Best mattress pads according to redditors
We found 173 Reddit comments discussing the best mattress pads. We ranked the 85 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 173 Reddit comments discussing the best mattress pads. We ranked the 85 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
For our guest room we have two twin beds that we put together with one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/EPHEDORA-Bridge-Twin-King-Converter/dp/B07KXXTDLR/
You could do the same with these and just get a giant strap to go around both mattresses.
I'm going to cheat and put my top three all time faves:
sleeping with 5 blankets and jackets is brutal. I live in a cold climate and a couple years ago I bought an electric mattress pad. I put it on a wifi outlet and it comes on at 9pm and turns off at 5am. My home's heat drops down to 50 at night and comes back on in the AM.
This is amazing, it costs about $2-3 a month to power the heated mattress pad & you'll be nice and toasty all night. Makes no sense to heat the whole house while you're sleeping - but don't punish yourself either.
This is what I recommend: https://www.amazon.com/Biddeford-5902-908221-100-Electric-Heated-Mattress/dp/B000JI3GYU
The make converter kits for this. Common in European hotels to have a "king room" that can be converted into 2 twins because many of the king beds are just two twins pushed together.
I bought a heated mattress pad a couple years ago and oh my god, it's SO nice to actually be warm.
I already know that I'm tough enough to suffer through anything, so I don't have to do that anymore. It's okay, I can just take care of myself. There's nothing left to prove.
Even better, heated mattress pad under the blanket.
Do it! My shikibuton is the best sleeping surface I've ever used, bar none! I beats out my old expensive king-sized memory foam bed and mattress, handily!
I bought my shikibuton and tri-fold mats on Amazon. I use normal sheets and blanket.
Also, the buckwheat pillows are great!
Anyway, every morning I fold and store them away. I put em out every evening.
I love the extra space. And I actually sleep great on it!
That's the spirit OP. I try to stick as close to ultralight as possible for backpacking. For car camping it's a great luxury to bring EVERY DAMNED THING I OWN.
By the way, lose those thin backpacking pads and get some Shikibutons. Also I never take narrow mummy bags car camping, ever. Big cheap warm rectangular Walmart bags FTW. Cabin tent! Cooler of beer! Comfy chairs! Propane for everything!
I sleep on a shikibuton. I bought it about 6 months ago after becoming interested in Japanese futons. Because I didn't want to break the bank to purchase an authentic one, I settled for this one.
I fold it up every morning, fold my blanket, and set it and my buckwheat pillow on top of it and set it away in my room.
Before this I was using an old mattress that was in the spare room of my grandma's where I live. Being that my grandma isn't too interested in the idea of minimalism, my room becomes a very calming place for me when I head up to bed at night.
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Just thought of this after I posted. I wish I would've realized the idea of minimalism before I moved out of my apartment. I was already on the side of have fewer possessions than most people, but I hadn't gotten to the point were I realized it and was able to fine tune it. I was basically a minimalist that didn't know it and therefore didn't put much thought into it.
Pro tip: check out something along these lines: EPHEDORA Bed Bridge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KXXTDLR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5MO0DbT0PB0GS
Heated mattress pad https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Quilted-Polyester-Mattress-Controller/dp/B00FHW8P94?th=1&psc=
Seriously the best thing I’ve gotten in years. The temperature is adjustable so it won’t get too warm on low. It’s also wonderful to preheat the bed before you get in
Well, there are window air conditioners. but you said the bed specifically and not the room so I am going to assume that is not what you want.
There is also ChiliPad. Its like an air conditioner crossed with a blanket. But that's way outside your price range.
Switching from polyester bedsheets to cotton can help some.
In a pinch, you could go all hillbilly and just freeze a 2-liter filled with water and keep it in the bed with you.
If that's the case, I would suggest any of these (in Asia it's commonplace to sleep on the floor, so I would look around for asian style beds):
Tri-fold foam bed from Amazon
Japanese style floor futon mattress from Amazon
Korean "yo" floor mattress from Gmarket
This guy.
