LoungAir announces it will give one LoungAir every six months to the person who sends in pictures of the LoungAir being used in the most unusual of circumstances.  Mr. Edison is our first winner for giving us the idea and sending us these pictures.

“Mr. Edison of Ft. Worth, Tx caught in the act of “borrowing” the LoungAir from his son to work on a lengthy adjustment to his landing gear!!!”

Tailgate season is back!

It doesn’t matter who your favorite team is  but having fun and relaxing does. So as the football season kicks into high gear here are a few essentials for the perfect tailgate party.

• Comfortable Tailgate chairs. Of course portability helps too – we recommend the LoungAir
• Folding table
• Table cloth
• Paper Towels
• Cutlery, forks – grilling essentials
• Ice Chest
• Tents & Canopies to keep the rain and sun out
• Power strip/extension cords
• BBQ grill – charcoal, lighter fluid and matches
• Gasoline for your gas powered gear and generator
• Flag pole – or banner pole
• Flashlights
• Portable Heater
• Blankets
• Trashcan
• Batteries
• First Aid Kit
• Sunscreen
• Umbrella

What’s your must have tailgate accessory? Please let us know in the comment section below.

Many people miss the comfort of a nice soft bed when they are camping. One way to keep cozy and still enjoy the great outdoors is sleeping on an air mattress. However, there are a few things to remember before leaving home.

1. Do you have a power source? Most air bed pumps require power to inflate the bed.
2. Is the mattress going to be inside a tent or outside on the ground? If you plan on sleeping outside, be sure and take a tarp to protect the mattress from sharp rocks and sticks.
3. Does the mattress have a built in pillow? If not, don’t forget to bring one.
4. Flannel sheets can act as a way to protect the mattress and keep your sleeping bag from sliding around during the night.

An air mattress can be repaired quickly and easily with a patch kit. The LoungAir comes with a patch kit included, so no trip to the bicycle shop is needed.

To avoid problems with an air bed – any make or model – you can take a few precautions. Don’t let kids jump on the mattress, keep sharp items away from the mattress (including cat & dog claws) and putting a protective layer between the mattress and the ground if you are camping will help prolong the life of your air bed.

It has been stated that air mattresses can help prevent SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and I wanted to check facts.

While I never found any real specific facts to prove the theory – what is written is that it is believed a firm mattress with few soft pillows or blankets is considered the best way to prevent SIDS.

Here are the recommendations from 

US Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5049.html

• Safe Bedding Practices For Infants
• Place baby on his/her back on a firm tight-fitting mattress in a crib that meets current safety standards.
• Remove pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillow-like stuffed toys, and other soft products from the crib.
• Consider using a sleeper or other sleep clothing as an alternative to blankets, with no other covering.
• If using a blanket, put baby with feet at the foot of the crib. Tuck a thin blanket around the crib mattress, reaching only as far as the baby’s chest.
• Make sure your baby’s head remains uncovered during sleep.
• Do not place baby on a waterbed, sofa, soft mattress, pillow, or other soft surface to sleep.

Here’s to a safe and restfully night to all children.

A Quick Moment Of Silence In Remembrance of 9/11

We honor the brave men and women who protect our country and honor the memory of those who lost their lives in one of the most troubling days in American history.