04/2015 - 16:12
      +1

      completely different beast. Thermarests are self inflating mattresses (generally), whereas this one is just an airbed.

    • Musing Outloud on 11/04/2015 - 12:38
      +1

      Check out thermarest types & pricing here:
      http://www.shopbot.com.au/m/?m=thermarest+mat&order=lh&p1=&p…

  • Owl on 10/04/2015 - 15:52

    I saw these a while back, that price might be enough to tempt me to try it out!

  • fantombloo on 10/04/2015 - 16:05
    +19

    "100% eco-friendly."

    100% bit of a stretch.

    • tight-a55 on 10/04/2015 - 16:56
      +4

      its full of air, air is eco-friendly isn't it?

      • iridiumstem on 10/04/2015 - 18:29
        +3

        I thought the same thing, until I came across politicians, 100% full of hot air, yet not environment friendly (don't think they are recyclable even).

        • [Deactivated] on 10/04/2015 - 23:50
          +1

          Wouldn't lay on a policitican - make your skin crawl.

      • gimli on 11/04/2015 - 13:57

        its full of hot air

  • seachange on 10/04/2015 - 16:16
    +1

    You will freeze in Winter or on any cold night because of the air inside. Self inflating foam mats are the way to go (Thermarests being the top choice).

    • bargaino on 10/04/2015 - 16:35
      +2

      Thermarests are for backpacking in the wilderness, these are pool toys.

    • frbargain on 10/04/2015 - 16:36
      +1

      Agree for hiking - although if you are car camping and can afford the space, 4WD self inflating mats are better.

    • mr fox on 10/04/2015 - 16:37
      +9

      Research a new technology called sleeping bags, they are a fantastic alternative to lying naked on an inflatable mattress.

      • litoria on 10/04/2015 - 16:50
        +3

        Sleeping bags flatten underneath you much reducing the insulation they provide.

        So the R-value of what you are sleeping on matters in cold conditions - and as seachange says air mattress have a low R-value.

        • INFIDEL on 10/04/2015 - 17:14
          +4

          I've comfortably slept on snow at 2500m with my air mattress - an Exped Downmat7 (admittedly down filled but only 7cm).

          13cm of air plus 2 layers of cover material between you & ground, plus the sleeping bag should handle most cold nights.

          Design is important, and there is little information available about that. Apparently has baffles to increase insulation.

          A user review at a hiking site stated ok for use if above freezing (but too heavy on the back).

          Where are people going to use these that's so cold (below freezing)?

          It's not as if HN is an outdoor specialist shop. Most buying these would use them as a spare mattress in the home, or for use camping with a vehicle. You wouldn't want to lug these far from a vehicle.

        • sween64 on 10/04/2015 - 17:59

          @brucefromaustralia:

          ExPeds are amazing but are a hefty investment. Mine was the only thing keeping me warm when camping next to the Icefields in the Canadian Rockies in summer in our summer tent and summer sleeping bag.

        • INFIDEL on 10/04/2015 - 18:10
          +1

          @sween64:
          Yes, Exped are great mats with a bit of extra comfort when hiking.

          I think these much heavier mats are designed for a very different market (spare mattress, vehicle camping) - HN isn't a specialist outdoor store.

    • wittyusername on 10/04/2015 - 20:05
      +1

      You're behind the times - the new sea to summit sleeping mats are air inflated and still have decent r values. Also pack up smaller too!
      http://www.seatosummit.com.au/sleepingmats/

  • [Deactivated] on 10/04/2015 - 17:00

    As a hardened car and hike camper, when I take the car I always take my camp bed. I woudn't dream of using the camp bed without a foam matress or self inflating mat on it to block the wind chill coming up from under it.

  • cams884 on 10/04/2015 - 17:29
    -1

    It's unclear whether these have any internal baffles (probably not). Hiking air mattresses like the thermarest neoair (and its variants) are awesome and increase their R-value by having internal baffles to reduce air movement. Keeping the hot and cold air separate. Versions with insulation as well, like the downmats brucefromaustralia mentioned, are even better and they're all more comfortable than the old self-inflating style thermarest IMO.

    So, self-inflating mats are definitely not the only way to go these days for lightweight, warm options, but in this case, with the lack of baffles, I doubt this one would keep you very warm. That and it's bloody heavy for a hiking option.

    • scyth3r on 10/04/2015 - 17:38
      +1

      this does have internal baffles according to this youtube review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZamrWi0oqGc

      • INFIDEL on 10/04/2015 - 17:52
        +2

        Due to their design, air mattresses need baffles - providing separation between areas. Otherwise you would be sleeping on a balloon, deforming as you rolled around. Baffles also are used to keep the mat flat - holding the bottom & top surfaces a set distance apart when inflated, stopping ballooning.

        Of course those baffles also improve thermal resistance, as air can not circulate.

        • marquise on 10/04/2015 - 19:24
          +2

          Thanks for explaining the concept, I found it a bit baffling.

