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the-unlucky-hunter · 1 year

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this is the character reference sheet of Leigh Ven Rek or The Hateful Lover! shes my creepypasta oc, she’s horrible and I love her. if you have any questions about her then please ask me/message me. if you want to make any content about her then please tag me cause I would love to see it :)

(im gonna write an actual backstory to her but im just so glad to finally finish this sheet after weeks)

Full Name: Leigh Ven Rek

Gender: Female Status: Proxy of The Operator

Age: 22 Nationality: Dutch

Date of Birthday: 7th of November

Place of Birth: Giethoorn, The Netherlands

Orientation/Sexual preference: Bisexual

Personality: Loyal.Humorous,Devoted, Independent, Chaotic, Possessive, Cruel, Loud, Stubborn, Efficient.

Main Weapon: Machete

Language: (American) English, Dutch, German.

Method of killing: its varies on why she's killing. If the operator demands someone's death then Leigh is Brutal,Efficient and cruel, there only solace is that its over quickly. however, if its for her own personal pleasure then it can take weeks or even months (this is rare) she will stalk her victims and leave clues that she has been there. then she will begin to deconstruct you life. Forging messages between you and a lover for your spouse to find, slicing tires so that you let down your kids etc. she does it for pleasure, you see. Leigh needs chaos to feed of otherwise she grows bored and becomes uncontrollable. Leigh is extreme and very well planned. she'll wait until you have nothing left and then, she slides in at night and chases you down. she gets a rush of amusement, when she lets them run. she likes to wonder if she's broken them enough so that they no longer wish to escape.

Motive to kill: Leigh had always had violent tendencies that often landed her in juive or prison. she felt little emotion and was desperate to feel something, she left her home, family and friends on whim to move to Chicago. where she met Florence. Florence was the first person to make her feel emotions: amusement, annoyance and finally love.

Leigh had never experienced love so intensely so she allowed Florence to become her universe, despite Florence's infidelity Leigh still worshipped the ground she walked on. Florence attempted to leave Leigh after Leigh noted that she found Florence's cheating funny, however Leigh blackmailed her into staying.

Florence attempted to kill her with a rusted knife, she failed but severely damaged her hands even causing the right one to be amputated due to infection. this caused Leigh to "snap" she left hospital and sought out her love, when she was with someone else again. Leigh lost it, angry that her obsession and adoration was never requited. her love was never requited.

common phrases: "you ever get the feeling someones watching you?"

"go on pet, put on a show for me! Run! Entertain your audience!"

"great, sweetheart. you've bored me. its a damn shame, 'cause your a pretty little thing..."

theme song: Unhealthy Obsession- Blake Robinson

Hair: black (with right side shaved)

Ethnicity: Dutch/Caucasian

Eyes: Bright Green

Height: 5'10

Weight: Around 161 lbs

Body Type: Tall and slightly toned, years of running from police in her youth as left her agile.

Mask: Leigh stole a mask from Florence lovers' apartment. its mostly white with two black cat eye holes and a painted on black target in the middle of the forehead.

Distinguishing Features: freckles across face and shoulders, metal hand and forearm on right side. significant scarring on remaining arm tissue. Proxy symbol on the Left side of her neck.

Abilities: being a proxy entails enhanced healing, senses, strength, speed.

no need for sustenance/sleep

lowered pain senses (due to her rampant morphine addiction she feels no pain)

no aging/immortality. The operator halts aging at 25 so that the proxies are strong but not young or old. also if a proxy was to ever been in a life threatening situation then the operator will appear and have them healed. its very rare for a proxy to die under the Tall One's care.

Leigh is incredibly stealthy and agile which means breaking and entering is disconcertingly easy for her, it also means she knows all the mansions drama.

Weaknesses: Leigh's hands never recovered after the attack, she has little to none fine motor skills with her hands and they cause prolonged extreme pain with out pain relief. sometimes she cannot move her hands without the operator dulling the pain. she cannot type, play guitar or write well. she uses voice to text for most things now.

