What mattress/bed manifacturer is worth it?

[Londo]

Please help kiwibros...

I'm in the middle of renovating my home, and part of that has been throwing out old furniture.

My mother was always the source of information regarding this kind of stuff but she has sadly passed away and this is my first time having to do this type of stuff without her (not a pitty party just adding context).

Is there are a mattress or bed manifacturer worth the hype or are there any hidden gems that are cheap but super comfortable?

I've tried looking at Simba and other mattresses like that but the price seems so high compared to the competitors, and reviews are so unreliable that I don't want to sink a stupid amount of money in to a mattress that's going to be dog shit.

The following probably helps:

1. I'm a side sleeper
2. I am in a cold climate so lower/floor beds isn't practical as it gets cold af
3. Money isn't an issue - same with shoes, for something I spend 1/3 of my life in the price is worth it for a good product
4. I prefer hotel style/firmer mattresses
5. It needs to be a double sized and up
6. Space isn't an issue, bedrooms are large here, but I'd prefer it either have storage options

 

[Asian tech support]

If money isn't an issue, I'd definitely be avoiding the usual mattress scam circuit. I was in a similar situation about a year ago where I decided that a good mattress was too important to skimp on and I finally moved into a place that could accommodate a larger bed. I ended up going with a Naturepedic queen at the recommendation of a relative, although it isn't that much like a hotel mattress. It was a lot of money but it was worth it.

 

[JoshPlz]

Remember that no matter how high end the mattress is, it still won't last forever. Even really good quality ones are recommended to be changed after 14 years. Budget ones after 5-8 years. It's something that wears quite heavily.
What mattress is the best depends on person, weight, how easily/much you sweat, climate and personal preferrence.
A mattress that may feel awesome in cold climates, may be hell in hot ones for example.

Try to find independed reviews and tests and don't fall for snake oil. I recently heard a bizarre story of someone going into a mattress store and the sales person trying to sell them a fucking 10000$ mattress, claiming that it's so fucking good that even his grandchildren will still be sleeping on it.

 

[Londo]

If money isn't an issue, I'd definitely be avoiding the usual mattress scam circuit. I was in a similar situation about a year ago where I decided that a good mattress was too important to skimp on and I finally moved into a place that could accommodate a larger bed. I ended up going with a Naturepedic queen at the recommendation of a relative, although it isn't that much like a hotel mattress. It was a lot of money but it was worth it.

Remember that no matter how high end the mattress is, it still won't last forever. Even really good quality ones are recommended to be changed after 14 years. Budget ones after 5-8 years. It's something that wears quite heavily.
What mattress is the best depends on person, weight, how easily/much you sweat, climate and personal preferrence.
A mattress that may feel awesome in cold climates, may be hell in hot ones for example.

Try to find independed reviews and tests and don't fall for snake oil. I recently heard a bizarre story of someone going into a mattress store and the sales person trying to sell them a fucking 10000$ mattress, claiming that it's so fucking good that even his grandchildren will still be sleeping on it.

Thanks boys. I know it won't last forever but I have a lot of issues with sleep and I normally work 12 hour heavy labour shifts and I just want something that will be comfortable and not fall apart within a year or two.

Any recommendations on what sites give the best reviews? The ones Ive seen so far appear to be shil accounts or paid for reviews. Money isn't an issue but I just don't want to piss it away on something I end up regretting.

 

[NoReturn]

I know you're looking for "good" but if anyone else sees this thread and needs a recommendation in the US, Zinus isn't actually bad. It's actually really nice if you're in that "I'm too poor" state.
If you can scrape together $500 (save up if you have to) for one of their mattresses, you won't regret it.

 

[I'm Retarded?]

I know you're looking for "good" but if anyone else sees this thread and needs a recommendation in the US, Zinus isn't actually bad. It's actually really nice if you're in that "I'm too poor" state.
If you can scrape together $500 (save up if you have to) for one of their mattresses, you won't regret it.

I was really hoping somebody would post something like this because I'm too poor and my mattress is a fucking trash heap. I feel like I got run over by a truck every morning

 

[NoReturn]

I was really hoping somebody would post something like this because I'm too poor and my mattress is a fucking trash heap. I feel like I got run over by a truck every morning

Yeah, you (and past me) are exactly the kind of situation I'm talking about.
Yes, Zinus aren't top of the line, but if you put away $20/week for less than a year you can get one of these:


Plus a frame so you are off the floor and have storage space:


Bonus tips:

• You can get new pillows for cheap from Target every fall because they have that section for college students each year.
• Having nice sheets and pillowcases will make a difference in your quality of sleep
• Make your room dark at night. Buy curtains from a thrift store and nail them into the wall above the window if you have to.

 

[Moths]

The comfy one

 

[FATTESTCUNT 2.0]

I've tried looking at Simba and other mattresses like that but the price seems so high compared to the competitors, and reviews are so unreliable that I don't want to sink a stupid amount of money in to a mattress that's going to be dog shit.

I have a Simba hybrid mattress. It was great for the first 18 months, then it started to develop a dip. Not a massive one, but still noticeable. If you look at the Simba 10 year warranty details, they allow for a dip of up to 7cm depending on the age of the mattress, which I don't think is that great.

I think the problem with a lot of mattress reviews is, people write them a short time after getting the mattress, then if they have an issue further down the line, they often don't go back and update the review.

I would like to try a Hypnos Origins 6 mattress which is a pocket sprung mattress with a 10 year warranty that is more straightforward than Simba's. I like the idea of the "mattress in a box" type mattresses, but in practice, I think a high quality pocket sprung mattress is hard to beat.

 

[Alligator Alcatraz]

For mattresses: Serta and Beauty Rest brand. Both made in the USA and quality. Do not buy memory foam. Aim for euro-tops if you want excess luxury.

For beds: Buy wood. Do not settle for MDF, metal, and particleboard nonsense from IKEA and Amazon. Make sure it has full platform or full slats if you do not want a box spring. Your bed should last your entire life with proper care.

 

[Claude Sigma]

Just get a thin futon.
It's common knowledge here, but the firmer and thinner, the better it actually is for you.

Getting a very fluffy and soft bed might feel good in the beginning, but it's terrible for your posture and your spine in the long term. Something that might feel uncomfortable in the beginning, like sleeping on a hard surface, is forcing your body to engage the muscles and does not put weight on the spine/bones, which is actually better for you and strengthen your back instead of slowly causing back pain.

You can elevate it with a wooden frame if you wish, but get something thin and firm.
Here is the one I use (except mine is a queen size).