That is wonderful how much you want to help and support her; she will definitely appreciate it.
These are what I use:
Blanket: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BF2392/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mattress Topper: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G72DN63/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What is nice about that mattress topper is it has 2 zones so you can heat one side of bed without having to heat other side. The mattress topper is also great at soothing all-over body aches since you're laying on top of it; feels amazing to crawl into after a long day.
There's also a really good book about Fibro, written by a doctor who has the disease herself. It's laid out in easy to understand language and includes both conventional and alternative treatment methods. The book is a must-read for sufferers, their loved ones, and even their health care providers. My review of this book would be: Before reading the book, I was genuinely ready to kill myself because I felt it was hopeless to try and cope with this disease for another 50+ years. Reading her book I've been able to find ways to improve my circumstances and now feel motivated to fight the disease as several of her methods have already made a huge difference in my life. https://smile.amazon.com/FibroManual-Complete-Fibromyalgia-Treatment-Doctor/dp/110196720X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GYD3ZCYHN0PS&keywords=the+fibro+manual+by+ginevra+liptan&qid=1569526359&s=gateway&sprefix=the+fibro+ma%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1
Also a tip...if by chance it interests you. Mine drove me a little nuts with moving and shifting. I ended up buying bent quilting safety pins (boomerang shaped) and pinning it to the mattress. It works great and no more needing to fix it every few days. We found otherwise it shifted. That said, we do have some pretty active sex very regularly and I think that was a huge part of it.
I will link what I have now because I love it. That said, I was very happy with the one before that too and can't recall the manufacturer, but I lost the power supply when I took it off for summer to store. The one before that IDK what happened. I don't recall it breaking. My only point there is that I have never had one that I thought was bad. They have all been just as good and I am sure they were different makers, etc. So I am linking what I have for ease of reference, but I bet most of them are pretty great and some features vary so look around if it's something you think you might want to try. https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Quilted-Mattress-EasySet-Controllers/dp/B00FHW8QI4/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1520021902&sr=1-4&keywords=sunbeam+mattress+pad+queen
Yep. I just lay the wide side of the rear seat down and slap one of these down there, grab a sleeping bag to put on top and a couple of pillows and I'm set. I stash a cooler either in the front passenger seat if I need a big one, or in the floorboard of the driver's side rear seat if i only need a small one for the weekend. My camp stove and a small suitcase go in the trunk on the side I'm not using for sleeping. There's actually plenty of room in there for the essentials.
The Prius acts as its own generator so if you're in a place that's particularly cold or hot you can leave the car running with the AC or heat on. It runs on the hybrid battery the majority of the time and the gas engine will kick in to recharge the battery every so often. Depending on the weather you can spend anywhere from $0 if it's cool/warm enough to just have the windows cracked for air flow to $1.50 if it's particularly hot or cold and the car needs to run more to make up for the AC/heat.
I was looking for ideas for saving cash on a road trip when I found this dude's blog and YouTube video about setting up his Prius to live in. I'm not living in my car so I haven't done most of what he did to set it up, but I took some ideas for going camping in it.
Hammock is awesome. A decent one will probably run you $30.
If you have $150 to spare, grab one of these. I had this for 8 months+ and still own it, it's comfy and supportive.
http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Shikibuton-density-resilient-Folding/dp/B004SOQGVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417508233&sr=8-1&keywords=shikibuton
http://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Japanese-Futon-Mattresses-Meditaion/dp/B003VQNM2I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417508233&sr=8-3&keywords=shikibuton
If you're cheap, get a second sleeping bag from a thrift shop and stuff it with eggcrate foam. I slept on one of those for a few months and it was not bad.
