Looking for a bedinabox Tranquility Gel bed alternative

[phoenix]

Hi eatrplaysleep,

The first place I would start your research is the mattress shopping tutorial here which includes all the basic information, steps, and guidelines that you will need to make the best possible choice … and know how and why to avoid the worst ones.

Two of the more important links in the tutorial that I would especially make sure you’ve read are post #2 here which has more about the different ways to buy a suitable mattress that is the best “match” in terms of PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and Personal preferences) that can help you assess and minimize the risks of making a choice that doesn’t turn out as well as you hoped for that are involved in each of them and post #13 here which has more about the most important parts of the “value” of a mattress purchase which can help you make more meaningful comparisons between mattresses in terms of suitability, durability, and value.

I wanted to see if I could get some recommendations on some greater durability mattresses, or at least a few more starting points for research. I’ve read the beginner posts and also read a few of the specific forum posts of other users here looking for similar beds (I know the basics on what to look for, stay away from major brands, etc).

There is some information and guidelines for those that are in higher weight ranges in post #3 here and the posts it links to that will be helpful. The process would be exactly the same as for anyone else except they will generally need firmer mattresses and more durable materials than those that are in lighter weight ranges.

I’m looking at the MU Membership List. Any good starting points for comparable feel beds as what I have? Dreamfoam seems pretty popular, but many of their options seem a bit on the softer side. I also saw a few recommend Brooklyn Bedding (and I know you highly regard them), but I’m looking to gauge cheaper alternatives first before deciding to splurge

The mattress shopping tutorial includes a link to a list of the better online memory foam options I’m aware of (in the optional online step).

I agree with you that having your brother make the purchase would be a much better option because there is no way to predict which mattress will be the best “match” for your brother in terms of PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and Personal preferences) but if that’s not possible then I would at least make sure that you have a good return/exchange policy just in case the choice you make doesn’t turn out as well as you hoped for.

Phoenix