Leigh can become infatuated with her friends/colleagues, which either results in damaged friendships, awkward missions or bloody whirlwind romances, ever since she felt love she craves it, what she truly wants is someone to love her back just as intensely.

#creepypasta #creepypasta fanart #creepypasta oc #creepypasta fandom #i love her #Leigh Ven Rek #The hateful lover #slenderverse #Proxy oc #slenderverse oc #hunter's art #morphine mention #tw: drugs #murder #murder mention #drug adiction #morphine abuse #dont do drugs kids

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littlehungrywarrior · 7 years

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there’s a lot of things about me that are fucking absurd and really cool, so when ppl ask me to tell them about myself, i break em out immediately (”my family heirloom is a severed head named oswald,” “I can see disney studios from my house,” etc)

but just bc im bored and I feel like it, here’s some stuff about me that I dont think I’ve ever really talked about? not secrets, but just...mundane things that I don’t really ever say in favor of Ice Breaker™-type things

I have a profound respect for mail services. When I was 7-8 years old, we watched a documentary in class about how the postal system works, its history, and about the various jobs involved. It was an extremely formative experience for me. I don’t send a lot of things over snailmail and so I’m not really sure how to express my respect and support but it’s definitely there. Unfortunately, I’ve yet to play the FallOut game where you’re a mail carrier, but I wanna... I wanna.

Though I’ll claim to the ends of the earth that sports confuse me, I am a huge speed-running enthusiast. One hobby/interest/self-esteem exercise I have is that I really like to learn jargon/lingo involved with...anything, really. So I started watching speedruns to pick up the lingo and I just...became infatuated. I’m no expert but I’m %100 into it for more than the lingo at this point; I’ve long since got that covered. One of my favorite parts is golf-clapping along with other fans when something cool/impressive happens.

I can’t sleep without a hat on. A beanie, specifically. When I was, like...5 or something, I was terrified of vampires, and for some reason I thought vampires bit the skull and not the neck. So I pulled my blankets up over my head at night. My parents thought this was dangerous (I might suffocate) so they gave me a hat to protect myself with. I’ve long since outgrown my fear of vampires (and learnt that they don’t typically bite skulls) but I’ve associated hats with nighttime safety for so long that I can’t fall asleep without one. In the event that I don’t have one, I can wear underwear on my head to suffice...and I think I wore a stuffed animal once somehow but idk.

I’ve had my SPiN in genetics for so long that 5-year-old me used to infodump strangers at the grocery store. When I asked where babies come from, my dad got me a picture book written for kids specifically to answer that question. We still have it; my brothers used it, too. It starts by explaining pollination and then extends the same concepts to dogs and then humans. Most of the information is on pregnancy and fetuses rather than sex, and cell development immediately caught my fascination. I asked my parents for more information about this and they gave me some more microbiology stuff. Combine that with my animal obsession + budding interest in heredity and you’ve got a tiny obnoxious geneticist who wouldn’t stop telling random people in line at the grocery store about how chromosomes are passed on through haploid cells. Dad got real smug about it, it was fantastic.

On a similar note (and I have no memory of how this actually happened), I more or less learnt to read spontaneously? All at once? Again, I have no clear memory of this until the part where I can read... My parents read to me every night but I never was able to do it myself. I had a huge library built into the wall at perfect me-height for reading. One morning, the summer I turned 5, I (according to legend) walked up to my parents, got their attention, said “I’m going to read now,” and then (this part I do remember) sat down and read every single book in that library over the course of two or three days. Super rough estimate, but it was somewhere between 70-200 books, with a variety of target ages ranging from 3 to 10-11. No chapter books, all pictures, but the second I was finished I wanted more books. My mom took me to the store to buy more and insisted I get a chapter book since I’d burnt through the picture books so fast. And that’s where I got my first Warriors book.