For just a little bit more, you can heat your whole mattress, making a huge warm bed for you and your cats. https://www.amazon.com/Mattress-Underblanket-Controller-Flannel-Settings/dp/B07G72DN63/ref=sr_1_5?s=bedbath&ie=UTF8&qid=1542614532&sr=1-5&keywords=heated+mattress+pad
Our cats love it and we love it too. So toasty and comfy.
Best of luck to you and your cat-buddy. :D
I bought one of these cooling mattress pads. It works best if the air temperature in the room is cooler so if your room is already at 63 degrees, it should work pretty well.
Hey brother I feel you on sleeping when it's too hot. Check out this thing, I'm not selling it I just have one and it's made my life so much easier:
https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Technology-ChiliPad-Cube-Temperature/dp/B00JMLFMV0/
I used to sweat through my sheets multiple times a night and this totally solved it. It's expensive and a pain in the ass but nothing else fixed the problem. Saves me a bundle on AC and keeps my cats from freezing to death.
Oh the great Midwest winters bwhaahahahaha
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Here are a few items that might help.
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Electric Blanket - We have the one that fits on the bottom mattress then you put the bottom sheet over it. Dial that F&*&& up before bed and you will be warm
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https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Quilted-Mattress-EasySet-Controllers/dp/B00FHW8O22?th=1
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Or you can go with the top blanket if you can't find one that will fit a dorm bed
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https://www.amazon.com/GX-XD-Individual-Household-Waterproof/dp/B07B4SD95N
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Cloths - Duluth trading company - This shit is pricey for a college student, but ask for Christmas presents. The great shit about this stuff is that it is quality and will last you for years. Duluth MN is up north and its cold AF ... Look for wool socks, flannel shirts and jackets. Dont forget long underwear! They even have a Christmas list where you pick the stuff out you want and e-mail the list to family
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https://www.duluthtrading.com/men/shirts/flannels/
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Stay warm my skinny friend - Summer is only 7 months away
I can’t find the exact one, but it’s similar to this:
American Furniture Alliance Hide A' Mat 3.5 x 30 x 75 inch Jr Twin TriFold Mattress, Navy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CL9900E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Ubc0Db8RQNMFV
If you think it is your mattress, you could use the process of elimination. Move your mattress into the hall for a couple of days, or seal it in a mattress bag. If that gets rid of the smell, it may be time for a new bed. If not, continue eliminating possible sources; keep dirty clothes in a sealed container for a while. Sooner or later, you'll figure it out.
This. I bought one recently and it's nice to have something that folds up and can be stored away.
unfortunately I had a great weighted blanket, seen here, but I couldn't use it for sleeping. it was fine if I was on my back but if I turned on either of my sides (which I do as soon as I fall asleep, without fail) it pressed me into the mattress so hard that it pushed the pressure points on the sides of my hips so hard into the mattress that it really hurt. I got it for christmas and used it for about two weeks before storing it. I actually sold it recently. so sad. it was the best until it was the worst!
I don't have a vibrating heating pad, but I do have a heated mattress pad, which is great. it's by sunbeam, and they have a great warranty. it didn't work one year and I shipped it back and they sent me a brand new one for $15, or maybe it was free? maybe that was just the cost to ship to them, I can't recall. https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Quilted-Mattress-EasySet-Controllers/dp/B00FHW8QI4
i'll have to check out this ultimate bed business, thanks!
I've slept for about a year on cheap air matresses from kmart and even though I've got some issues with my back it worked well and was comfortable.
However most matresses only lasted about 1-2 months until they developed a hole, even though the material seemed reasonably strong, so if you're planning on finding a long term solution, I'd get a real mattress.
You also mentionned in another post that you will be camping in cold weather. Air matresses do not insulate well, so I put blankets on top of mine, but it still wasn't as warm as a regular mattress.
The biggest advantage of air matresses is their ability to be able to be emptied and stored in a small space and the flexibility this offers. This is great for weekend trips, but when you're living in your car on a permanent basis, it's not necessary.
The only time I deflated mine was when I was doing a road trip with a few people and simply needed the space.
