Hello, I’ve been reading and skimming the website and forums for a couple of months now and have to really congratulate Phoenix on a really amazingly informative and unbiased resource. This here is truly a gift to humanity. Thank you Phoenix!
So, on to my question. I am looking for a new mattress that’s larger (queen vs full) and more comfortable (I’m looking to spend around $1000) than my current mattress, which will be relegated to the guestroom. I am intrigued by latex.
Here’s the catch. I live in Mexico, and while I do have the means to buy a mattress in the US (either online or else locally in the Bay area), it needs to be small and light enough to fly with. I am limited to 70lb and 62 linear inches. So far, I have found that the Casper qualifies, and was disappointed to discover that the Dreamfoam beds are too big (even though one of their more basic models does fall within my 70lb limit). I also travel frequently to Canada to visit family, so I could purchase there, but on the surface it would seem that’s a more expensive option.
Of course, ideally, I would buy in Mexico and save all the trouble, but from what I’ve seen, options are limited (for latex) and it’s hard to get detailed information regarding what’s in the mattress in terms of materials and density, as well as toxic flame retardants and toxic off-gassing. I will keep searching though.
Besides Casper and Dreamfoam (which I’m only likely to buy if a friend drives down and has a LOT of extra space in the car!) I’m also considering a firm, simple locally bought foam mattress with a latex topper, or perhaps a Tuft and Needle Five (if within flying size limit, not sure yet) with a latex topper.
I’m also considering Factory Mattress in Pickering, which I could even physically visit on my next trip to Toronto. I called them and they seem eager to help and even to look into the potential of vacuum packing a mattress down to make it smaller (so long as their latex manufacturer doesn’t recommend against this), but at present I’m having a difficult time pinning down what I should be asking them for amongst their many varied options.
I’m about 5’9" and 160lb and my wife 5’8" and about 150lb. We’re both athletic and tend to sleep mostly on the back or side, and occasionally on the front.
I appreciate any and all help.