The outer cardboard shipping carton was heavily damaged but inside the box the mattress was adequately wrapped and protected with heavy duty clear plastic. If your bedroom space is limited, I suggest removing the cardboard shipping carton first, then get the mattress into the bedroom ( and using 2 people to do so, if possible). Once the mattress (still sealed in its heavy plastic) is in place on top of whatever base you are using, THEN use the included small tool that resembles a letter opener to CAREFULLY open/remove the heavy duty plastic and then the secondary light weight clear wrap. It is when this second layer of wrap is opened that the mattress begins to self inflate. As previously noted the king mattress is heavy and to avoid any damage to the product, (or yourself) do use 2 people to maneuver it. Note: there are no side handles, to aid in the lifting and/or turning it .which would have been nice to have. After allowing the recommended 72 hrs for it to fully inflate, it was ready to be made up for use. Time and use will determine the answers to questions regarding comfort level, durability etc. but for now I am very pleased. It is as described on , the cost was very reasonable, and no fiberglass was used in its construction.
12 King Island is HEAVY
The outer cardboard shipping carton was heavily damaged but inside the box the mattress was adequately wrapped and protected with heavy duty clear plastic. If your bedroom space is limited, I suggest removing the cardboard shipping carton first, then get the mattress into the bedroom ( and using 2 people to do so, if possible). Once the mattress (still sealed in its heavy plastic) is in place on top of whatever base you are using, THEN use the included small tool that resembles a letter opener to CAREFULLY open/remove the heavy duty plastic and then the secondary light weight clear wrap. It is when this second layer of wrap is opened that the mattress begins to self inflate. As previously noted the king mattress is heavy and to avoid any damage to the product, (or yourself) do use 2 people to maneuver it. Note: there are no side handles, to aid in the lifting and/or turning it .which would have been nice to have. After allowing the recommended 72 hrs for it to fully inflate, it was ready to be made up for use. Time and use will determine the answers to questions regarding comfort level, durability etc. but for now I am very pleased. It is as described on , the cost was very reasonable, and no fiberglass was used in its construction.