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psimian t1_jdw31xs wrote

Exped Megamat 10. As I'm writing this, there is one up on REI used for $155. Two of the singles side by side are the same as full size mattress. The only downside is that seams can fail, and they can be hard to patch.

Your other option is to get a 3x6 folding exercise mat and a twin size memory foam or egg crate topper. It is way more comfortable than you would expect, and you can get both items for under $100.

The inflatable option is the easiest to transport, but the mat + topper will likely hold up better under daily use and is significantly cheaper.

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Unequivocalallity OP t1_jdwhn3s wrote

Why do you need an exercise mat under the memory foam? Is it a back thing or is it better than just a memory foam thing on top of the floor?

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Quail-a-lot t1_jdygd3v wrote

The firmer foam gives you support so you don't bottom out on the eggshell or memory foam topper

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psimian t1_jdzr4vy wrote

Exactly what they said. An ideal mattress is something that has increasing density and support the deeper you sink. Inexpensive futons, of which I have owned several, completely compress almost as soon as you lie down on them and you spend the night grinding your bones against the floor. Sleeping on just a topper has similar problems (done that too).

For me the minimum seems to be about 2-4 inches of total foam in two different densities as described. For packing into a car it also means you can take the mattress apart and stuff the pieces wherever they'll fit, and it's way lighter than a futon.

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