Does the top layer compress over time so you're sleeping in a "valley"? How long before it's just not comfortable any longer?
325417
I've had my mattress four years now and it's still like new! I love it and never want to get out of bed!! It the same mattress as Temperpedic but thousands of dollars less!!!!
325418
We have had ours for a year now... no valleys! I'm very impressed with it. I sold Tempur-Pedic mattresses; while it is a bit different, I think it's well worth the money difference.
2190212
My experience has been varied. If I don;t have the device correctly placed, I will experience discomfort (pain) within an hour. If it is correctly placed, I can get several hours of wear. I have yet to precisely identify what is correct placement. Apparently, the tolerance envelope is very narrow. I make no attempt to use the device while sleeping, thinking that the body needs some downtime relief. My incontenance problem is minimal while sleeping
1822033
You can definitely feel it when there is nothing in there. I took others recommendation and added an air mattress and it was my best camping experience so far. I recently acquired a memory foam mattress topper that I plan to try out as I don't feel I need the full thickness of an air mattress to keep from feeling that bar.
1204482
I checked to see if mine ever compressed like that, as it remains firm a year after I began using it and still works well. It is 6" at top, although I rarely rest my head that high & also use a pillow on top. As long as the upper chest is higher than the stomach, I would think it's doing its job. After my esophagus was removed, my stomach is high enough to be attached to my throat and I no longer have a valve to prevent acid from getting into my mouth. The wedge still keeps mr sufficiently elevated to prevent reflux. Had I been using this pillow for several years earlier, I would probably not developed the condition that required the esophagectomy. I checked to see if mine ever compressed like that, as it remains firm a year after I began using it and still works well. It is 6" at top, although I rarely rest my head that high & also use a pillow on top. As long as the upper chest is higher than the stomach, I would think it's doing its job. After my esophagus was removed, my stomach is high enough to be attached to my throat and I no longer have a valve to prevent acid from getting into my mouth. The wedge still keeps mr sufficiently elevated to prevent reflux. Had I been using this pillow for several years earlier, I would... » Read More I checked to see if mine ever compressed like that, as it remains firm a year after I began using it and still works well. It is 6" at top, although I rarely rest my head that high & also use a pillow on top. As long as the upper chest is higher than the stomach, I would think it's doing its job. After my esophagus was removed, my stomach is high enough to be attached to my throat and I no longer have a valve to prevent acid from getting into my mouth. The wedge still keeps mr sufficiently elevated to prevent reflux. Had I been using this pillow for several years earlier, I would probably not developed the condition that required the esophagectomy. « Show Less
297719
I've had it for 1 yr now and it has retained it's shape, however, it has not provided comfort for me since I purchased the pillow. I do not recommend it. Hope this helps!
1176672
I have had it for over 2 years and it hasn't gotten any softer. I stopped using it because it was just TOO full and doesn't collapse far enough for it to be comfortable. If I rest my arm on my head then it is comfortable, the extra weight helps.
1540289
Yes. I don't recommend sleeping directly on top of it - although I suppose you could. It has, what looks like, square "chambers" all over. A top sheet helps smooth the entire surface.
645306
It does provide a comfortable night's sleep. It is a little heavy. Depending on the length of the hike and the other gear, it could get pretty heavy on longer hikes. It would fine if it was on a half day hike.
326138
I've never had that problem. I use it at night for sleeping and find it very comfortable.
932186
no as long as kept zipped. pain in ars to zip tho as you almost fall inward to open to top
2136825
At first yes it is great, but after a while (a couple months for us) it softens up in the places you lay and you end up sinking in too much at the hips so you are sleeping bowed.
1134872
I have slept on the same standard twin futon for 25 years, and for me, it's comfortable. However, I placed a thick "Cuddle Ewe" under-quilt on top of it quite a long time ago, and I'm sure that makes all the difference.
230732
I put the thin layer up. I think it's memory foam plus that way the zipper is down and away from you.
1950233
It's kind of a pain since you need to blow up each of the 6 chambers separately, and then you'll probably want to try manipulating the air pressure in each chamber for comfort. Dunno, maybe 10-15 minutes to get comfortable? It's also a pain to deflate. Certainly, my Thermarest is much better, but is also several times the price... I use the Stansport as a backup/spare.
749942
I don't know what would meet your needs, of course, but I've slept on mine several months and I love it. My wife is pleased, too. I'm a 250# guy and I don't feel like I'm sleeping in a trough at all. We're happy with ours.
171226
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?
994278
I feel like mine has become a fair bit softer in certain spots that are more laid in. The foot end is still pretty stiff but the upper end where we normally sleep sinks in deeper than I like. We've had ours for 2 years now and flipped it once. Not over though just around so the foot end becomes the head end. I actually came to the page today to see if the warranty covers this... sadly it doesn't look like it does.