The mattress you linked also seems rather wide and would take up a lot of space, something you already don't have a lot of. Just lie down and measure how much space you actually need to sleep, for me it's about 60cm/23.5 inches, the mattress you linked is about twice as wide.
Another thing to keep in mind is vertical space in the back of your car. In the wagon I was sleeping in I had about 80cm/31.5in in the back from the trunk area to the roof. After putting in 1/2 inch plywood on 4-5inch stilts and then placing an air matress with a height of 6 inches on top, there was very little space left.
So little in fact, that my shoulder had to squeeze along the roof when turning around while sleeping. I'm not even going to go into the effort of getting into the spot in the first place.
Something to consider, in case you're claustrophobic.
After a few weeks a big storm hit the city I was sleeping in, causing heavy rains for about a week, so everything got really damp and the plywood construction started to get moldy, so I got rid of it for good.
I'd try to get a foldable foam mattress like this one instead, it can still be stored somewhat easily while being more durable and insulating better.
I've got this
Only spent one night on it so far but for the price it was great. It fit perfectly with the rear seat bottom removed.
Heated mattress topper....so comfortable. I'm laying on one right now.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FHW8O22/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1421944485&sr=1&keywords=heated+mattress+pad+sunbeam
This air mattress is $120 and is excellent. It has a built in pump so you can just turn the knob to add more air when needed. It's also pretty much the height of a regular bed so it doesn't feel like your sleeping on the floor. I highly recommend getting a mattress pad like this one and it will really make it feel like a real bed.... we have this set up (along with some IKEA sheets and comforter) and guests who use it always rave that they can barely tell it's not a normal bed. By the time you add it all up (mattress $119, pad $20, sheets, pillows, comforter) you'll be under your $250 but probably close unless you can just use stuff you already have!
If you absolutely have to go the futon route, check Craigslist and IKEA, but to be honest they're pretty pricey for the decent ones and the cheap ones aren't very comfortable.
I've made a few outdoor sofas and unfortunately the seating cushion is the most expensive part. I used fold out guest beds for the seating cushion and just cheap sofa cushions for the back rest. Here's a similar link to what i used:
http://www.amazon.com/Shikibuton-Trifold-density-resilient-Folding/dp/B004107WB0/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1408144743&sr=8-9&keywords=Fold+out+guest+bed
I have a shikibuton from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Shikibuton-density-resilient-Folding/dp/B004SOQGVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417750960&sr=8-1&keywords=shikibuton
It is incredibly comfortable. They have some more styles if you look around. Pretty affordable. I've gotten so used to it I don't even think about it but other people find it kind of strange. "You don't own a bed?!?"
Damn... I thought they were supposed to have some sort of fire resistance like kids pajamas. Guess I was wrong. Maybe get one of those mattress pads? (Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MV1DB6Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Fd0vxbA5190FZ ) It would at least cover the area, shouldn't affect putting your sheets on, and might help the spot from getting bigger... maybe. At the very least, it'd cover the spot and you'd have one more layer between you and that.
You know what makes a bed even more appealing on cold days? Heated comforters.
How about a heated mattress cover instead? That way you're sleeping on top of it and the cords should be harder to hit.
Not sure if this is available in Australia but here's a link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FHW8QI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SUq4yb4GKCA31
Alternately, you can search for "heated mattress pad".
You might also consider instead of an air mattress, a japanese futon. It is slightly more expensive but probably more comfortable.
What about a trifold mattress?
That's crazy. Hopefully he's a bro about it if you can't get it taken care of. I only know what I know from being with this one woman who had kids. I'd still try the laundry detergent. Get a bucket of hot water with some detergent in it and a sponge. Scrub it and then hit it with the blow dryer. Also, for the future they make these mattress cover things that I'll link to, if you get to it quick enough you can take it off and it won't soak through to the actual mattress. Then you can just wash it like any other laundry.