That was not the last time I read an entire library. In 7th grade, a friend of mine and I both had sex ed previously and so were allowed to skip that year’s sex ed on the condition that we spent that class in the school library. And together, we read the entire thing. Only what was on the shelves, though; nothing in the back. Actually, at one point on the last day, we’d already read every book in the place and we were bored, so we pulled some books out of the back to look at and none of them caught our interest. One of them was the first Hunger Games book WAY before it got popular. We’d never heard of it, both read the first 2 pages, didn’t like it at all, and put it back. You should’ve seen our faces when it suddenly blew up into a huge thing. The sad thing is, I remember a lot of books that I enjoyed but can’t find now because I can’t remember any specific titles or characters. We sped through everything to finish it all and didn’t really take a lot of time to absorb details so a lot of them are lost to the vague, hazy back of my memory. Still looking for that manga where the ninja kid...stops an evil scientist from...some kind of virtual world machine. There’s a piranha tank? And then the bad guy...gets sniped by a helicopter and falls off the roof, or something? Also there was a manga version of Maximum Ride, which I only remember by name because 2 chapters in it suddenly hit me that this was a comic version of a text-novel my mom was reading at the same time. I bought a handful of books from that library at the end of the year and still have them.

I’ve only been in one play but something fucking sweet happened during production. I was Malvolio in Twelfth Night because, and I quote my drama teacher (who had known me for 8-ish years at that point and also who was smirking her ass off when she said this), “You’ll see why when you read the play.” She was not wrong and to this day that smug fuckin grin gives me life. Anyway, I was Malvolio, and you know that “Some have greatness thrust upon them” speech that everyone’s so inspired by? That speech is a fucking prank pulled on this asshole and it’s about bangin’. So the scene is that I dramatically read this “””love letter””” I’ve received and then run off to go embarrass myself. The speech is LONG and so I asked if I can just...actually have it written on the letter. And she said yes! So I wrote it down with intent of reading it off the letter. But opening night, the actress who was to place the letter grabbed the wrong paper and so I got just a blank sheet. Guess fucking what? We’d re-choreographed that scene so many times the night before that I slammed that shit anyway, word-for-fucking-word. And I was never mad at my friend for grabbing the wrong paper, so I say this in jest, but her punishment for grabbing the wrong paper is that the entire cast/production team did not hear the end of my pride for the entire week. For a timeframe reference, I was 12.

When I was a kid I had a horse named Emmy. She was a rental horse. Actually, I think she was a pony? The way the rental worked was that she lived in a barn with a bunch of other horses. Her owners were a small business who gave riding lessons, but instead of just riding each session, one of the horses was “yours” (assigned by age, height, and temperament, not picked by the kid) to take care of while you were there and ride consistently every session. Essentially, she was only my pet when I was on the property. I can still ride but I’ve gotten rusty and I can’t do anything above a trot for more than a few seconds. Both times I’ve jumped have been accidents, once on Emmy and once on mom’s current horse, Meteor. I’ve fallen only once, and it was off Emmy. Mom’s going to be getting a gigantic thoroughbred soon and I’m both terrified and excited to ride this very large boy.

I talk about this in person but not online because...why would it ever come up online?? I have worn the same style of red jacket every single time I leave the house since I was a pre-teen. It’s to the point where people will only recognize me if I’m wearing it. I had a friend in high school who was/is a really cool guy, we were seniors and we’d been close friends since freshman year. I had my jacket tied around my waist because of the heat. The school had two campuses a block apart and I was walking from one to the other to get something. Friend was walking from the other to the one, so we passed each other. Wordlessly. No wave, nothing. I was tired, it was hot, I didn’t really think anything of it. Then suddenly, a foot behind me, he freezes dead in his tracks and says my name with some kind of stricken shock. He had no idea it was me. At all. Keep in mind: my jacket? Tied around my waist. Not even off, just around my waist. Since then I’ve used this jacket thing to my advantage. Sparingly, I can take it off to sneak around. It’s like I’m invisible to people I know unless I say something and they hear my voice. It’s incredible.

