If I don't have a mattress, is it good to be used by itself? When sleeping on the pad by itself, can you feel the hardness of the floor?
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I've tried this out on a hard floor; it's definitely not an adequate mattress by itself. I think 8 inches is about the minimum thickness for a memory foam mattress. IMO, the minimum density for a stand-alone mattress should be 5lb/cu.ft. I think this product is 3lb/cu.ft. The lower density means a shorter life-span and a softer feel. IMO, the perfect memory foam bed consists of an 8 inch thick 5lb/cu.ft. density base with a 3 inch thick 3lb/cu.ft. top. If I may recommend a topper... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A8BUB0 Good luck!
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It must be quite comfortable; my son has been sleeping on it since Xmas. However, I did put a mattress pad on it at the time of setting it up. It is now due for another pad because he had told me it's beginning to sink.
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It's okay for a night, for longer you might want a mattress pad. It is a great spare mattress! It's our second one and I would definitely buy a third!
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No, I don't think you need one. I like a low bed, so I just set my mattress on the floor and it felt fine.
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If you are asking can you massage yourself with it, yes. Though the companies smaller version would be better if self-message will be your mainstay --- it is heavy. I lay it on the bed and kinda roll my back up to it - seems to work ok. Far more relaxing though for my wife to work on my back and hamstrings. hope this helps? bill
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No, you need to use it as a topper. It would be way way way too thin to sleep on by itself.
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I found this pad quite comfortable and helpful. I use it in a sitting position so I don't put my full weight on it, however. Good luck.
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I agree with Lauren0418. I wouldn't call it a "mattress"... it seems uncomfortable to me and our nebworn did not like it. Looked cold and uninviting. I wish i new about putting another pad (which is another purchase).. maybe that would have helped.
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It certainly softens a firm mattress. Some comments on here said it's like sleeping on a cloud but I don't really agree with that. It may feel like that initially but it settlers down a bit after awhile. Still feels wonderful & I can't imagine sleeping without it on the bed! I will always have it on the bed.
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We use this mattress as a permanent bed and find it very comfortable. Still it is not a real mattress and you feel that you are laying on air - so when you get up it feels a little bit shaky like in a rubber boat, but that's just how it is. You are getting used to it and it's way more affordable than a real bed (imagine how easy it is, when you have to another dorm!).
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The Pad self inflates and deflates on its own easily. It would be totally up to the individual if they wanted to use a pump, however, it is not necessary. We trust that is helpful.
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I have a level 6 and was worried it would be too soft, but I have a thick mattress pad on it and it still is not too soft...I might even put a 1 inch memory foam topper on it just because I am used to a bit of that 'cradle' effect, but I don' like the heat of the thick memory foam at all.
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I put a boxspring and mattress on this platform and so far, so good. Just didn't feel right without it, I did put a small piece of rubber between the boxspring and platform just to be I didn't slide. Like the rubber you put under a floor mat.
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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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Firstly, it comes in two pieces, so not comfortable. Secondly, I would NOT recommend sleeping on this without a mattress AT ALL. It would be super uncomfortable.
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I have memory foam mattress, it's bit harder then regular foam mattresses and it works. Eventually I'll use it on the floor when I'll get use to it more. Thanks!
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No, you can't use it by yourself. And I don't recommend it. The handles vibrate so much it is hard to hold, even for a strong person. I sent mine back.