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https://www.amazon.com/Utopia-Bedding-Quilted-Fitted-Mattress/dp/B00NESCOY0/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=mattress+cover&qid=1571465654&sr=8-5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M42UB2O/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_hIW9zbQ2KYW52
They're like $6 on Amazon, or any home improvement or big-box retail store should have them.
They can be. It depends on what you consider expensive to be when compared to some potentially crazy expensive spring or foam mattresses. A basic bed is around $300. A "fine furniture" waterbed can be $1000 to $2000+, but so can a dresser or table.
You typically buy the waterbed frame as one purchasing decision, then select a waterbed mattress to go into it. A waterbed mattress must have a purpose made waterbed frame to hold it. You cannot put a waterbed mattress on a standard bed frame. You can also buy a cheaper waterbed kit that comes with everything.
A typical lower cost waterbed kit would look like this. I would highly recommend getting a full-motionless mattress, which has layers of foam inside of the mattress to dampen any waves and get rid of the sloshing feeling when you roll around or sit up.
You then need to decide if you want to sleep on the mattress directly, or get a pillow top cover for it. I like a "marshmallow" soft bed, so I use a thick pillow top cover over the mattress. If you don't have a thick comforter of some kind between you and the mattress, then the mattress will need to be heated. Sleeping on a cold waterbed mattress is really bad for you. A heater usually comes with a waterbed kit.
A waterbed is a hassle to setup. They are heavy and clunky and take time to get settled, but they are pretty much maintenance free after that. I absolutely love them. Do some research and watch some videos and reviews before buying.
You’re welcome. FYI not something like this. Allersoft 100-Percent Cotton Bed Bug, Dust Mite & Allergy Control Mattress Protector, Twin 12-inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002R0DR6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_P3m3CbMH72ZG3 more something like this SERWALL Queen Mattress Pad Cover Cooling Mattress 8-21" Deep Pocket Cotton Snow Down Alternative Mattress Topper Pads https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CYXVLQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_f5m3Cb4AV8YJ4 or this oaskys Queen Mattress Pad Cover Cooling Mattress Topper Cotton Top Pillow Top with Down Alternative Fill (8-21” Fitted Deep Pocket Queen Size) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756VY391/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_O5m3CbJNCB5NJ just as examples. Something that has a quilted barrier
Looks like yes.
I have a trifold foam one that I bought on Amazon, and it was much cheaper and far more comfortable than the "stuffed ones", like the one in the picture.
This is what I have, though you can get the queen sized one as well I'm pretty sure:
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Floor-Tri-Fold-Density-Pounds/dp/B004SOQGVQ/ref=sr_1_14?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501046867&sr=1-14&keywords=trifold+foam+shikibuton
I'm not even exaggerating when I say it's the most comfortable bed I've had, and my previous bed was some $900. Just look at the reviews. Before buying this foam one, I had purchased one of the "stuffed" roll up ones, that was about $300.... I regretted it, wasn't comfortable. I purchased the foam one directly after.
The only thing I can think to complain about is that the material it is made of doesn't feel amazing on the skin, but obviously you're supposed to put a sheet over it, so that's not an issue.
For college, I think it depends on your living situation. Are you in a dorm, your own apartment, what? Speaking from experience, I've never lost out on a sexual opportunity from using a floor mattress, but then again I don't bring the girl to my room first thing. I usually don't even bring them to my room until they are displaying obvious interest, like us making out. If they comment on it as we go there, I just say tell them it's an fancy traditional Japanese bed, ha.
I've never had complaints about it beyond that, but obviously you just have to make sure that the area in the room is clean. It's one thing to have a floor mattress in a clean room, and another to have it in a room with mess on the floor. So think about that.
I've got one of these coming in the mail. Can be folded as a kinda crappy chair, or all the way up.
I got mine for about $55 (new) on eBay. I've seen them on Amazon for $65 plus shipping. There is another type that is filled with cotton, but although this type is rollable, I didn't think I would care for the bumps. You can get a far more expensive shikibuton, but I was/am on a budget.