Going back to speed running, way before I knew that it was a thing at all, I taught myself to speedrun two games: The Lion King (PS2, not the impossibly hard one) and Putt Putt Saves The Zoo. As they were unofficial speedruns that I didn’t really call anything and just kinda did when I was bored, I never timed the latter, and I only timed the former once using my mom’s kitchen timer. It was a rough estimate since sometimes I paused and forgot to hit play for a few seconds, or I needed to pause but didn’t for a few seconds, and the timer only counted full minutes anyway, but I still remember the time: 35 minutes. I keep meaning to go back and re-teach myself to speedrun it, perhaps more professionally, and time it with more accuracy. I still remember all the strats but I can’t pull them off with as much fluidity as I could when I was still in practice. I also can, when watching both Lion King 1 and 2, still point out with frame-perfect accuracy exactly when a scene starts that was a cutscene in that game.

wow writing this was fun and I kinda wanna do it again. ok

#what do i tag this as #me??#me

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thesleepstudies · 6 years

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Insta-Bed air mattress – top 5 picks compared to the highest rated models in their categories – 2017 update

Over the past 5 years, we have tested and reviewed over 110 air mattresses, 12 of those coming from Insta-Bed.

What you’ll see below are the top 5 highest-rated picks from the brand, their details and ratings in five quality categories.

We’ll also compare each airbed to the top-rated counterpart, similar in type and price range.

Insta-Bed air mattress - Raised, Never Flat pump

The one reason for this bed not currently being in the top 10 is the fact that we tried to make our top 10 picks versatile and usually include 5 models for home use and 5 for outdoors and camping.

Among air beds for home use, it’s currently 7th highest-rated with an overall rating of 89/100, with the ratings of 91 and 90 in the air retention and comfort category.

Its main advantage is the Never Flat pump, which is only available in a handful of airbeds and the market and most of them have a much higher price tag. Below are the full ratings of Insta-Bed Never Flat.

Head-to-head comparison with the Dream Series by SoundAsleep

We feel like the best fit among the top 10 models for this comparison is the Dream Series from SoundAsleep.

Who will choose the Insta-Bed Never Flat?

This Insta-bed is the will be the choice of people who were looking to get the reliability of the Never Flat without breaking the bank.

With thousands of owner reviews on Amazon, it’s one of the most popular airbeds ever made. You can see all those reviews and compare prices following the links below.

Insta Bed EZ

This is a high-end air mattress with a price tag to match.

EZ airbeds are scarce because not many people are willing to spend the extra buck to get this kind of comfort from an air bed.

When we say “this kind of comfort,” we’re referring to the fact that it’s probably the closest you can get to the comfort of a regular mattress with an inflatable.

The reinforced vinyl consists of 42 air coils which distribute weight and reduce pressure points at the hips and shoulders. It’s mounted on a robust steel frame that automatically sets it up (no action needed on your part, you just plug it in and watch it spread).

The combo of the extra thick material, a high number of coils and the support of the frame practically eliminates that bouncy quality most airbeds have.

Insta-Bed air mattress, Raised with Insta III pump

Compared to the Never Flat models we looked at above, this is a more basic product that features a classic Insta III pump.

We wouldn’t say that this is a run-of-the-mill pump because it’s well known in the industry and even used by other brands, like Serta.

It’s a classic airbed with a significantly lower price tag compared to the models with the smart pump.

It comes in Twin and Queen size and, based on our measurements, it is true to size.

The Queen measures 78 x 60 inches in the Twin is 74 x 39 inches, both are 15 inches high. It’s important to make a note of this difference in height (compared to Never Flat Raised classic, which is 18 inches high).

We are stressing this because both Insta beds have the word “raised” in the name.

Insta bed Raised with headboard

You’re probably noticing a pattern by now, the top-tier of Insta-Bed air mattresses are all based on similar technologies, both in terms of the pump quality and inner structure.

Obviously, the main difference in this one is the headboard.

You’ll also notice that there is no difference in ratings compared to the model without the headboard and, again, the one exception is value for money. It’s only natural for this bed to cost more because it comes with a headboard.

The highest-rated product of its type is the Serta Perfect Sleeper, so let’s take a look at the head-to-head comparison of the ratings.

