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    You mentioned you like the purple mattress. How would you characterize what you like about it compared to other mattresses you’ve had?

    I’m in the market for a new mattress, and I’m comparing options.

    I typically prefer a softer mattress with good air flow, if possible, because the contact between my back and the mattress makes my back too hot.
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    The Purple is much cooler than any other mattress than I've owned. First thing I noticed about it.

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    You can get water-cooled mattress pads/covers that will transport away excess body heat and even actively cool (or warm) the water. I have one and it has vastly improved my quality of sleep here in dystopian AC-free Europe. Mine was cheap(ish) too, about $350.

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    As long as this doesn’t derail Andrew’s original question, I’m curious how a consumer should discern good mattresses from the rest of the pack. There are many options out there and a visit to the showroom can only provide so much feedback.

    I brought one five years ago and it took about three visits and a good amount of research.

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    Stay in a lot of hotels, and when the bed is good, ask who made it. The front desk will know.

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    I spent a good few months moaning about my mattress after waking up with lower back ache every day. You know what fixed my mattress? Losing 15kg/33lbs. Same average mattress, no back pain.

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    A new mattress would have been better.

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    I sleep on the floor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yngvi View Post
    I sleep on the floor.
    In a prison cell, no doubt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    A new mattress would have been better.
    Yeah, but I just like telling people how much weight I lost.

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