  • plague69 on 10/04/2015 - 18:22
    +1

    R-Value?

    • INFIDEL on 10/04/2015 - 18:28

      Searched manufacturers site, reviews - could find nothing. So not a serious mat for cold weather, but a review I linked to above suggested ok for above freezing.

  • bchliu on 10/04/2015 - 18:22

    Does anyone know the entire weight of it including the pump canister? Tempted to buy one for overseas but have to see how heavy it is
    EDIT - Oops… didnt read the full description.. Sorry. 1.8kg

    • unity1 on 10/04/2015 - 20:33

      1.725kg to be exact

  • kewell on 10/04/2015 - 18:39

    Bought 2 for our camping trip I figured if is selling for over $100 US on Amazon must be pretty good. Good reviews from the few I saw. $10 flat fee delivery.

  • fajman on 10/04/2015 - 19:09

    I bought a self inflatable today at Kathmandu. my old Aldi inflatable got a puncture
    http://m.kathmandu.com.au/sleeping-gear/mats/self-inflating-…

    • INFIDEL on 10/04/2015 - 20:04
      +1

      Never again!
      I had a major issue with a Kathmandu self inflating mat. Would never trust the quality of Kathmandu construction.

      Mat delaminated, meaning outer layer detached from foam core - first time I used it. (Tested OK at home, but may have failed at altitude.) That means air inside moved around as tried to get sleep in mountains on overseas trip. Had to abandon that section of holiday as could not sleep on mat - not happy about that. Kathmandu were not surprised by total failure.

      • downforce on 13/04/2015 - 10:36
        +1

        Everything I've ever bought from Kathmandu has fallen apart, broken, flaked or otherwise became FUBARed within an unreasonably small amount of time. If they had 95% off I doubt I'd still buy anything,

  • unity1 on 10/04/2015 - 19:51
    +2

    Thanks OP picked one up at Target Westfield FG. They had one left when I put my one on hold.

    • INFIDEL on 10/04/2015 - 20:11
      +2

      Better price at $40.
      Not available online.
      ITEM CODE 52055515 if you ring Target customer service on 1800814788.

      • unity1 on 10/04/2015 - 20:15

        Yes I rang customer service and they said there were 2 at Fountain Gate and one at Point Cook. So I placed one on hold and picked up. I also had a $20 target voucher which made it even cheaper.

    • quop on 10/04/2015 - 22:52

      Nice one, didn't think to actually check with Target myself (just assumed they'd no longer stock them).

      • unity1 on 11/04/2015 - 00:24
        +2

        Thanks for posting the Target link otherwise I would not have thought of checking there.

    • INFIDEL on 12/04/2015 - 12:34

      Checked Brisbane stocks - nearest showing is Hervey Bay, many hours to the North.

  • knackers on 10/04/2015 - 20:34

    Good price but too heavy for hikers

  • Diji1 on 10/04/2015 - 20:44

    "100% eco-friendly" < what does this even mean? I mean seriously think about it. "eco-friendly" is a meaningless garbage phrase.

    • damion on 10/04/2015 - 22:01

      Keep reading the sentence "Constructed with 100% eco-friendly phthalate free materials"
      google says phthalates are bad, m'kay?

  • wfdTamar on 10/04/2015 - 20:50

    Noticed they also have these cheapo Roman self inflaters in various lengths for $20, $30 & $50.

    http://www.harveynorman.com.au/roman-self-inflating-moon-mat…

  • Little Miss on 11/04/2015 - 02:38
    +1

    I was thinking more along the lines of stashing it in the boot for nights when I am at a friends house and can't drive

    • INFIDEL on 11/04/2015 - 07:59
      +2

      I think that's an ideal use - protective cover so it is kept clean & won't get easily damaged in boot (you don't want a puncture), quick easy inflation (best done earlier in night if drinks are involved), no real issue with keeping warm when used inside (no information available from manufacturer about thermal rating), plus reasonable price.

      Certainly better than putting in backpack for camping use - too heavy & there are better alternatives.

  • congo on 12/04/2015 - 18:00

    The $5 signup discount doesn't seem to work for this?

    • congo on 12/04/2015 - 18:09

      Never mind. It worked.
      I had to checkout as guest. Doesn't work on my existing account.

  • prankster on 13/04/2015 - 22:43

    ok i tried on chrome and modzilla and i can't add this product lol

    anyone else having this issue too?

  • prankster on 14/04/2015 - 10:33

    deal expired both online and ebay..

  • oz-dxer on 14/04/2015 - 12:10

    Sold out….refund for me… Ozbargained… :(

  • Kooratz on 14/04/2015 - 13:48

    bloody harvey…second time refunded buying online from this BigBuys boys…

  • scyth3r on 14/04/2015 - 17:57

    mine got refunded too :/

  • jaylee88 on 14/04/2015 - 18:10

    me too. and my $5 voucher!

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join