Insta Bed with sure grip bottom

In terms of popularity among users, this Insta-bed is only second to the Raised Never Flat model.

It’s also the one mattress and the list that somewhat different in terms of design, both appearance and structure-wise.

While most products from the brand we looked at here feature air-coils, the construction of this one is based on dual chambers that Insta calls SecureAid.

Another major difference is the rubberized sure grip bottom designed to minimize moving and sliding and keep the bed securely in place, even on smooth surfaces like hardwood floors.

Top camping model from Insta Bed - Stow and Go

The blowup mattresses we looked at so far are primarily designed for home use, and the only way you could use them for camping is if you have access to power on the site.

That comes as no surprise, and it’s no secret that Insta is primarily focused on the airbeds for home use.

The Stow and Go is one of the few exceptions to that rule.

The included pump is battery-operated and, based on our experience, holds a charge pretty well. One full charge will allow for 14 to 16 complete inflations / deflations.

It’s one of the better pumps in this price range - the speed of inflation is about 2 minutes.

Fact sheet of the Insta Stow and Go

Size - twin, inflated size (measured from the further most edges) - 74 x 39 x 8 inches Type of pump - battery-operated, two-way (reversible), pump model name Insta I

Head-to-head with the top model of its type

Based on the profile type, the structure number of coils the best fit for comparison here is the Camping Series from SoundAsleep.

Insta-Bed - a closer look at the top picks

Top-rated Insta-Bed - Raised Queen with Never Flat pump

If we had to choose one inflatable bed to call a classic, it would be this Insta-Bed.

Back when we first started reviewing airbeds, it was stable among the top 5 for home use. But a lot happened on the market since and some new products introduced improved technologies pushed this Insta-Bed out all the top 5.

When we say that we’re primarily referring to the products by SoundAsleep, a company that introduced their first product in 2013 and caused a significant shift in the industry.

It might seem odd that the head to head comparisons of Insta-Bed’s we did above were mostly which products coming from SoundAsleep. We’d like to stress here that we have no special relationship with the company that would make us favor it over Insta nor did we receive any free testing samples.

It’s just the current state of the market.

Now that we got that out of the way let’s dig a bit deeper and look into what makes this bed the superior evergreen classic that it is.

The pump used for this Insta-Bed

We did go over some of the inner workings of the pump, but let us get into the nitty-gritty of it all.

What’s better about it?

From a user standpoint, this pump type simply means that have a more reliable bed that won’t wake you up in the middle of the night because it lost air.

If we reminisce about the evolution of the technology in the airbed arena, it’s fair to say that the smart pump (call the Never Flat by Insta & Serta) is the biggest milestone of the past decade.

It’s changed the way people perceive inflatable beds - from flimsy pieces of plastic into a solid choice for frequent use.

It’s practically eliminated the main complaint owners had - deflation.

Let’s make one thing clear here - the pump is not designed to deal with significant rips or seam separation but small leaks and pinholes.

That’s still a big deal, especially if you have in mind the fact that most cases of air loss come from these small mysterious leaks.

How it works

The system consists of two pumps, and it’s the second one that makes the difference. It’s equipped with sensors to detect air loss and silently turn the unit on to keep the bed at your desired firmness.

Safety from over inflation

One more feature that you don’t typically see in this price range is the auto shut-off safety that’s built into the pump. For the owner, this means that you don’t have to be on standby as the mattress inflates. All you need to do is choose the firmness presets from three options available (plush, medium or firm and then just turn on the unit).

Once your chosen firmness presets is reached, the safety will turn off the pump.

Materials

For the top, Insta bed uses a finish that resembles suede. It’s there for two reasons. The first one is to make you comfortable if you’re using the bed without sheets. The second one, and more important, is to increase the friction between the sheets and the bed and lower the chances of slipping, piling or moving.

For this type of airbed our deep-pocketed fitted sheets.

The one thing that we would like to stress here is that Insta bed models are true to size, which means that if you get a Queen, standard sheets in the size will be a good fit.

