I’ve been researching for a total of about 8 hours in the last two days, and now I feel like I know generally what I want, but I don’t really know the details (I over analyzed!). :pinch: I don’t really have much time in the day to test out mattresses so I will pretty much have to go off what I think I want before going in to a store to try them out (or purchase online, as the case may be).
Restrictions and info:
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[li]19, male, 145-155lb (have been same size for 5 years, despite trying to gain; so expect no change).[/li]
[li]I have a slightly swayed back (lower back has greater inward curve than usual).[/li]
[li]Want Latex, latex-over-foam, or memory foam. Looking for the pressure-relief and durability.[/li]
[li]$600 or less. I’m willing to save longer or to buy other layers in the future to improve on it, but I would need something comfy to start for cheap.[/li]
[li]Twin (preferred) or twin xl. Can’t do bigger (live in a travel trailer).[/li]
[li]Thickness of mattress can’t exceed 18 inches (again, I sleep in the kitchen so the counter is in the way).[/li]
[li]Live in a travel trailer, so humidity is concerning and temperatures did hit freezing inside last winter (don’t have heating; hope this doesn’t thwart my options).[/li]
[li]My bed is my sleeping, eating, working, and sitting space. Medium-firm is probably best (ILD 30 for latex, from what I read).[/li]
I have tried memory foam at two friend’s homes. One was super soft (like no support) plushy (3 inches or more sink), the other was a fairly firm 1 inch sink. I preferred the firm, but would have liked more sinking (only sank about an inch, would like 1.5 or 2). I currently have a 12-year old $99 innerspring. Waking up 30 times a night. As I said before, I live in a travel trailer and I have done so for 3.5 years since I lost home. I can’t afford to move out of this rinky-dink place (that I’m grateful for, despite living with my brother and mother in a small, cold space ), but I can improve the space I’m in and really think the mattress will be easier and improve my health more than trying to setup an indoor fireplace (my only heat option as I am already setting off the breaker with just a water heater and mini-fridge).
Any suggestions (brands, bed models on Amazon, or more articles I should read) is most appreciated. I cannot save up more than $1,000 though. It would take several months, and I need to replace mine sooner than later. Currently looking at “Dream Foam” for $400, but the density is only 1.5lb.
Thank you so much,
New Member - Connor
Update: I had/have a dozen tabs open to research more, but I’m too tired and am electing for help.