Get an electric matress pad. It has helped me tremendously! There are much cheaper ones, i just grabbed a link for you http://amzn.com/B008BF2VS0
No problem. The important part is that you have to get a heated mattress pad with a mechanical on/off switch. I got this one. Each side has a control mechanism so we actually got two WeMOs so we could each control our own side. I'm extremely happy with the purchase.
http://www.marukaiestore.com/c-225_bedding-futon.aspx
http://www.amazon.com/Shikibuton-Trifold-density-resilient-Folding/dp/B004107WB0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_2
keep in mind that the whole futon set will cost more than $250. there are other foldable floor mattresses available and if the price is a major issue, then you might as well go ahead and make mcgyver your own set out pieces that are more readily available in america.
Guys, I bought this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071X7C4TB/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm not a big guy (5'11" 157lbs) and my arms kept falling off the sides, so unless you are a side sleeper or level the area around this particular mattress, your arms will sag off the sides.
So I then went and bought this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018APB3TI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And found it to be so much better in terms of my arms being able to rest at my sides...but even more how much more lower back support I was given vs that of the tri-fold. The tri-fold felt like it was actually straining my back due to lack of support so I had to put my https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014AQ90A0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 under it, and that only marginally helped.
So I'm ditching the tri-fold.
Get one of these things, man! I've been sleeping on one for months, surprisingly comfortable. Not even the firmest mattress I've ever been on. Then throw it in a closet when you're gaming.
My cat keeps peeing on my bed. I come home every night to a wet bed so am sleeping on the floor. I would really, really love a plastic sheet to go over my bed so I can sleep on my bed at night. Thank you for the contest!
Utopia Bedding Quilted Fitted Mattress Pad (Queen) - Mattress Cover Stretches up to 16 Inches Deep - Mattress Topper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NESCOY0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4qmCCbSR6QEV2
I have a heated mattress pad! It's like an electric blanket for your mattress. I knew I would love it because I'm always cold, but it turns out it helps relax my muscles and I sleep better when I use it. Heat therapy for the win! This is the one I have.
https://www.amazon.com/Trifold-Foam-Twin-Folding-Mattress/dp/B071X7C4TB/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1524812595&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=trifold+mattress&dpPl=1&dpID=4146K9f-rXL&ref=plSrch
These are reasonably priced:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VQNM2I/?coliid=I1HKSS3G76OD8V
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Floor-Tri-Fold-Density-Pounds/dp/B004SOQGVQ
I have this one from Amazon and it is AMAZING. Way more comfortable than my regular mattress! I use it in the summer: http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Shikibuton-density-resilient-Folding/dp/B004SOQGVQ/ref=pd_bxgy_hg_text_y
Buy one of these, it will change your life.
Not recommended for memory-foam mattresses though
Are you talking about something for sleeping, lounging AND sex or just for having sex in a cold room?
If it's all three then why not just a warm nightgown (flannel maybe?) and some leg warmers.
If it is for sex in a cold room then why not either a space heater and/or a heated mattress pad and/or warm comforter.
We always (or almost always) get naked for sex but DW prefers to wear something for sleeping.
I've been thinking about getting one of these trifold mattresses from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Shikibuton-Trifold-density-resilient-Folding/dp/B004107WB0/
Two would equal an American Full mattress and can fold up into a place to sit, I believe.
Pretty much any mattress I've ever slept on hurts my back, while the floor does not. I think 3 inches of padding would be just right for me, personally.
That looks like a mattress pad, not a mattress protector. I'm not sure how tightly woven it is, so how effective it would be at blocking dust I don't know. But if you are looking for a good quality mattress pad, here is a nice one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MV1DB6Q/
I've got a Crosstrek as well, if you end up doing a build like this make sure you post it! I've slept in mine with this little tri-fold 75" futon https://www.amazon.com/Black-Floor-Tri-Fold-Density-Pounds/dp/B004SOQGVQ and it has actually been surprisingly comfortable. But it eliminates most of my storage room and I would like to fit two people plus storage under the futon. I think it is doable though!