New colors

We remember the time when this Insta Bed was only available in beige (tan) but, in the past few years, the company added two more color choices. Today, it comes in white and gray as well.

We’re not sure about the reasons, but there is actually a difference in price between the 3 color options.

Air coils of the Insta Bed

One of the main reasons behind Insta standing tall in an ever-changing market is the stability of their air mattresses, both in terms of flatness of the top surface and sideways movement.

To achieve that, the company relies on their system of air coils. These not only play the role of stabilizers but also lower the strain “suffered” by the seams.

A closer look at the Insta Bed EZ

This is the 14th quarterly rating update of the Insta bed EZ.

It’s currently rated at 88 out of 100. The category that is bringing the rating down a peg is “value for money” - this is only natural because the Insta EZ is not your run-of-the-mill air bed.

Stability, Support and Ease of Use

One of the biggest advantages of Insta EZ lies in the extraordinary support provided by its robust bed frame and the aforementioned proprietary NeverFlat technology.

The frame unfolds automatically, so all you have to do is plug the bed in and flip the switch to inflate it. Many customers have wondered about the possibility of deploying separate parts of the frame but the current design doesn't offer this possibility.

We also don’t see it happening anytime soon.

The weight of the mattress is 48.9 lbs, which translates to around 22 kg. This makes it a cumbersome option for camping and outdoor activities, but provides a stable surface and mitigates the usual problem of the air mattress moving through the night.

The frame construction is sturdy and can withstand up to 500 lbs of pressure, which means the mattress can accommodate 2 adults without any threat to its structural integrity.

Frame dimensions and height

The dimensions of the frame are 64" x 54" x 9.5".

Total height is 22". You won't have any difficulties with getting in and out of bed, which is especially convenient for senior citizens.

All of these features guarantee a stable sleeping surface and the level of support uncharacteristic for an air mattress. The EZ is made to mimic the "regular bed," and the design does its job very well, especially after you add some bedding on top of it.

Durability

Insta EZ is intended for indoor use so, it's not recommended for camping (although, you CAN technically use it if you don't mind the weight and have access to power).

The frame features a solid steel construction, which doesn't wobble or make squeaking sounds, which tends to be an issue with similar beds of sub-par quality.

The mattress itself is made of heavy-duty PVC, and it's very resistant to medium-level stressors like pet claws and similar outside influences. It comes with a dedicated repair kit and the rolling case for easy and secure storage.

To maximize the longevity of your air bed, you should heed the following recommendations:

The company doesn't recommend this product for everyday use. Based on the experiences we’ve seen, it’s sturdy enough to replace your regular bed, but its lifespan will be considerably shorter if you opt for this route.

You should choose a storage location devoid of temperature fluctuations and extreme temperatures. These factors can stress the material and lead to potential failure. You should also avoid humid environments and inflating the mattress in freezing temperatures.

In order to prolong the lifespan of your pump, you should only use high-quality alkaline batteries. Also, avoid leaving batteries in the pump for too long since it can result in corrosion and potential damage

Insta-bed doesn't recommend the use of heated blankets with its airbeds.

The company offers a full 1-year warranty for all product defects in workmanship and materials. The warranty, however, doesn't cover holes and other damage caused by misuse, normal wear and tear, neglect, unauthorized disassembly, natural disaster, and similar occurrences.

Comfort and Pump

The bed features an integrated NeverFlat pump system.

In case you didn’t read the analysis that we went over when talking about the Insta-bed Raised (the classic model), let’s reiterate.

This, basically, translates to 2 separate pumps working to provide the optimal comfort. The main pump allows you to select your desired comfort level, which will adjust the overall firmness of the sleeping surface.

Forget about sore muscles, back and neck pain, and stiff joints. With Insta EZ, you'll be able to customize the overall comfort of your bed according to your particular needs and have a refreshing sleep every single night.

The primary pump inflates the EZ bed in less than 2 minutes, depending on your preferred firmness setting. It usually deflates it in around 20 seconds.

The pump also features an auto shut-off safety, do you won't have to worry about over inflation as long as you have your comfort level set.

