If I don't have a mattress, is it good to be used by itself? I don't have a real mattress. Any mattress will be too big for my tiny loft. But I don't wanna sleep on the "floor" of the loft. When sleeping on the pad by itself, can you feel the hardness of the floor? Thanks. If I don't have a mattress, is it good to be used by itself? I don't have a real mattress. Any mattress will be too big for my tiny loft. But I don't wanna sleep on the... » Read More If I don't have a mattress, is it good to be used by itself? I don't have a real mattress. Any mattress will be too big for my tiny loft. But I don't wanna sleep on the "floor" of the loft. When sleeping on the pad by itself, can you feel the hardness of the floor? Thanks. « Show Less
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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... Sleep Better 3-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, KingGood luck! 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... Sleep Better 3-Inch... » Read More 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... Sleep Better 3-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, KingGood luck! « Show Less
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http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10094381This is a thin foam mattress. It's quite nice. $130 for a twin.http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30094361This is also a thin foam mattress. It's cheaper. $80 for a twin. Reviews say it's a bit hard, but that will probably go well with this topper.
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I slept on one of these for a few days when I had to stay next to my hurt dog to take care of him at night. It is adequate but not great as a mattress. Why don't you look into a decent blow up bed and put this on it, it will give you a good bed with not a lot of room take up.
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The mattress can move about as easily as any other mattress. It has flexibility and can hold up to being moved around a bit. Just be careful about stacking things with an edge on or next to it, and note that it is a bit heavier than a conventional mattress. After moving it should probably be laid out on the bed and given several hours to reshape itself before being slept on.
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Nope, it's pretty firm. If you want a smaller one, get the smaller size and pad where needed.
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Slightly. If the pad were a bit thicker it could be even better. It Definetly does not bake you and might provide a slight cooling effect. If you have a very firm mattress and want something to take away the ultra firmness. This isn't the pad for you.
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I bought the pad which makes this cot sleep like a bed. It's not necessary though especially with a sleeping bag. The cot is very high quality.
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the bed is like sleeping on a plank. If you like hard beds, this is perfect. If, however, you like a bed that is cozy and soft and conforms to you, this is definitely not your bed.
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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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I weigh 188 and can do pushups on this mattress and feeling no floor yet fairly supported. Little give and no piling up of contents. Hasn't lost firmness over the year either. That said, three inches can't provide same feeling of solidity as 8+. I also am lucky enough to be without joint pain, so would not know what to recommend in your case. Notwithstanding, this is a dense and comfortable mattress.
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This mattress pad is just a cover. It doesn't really add "extra" comfort or softness to the mattress. We just bought a new mattress from Amazon...It was delivered in a box. Medium firm 10' foam...and I bought the mattress pad to protect it. FINALLY we are getting restful sleep. If you can swing a new mattress...I would do that first. Sorry I am not much help.
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I do use it as a regular mattress with a one inch memory foam topper. It is pretty comfortable, but I only use it at our summer camp so I don't sleep on it for more than a week at a time...it mostly likely depends on how plush you like your mattress and/or how old you are. For about the same amount of money you can buy from Amazon the Linen Spa memory foam mattress which is a real mattress and is 10" thick. I have a friend who bought one three years ago and he really likes that mattress. There is a funny video for this that you can Google which shows a guy unpacking the mattress. It isn't too different than my experience unpacking the Shikibuton! I do use it as a regular mattress with a one inch memory foam topper. It is pretty comfortable, but I only use it at our summer camp so I don't sleep on it for more than a week at a time...it mostly likely depends on how plush you like your mattress and/or how old you are. For about the same amount of money you can buy from Amazon the Linen Spa memory foam mattress which is a real mattress and is 10" thick. I have a friend who bought one three years ago and he really likes that mattress. There is a funny video for this that you can Google which shows a guy unpacking the mattress. It... » Read More I do use it as a regular mattress with a one inch memory foam topper. It is pretty comfortable, but I only use it at our summer camp so I don't sleep on it for more than a week at a time...it mostly likely depends on how plush you like your mattress and/or how old you are. For about the same amount of money you can buy from Amazon the Linen Spa memory foam mattress which is a real mattress and is 10" thick. I have a friend who bought one three years ago and he really likes that mattress. There is a funny video for this that you can Google which shows a guy unpacking the mattress. It isn't too different than my experience unpacking the Shikibuton! « Show Less
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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'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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I would think a mattress is needed with it. That's not to say it can't be used without one, but I prefer 'some' comfort!
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I only use a mattress with this bed. I think using a box spring also would make it feel too high. I think it is made to use with just a mattress and no box spring.
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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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It depends on the bed. If it is a low profile bed, you need a box spring. I use my matress without a box spring for a month without problems. Then I bought a bed and use it with a box spring and love it.
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Yes, you could use it without the mattress. As others have stated - there is a bar that runs down the middle so a person would need to lay on one side or the other. I'd prefer it with a mattress, but again could be used without.