Has anyone tried sleeping on this 3" topper alone, without a mattress underneath? I'm wondering if it would make a good camping pad all by itself.
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I have not but the matress is very hard for me to sleep on without the topper.
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We have not slept on it without a mattress underneath. But the mattress we have underneath it is so lame and thin -- it is close to not having one underneath! This 3" topper is SO comfortable. It turned a near unsleepable mattress into a great night's sleep! I bet it would make a good camping pad all by itself.
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Hi, I would say it depends on how bad is your bed that you need to put this topper on it...mine bed was a pillow top bed, 2 yrs old that we hated sinking into...my husband had a depression from his body---the 2" layer helped very little to elevate our discomfort...I think the 3" would have been better for us...but instead I complained to Sleepy's and they took the mattress back and we got a nice normal mattress...no pillow top...just firm and perfect...I am not using the 2" topper I bought, I think I will cut it up and make dog beds out of it...good luck...
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No I wouldn't get a mattress pad for it. My daughter sleeps on it without any complaints. It is an air mattress so it isn't squishy like a mattress but it does the job just fine.
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There are springs in one of the Air Dream models that is used for places like a camper bed. The model I have is just the topper, no mattress underneath. I use it on our hide-a-bed sofa as a topper for the slender mattress. You can leave the topper on the mattress after you deflate it and fold the bed back into sofa!
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I assume you mean to sleep on? Good question it is pretty long - long enough that my small tent was too small. My best guess is that it would not. Also, it sits fairly high of the ground
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The Big Agnes air mattress I had was comfortable but terrible slick. I spent half the night sliding around. Much better to get a Thermarest sleeping pad. It's bulkier when rolled up but much more comfortable, especially on a concrete floor. Go with a Thermarest pad!!
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you need to put something down first. You will need a futon cushion, and then it might be a pain in the ass to attatch the sleep pad to the cushion. The topper isn't thick enough and you'll feel the bars.
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I slept in it one night, it was pretty comfortable. Even tho it is not meant for you to sleep in it. Is that the only way you can sleep? Have u tried using a couple of pillows and sleep on a bed?
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I really don't know. how well it sleeps on its own because I bought it to "soften" up a very firm mattress. But I do think you could roll it up and take it on a camping trip. When it is delivered, it is compressed down for shipping. Once it is opened and expands to size it should be easy to roll, just might be bulkier at full size....
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I'm a side sleeper and I have camped with this pillow for 2 years. I sleep with an arm under the pillow. I would inflate it fully it is considerably firmer than a fluff filed pillow. Also this pillow is much nicer with a flannel pillow case. As with any camping equipment it is advisable to test them at home before relying on them in the great outdoors.
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Well, I'm a 180 lb male that is delighted with the 3" 5lb topper. This topper sits on top of a very firm mattress. I do not sink in too much. But, I wonder what would happen if you put the topper on top of your new memory foam mattress? Why do you think you need a topper?
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I tried to use a queen size camping air mattress and it didn't work. The center ridge was so high that it sloped too steeply downward toward the outside of the cot. A self-inflating pad might work f you don't mind sleeping a slope to the outside. I think it would be tippy with one person sleeping on it. Because of the high center ridge, you can't sleep in the middle, you have to sleep fully on one side, so one person might not work. Don't know re kids crawling on it. Sorry.
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Myself, I froze on this sleeping Pad. I also bought an insulated one (around $166), but I still froze. I Returned Insulated one, because I still Froze with it. Now I just use a foam pad because with the air sleeping pads - I freeze (could be just me).
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I use it when my dog(Brittney 35lbs to 40lbs) had leg surgery. She sleep on it with me for a week or two with no problems. I've own the mattress for a long time (4 to 6 years)and my grandchildren have used it and the dog has sleep with them too. My wife has use it camping with the grandchild too.My dogs nails are cut or worn down from walks, but still long. So it's worked for me. To Me one of the best cheap air mattress I've found. IMO, I plan on buying another one.
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My best advice would be to maybe try a 3 to 4in topper if your putting it on the futon. When fully aired out this topper is very comfortable on a regular mattress because its not too soft but not hard at all. If your futon is the same as the one i have in my den then not much will make that comfortable enough to sleep on unless you put a complete mattress on it with a mattress topper. So hopefully this response helped you in your shopping experience.
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I've slept on the topper for around 2 years now with no issues! If anything it stays cooler than my mattress did without it. After 2 years of use it hasn't worn or flattened at and still feels new every night when I lay down, I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a topper.
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No, it isn't warm to sleep on. However, be aware that this mattress is extremely firm. I believe most people would require a mattress pad or topper to soften it up, if you can find one that's of very good quality (it took me purchasing and returning 3 pads/toppers before I found a decent one). Without a mattress pad, I would not be able to tolerate this mattress.