The secondary pump comes with dedicated sensors, which monitor the overall quantity of air within the mattress at all times. Every comfort setting comes with a predetermined air level, and the secondary pump is “in charge” of maintaining it throughout the night.

It engages automatically, refills your bed with air, and shuts off without you even noticing. The noise level is surprisingly low and will never wake you up in the middle of the night.

Apart from customizable firmness, Insta EZ also provides sleepers with minimal motion transfer. This is great news for restless sleepers who tend to toss and turn a lot throughout the night, waking their partners up in the process.

Updates to the review

As we mentioned at the beginning, we typically update the reviews on quarterly basis. What might be important to mention here is that the ratings of this Insta have not significantly fluctuated since we first reviewed it.

As we are currently considering going back to the all concept of separating the home use and outdoor models, it’s very likely that this bed will find its place back in the top 10 where it lived for a long time.

Frequently asked questions about the Insta-bed with headboard

Storage

The headboard of the bed also deflates, and the total deflated weight is approximately 14.8 pounds.

In terms of size, the headboard model is not significantly bigger than the classic, which means that it’s just as easily stored.

Sturdiness of the headboard

Bear in mind that the headboard is no different in terms of rigidity compared to the rest of the bed. We are mentioning this because we received a couple of questions about it.

People ask whether they can lean against the inflated headboard like they would with their regular mattress. You might be able to do that if the bed is placed against a wall, but it’s not advisable to exert that kind of pressure on the chambers.

The headboard is there to stop the pillows from slipping over the edge of the bed.

Using fitted sheets

The body of the mattress and the headboard are attached to it each other to about two about half of the mattress height.

This means that you can’t tuck in fitted sheets the same that’s in the headboard area as the rest of the mattress.

That’s why flat sheets are probably the better choice for this mattress. The good news here is that the flocking creates enough friction for the sheets not to slip or more.

Fixing and repairing an Insta-bed

Should you find a leak, patching and Insta bed is pretty much the same as any other air mattress. It arrives with an included patch kit and instructions.

The difference between Insta and Serta

This is probably one of the most commonly asked questions we received over the past few years.

It doesn’t come as a surprise since the products from the two brands are similar. So similar in fact, that if somebody said that they are the same, we would have a hard time arguing the point.

So let’s clarify this mystery of the airbed industry once and for all.

Instant and Serta are owned by the same company, which is Serta Simmons Bedding LLC.

So what separates the two?

If you compare the counterpart models from the two brands, you’ll notice that Serta is almost always the slightly more expensive product.

We don’t have the information nor do we want to go into the intricacies of the inner workings of the company, but we can look at the facts.

One of those facts is that Serta has an unparalleled warranty, not only compared to Insta-bed, but to any brand out there. Some of the new arrivals do come with solid warranties. We still feel that the full 1-year manufacturer’s warranty of Serta airbeds is second to none.

On the other hand, Insta bed is the brand with more products in their portfolio for outdoor use (such as Insta-bed Stow-n-Go we mentioned and analyzed above).

These similarities also have an obvious impact on our ratings, since the counterpart products of the two brands usually have very “close ratings.”

This is an advantage for Insta-bed

If you’re not familiar with the industry, you’ll find that Serta is the more recognizable name and one of the most well-trusted brands in the mattress arena.

That means that being associated with Serta can only be a good thing for Insta-bed as a brand.

As far as we’re concerned, we like both brands and consider them top-tier of the industry, especially when it comes to trustworthiness of the customer support.

Using the Never Flat pump with a car inverter

The ratings of inverters (DC to AC) are based on how much power they can put out (measured in watts).

To use a car inverter without damaging the circuitry of the pump you have to make sure that the power rating of the inverter meets or exceeds the requirements listed on the pump label.

If you can’t find the specifications on the body of the pump look for a sticker attached to the power cable.

Let’s explained that on an example

The pump that comes with the classic Raised and EZ bed model from Insta-bed has a power specification of 130 Watts. The power inverter would have to exceed that number to be safely used.

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