Would you mind posting photos of your sleeping situation? I have been considering doing this for a long time, and now that I have a new place in a new city, I may take the plunge. I'm on an air mattress right now.
I've been looking at this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SOQGVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_ssKNzbH1AZRHZ
But I also considered getting a buckwheat hull mattress that is self-assembling pods filled with hulls. It's about as much as a normal bed costs. OR something like this, which is a combo of a roll out mat with buckwheat hulls inside: https://openyoureyesbedding.com
I was looking at this device as recommended by Tim Ferris.
>ChiliPad — A heating/cooling mattress pad. You simply place this under your bed sheets and it circulates water through the pad. What’s intriguing about this system is that it features duel-zone temperature setting. If your partner desires a warmer temperature while you desire a cooler temperature, this will help solve that. It’s not cheap but given the potential benefits this could have on your health, I’d say it can be truly priceless.
https://www.amazon.com/ChiliPAD-Cube-Cooling-Heating-Mattress/dp/B00JMLFMT2
Amazon also sells it and it's prime eligible. https://www.amazon.com/Fastcap-Kaizen-Foam-20mm-Black/dp/B00M42UB2O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497713726&sr=8-1&keywords=kaizen+foam
We have this one
https://www.amazon.com/WEEKENDER-Inch-Memory-Mattress-Topper/dp/B071CQ91RP/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?crid=YN6GW4HB6M8V&keywords=memory%2Bfoam%2Bmattress%2Btopper&qid=1550708680&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sprefix=memory&sr=8-13&th=1&psc=1
Then I put a quilted one on top of that for for softness
https://www.amazon.com/Utopia-Bedding-Quilted-Fitted-Mattress/dp/B00NESCOY0/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=2YU0JQJJBTIA0&keywords=quilted+mattress+pad+queen&qid=1550708884&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sprefix=quilted+matt&sr=8-6
Welcome to the frozen north and brace yourself - winter straight up sucks. Here are some things that will make it better!!:
These bad boys will keep you from falling on your butt when you're walking on icy roads and parking lots.
A heated mattress pad will keep your bed nice and toasty warm! Sanctuary!!!!
In a similar vein, a heated throw blanket will keep you warm while you're on the couch. The great thing about heated mattress pads/throw blankets/etc. is that it keeps you warm without you needing to turn the heat up, using less heating oil. And using less heating oil is a GOOD THING!
They aren't sexy, but long underwear are effective at keeping the cold at bay.
Chintzy cotton socks aren't gonna cut it anymore. Invest in some solid wool socks. Yes, they cost a lot, but they are worth their weight in gold!
Don't worry - you'll make it :)
Brace yourself! I just moved from California to Illinois so I know exactly how you feel!!
This will keep you warm
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Something like this!
Like this? Was that comfortable? Do you know how high your bed platform was? I am trying to do a similar thing in a 2005 Ford Escape but it looks like the CRV has much more internal height, even though the Escape is overall taller, my platform is putting me too close to the ceiling.
also check THIS out. Definitely less compact than a camping-oriented sleeping pad, but will probably be considerably more comfortable, and take up far less space (when not being used) than a solid, one-piece mattress would. I've had this or some other similar version on my 'potentially useful equipment' list for future/possible builds.
Ive been sleeping on one of these trifold mattresses off and on for about three years. Theyre surprisingly comfortable with nothing else between them and the floor. The only issue is when I have someone over for the night (generally if I'm looking to hook up with someone I go over to their place so its not a huge issue... lol) I'm currently in the market to upgrade to a higher quality shikibuton, which can run pretty expensive for a nice onw but I think might be worth the investment.
This was recently recommended at r/simpleliving. Can't vouch for it but it looks promising to me.