The next generation in mattress toppers the Visco elastic memory foam mattress topper will have you never wanting to get out of bed again. Visco memory foam, which is the formulation NASA came up with originally to help astronauts have an easier re-entry is now primarily used for mattress toppers, as well as mattresses. It’s a unique product that is sensitive to our body temperature, as it heats up it contours to our bodies shape providing us with much better support then a regular spring mattress or conventional mattress topper ever could.

Visco elastic memory foam mattress topper manufacturers are targeting people like you and I that have a 5-10 year old mattress that is starting to wear out but we’re not quite ready to take the step to purchasing a brand new mattress. Of course there’s no secret that spring mattresses wear out, and when they do it can leave us with a whole mess of problems including lower back pain, lost sleep, and fatigue. Adding a 2" to 4" visco memory foam topper to our old mattress gives us the feel of a new mattress but at only a fraction of the price.

Visco memory foam is considered to be medium in firmness which is the happy medium for comfort and support of our neck, back, head, and legs. The real benefit is felt when you lay down on your bed for the first time after adding a Visco elastic memory foam mattress topper and feeling how your back and spine are supported. If you’ve ever had the chance to lay on a latex mattress, you’re familiar that latex tends to bounce back at the body when you lay on it. In contrast memory foam will contour and adjust to the curves of your body providing a more comfortable support. It’s especially beneficial to those that already experience some spinal troubles or back pain.

Most visco memory foam toppers will be 2" or 3" thick, and as mentioned have a medium density around 3lb. This is enough to rejuvenate your old mattress and provide yourself with a better nights sleep. There a numerous brands to choose from for a visco foam topper, and pricing will vary based on brand and size.

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Does everyone still dream of owning a water bed mattress? Exactly how comfortable are they, and is the price range affordable to the average family?

What is a Water Bed Mattress

There are two types of water beds available hard and soft side water beds. A hard side water bed mattress is a mattress filled with water, that sits on a hard surface frame usually made of wood. These platforms resemble normal bed frames often with storage and drawers below the water bed mattress.

A soft side water bed is a water filled mattress inside a foam frame, then zipped inside a fabric covering that sits on a platform. This design is meant to make your water bed look as similar to a traditional bed as possible.

Water Bed Mattress History

The history of the Water bed dates back to 1971, when a water bed was used in New York for invalids play, mark Twain also mentioned a water bed during one of his articles that was published in the New York times in 1871. While it is mentioned there isn’t enough information to really describe the components and assembly of a water bed.

In 1883 Dr William Hooper from Portsmouth, England patented a waterbed advertising it as having pain healing capabilities however; not being able to come up with a way to control the water temperature back then, it was a failure.

It was in 1968 that the modern water bed was finally designed by Charles Hall who was a design student in San Francisco State University. There were two other students Ecan Fawkes, and Paul Heckel that also had a contribution to the design.

Benefits an Disadvantages of a Water Bed Mattress

Benefits:

Most water bed mattresses can be heated which is a wonderful comfort feature. Ensuring you can stay extra warm during those cold winter months. Also a warmer sleeping environment lowers your blood pressure allowing you to rest easier, and fall asleep quicker. Blood circulation is improved, and also muscles relax. Because the mattress is liquid filled it shapes around your body reducing pressure on your joints, and back.

Disadvantages:

While the heating option of a water bed mattress is nice, it can be costly to continually have the mattress feeling warm. Filling your mattress, as well as moving it isn’t easy as it must be drained fully to move. Then of course once moved you need to fill it all up again. Now of course this doesn’t happen often but there is a chance that your water bed can become punctured. The mattress will then leak, and can be a difficult to clean up.

Considering both the good and the bad of water beds they can be a great comfort investment and the positives you experience generally out weigh the negatives and damage that can occur. Be sure to shop around for pricing, and get a full understanding of the warranty for the water bed mattress.

Even for those of us that love the outdoors, there is one fact that cannot be denied. Humans were not meant to live in the great outdoors without any form of shelter. With that in mind, if you do wish to get in some quality time with nature camping you should consider bringing something comfortable to sleep on with you. One recommended piece of equipment that can take care of this is an air mattress with cot.

Sleeping Bag vs. Cot

Of course the sleeping bag will never go away, come on we’ve all been using them since scouts. How ever, an air mattress with cot is a lot more comfy to sleep on then just your good ol sleeping bag on the ground for comfort. Of course there have been some great foam pad mattresses come out over the last few years, but none compete with the air mattresses available today that sit on a cot frame.

A cot and air mattress are easily transportable, the air mattress deflates and is folded up. There’s no really bulky or heavy portion to the cot, most can be folded up and could even be used when hiking or backpacking.

Tiny Bit of Extra Work

Of course compared to a regular sleeping bag and sleeping pad there is a little more work that needs to go into using an air mattress with cot. An air mattress isn’t as warming as just a sleeping bag. Where the sleeping bag traps your body heat inside, you’ll need to take extra precaution with a cot and air mattress. Ideally sleeping in your bag on the cot would be ideal. Also colder air can travel underneath you as well when you’re on an air mattress with cot, meaning cold air can come at you from below as well.

Doubling Up

To ensure you stay warm, especially during the colder months be sure to use both your sleeping bag and an air mattress with cot. The air mattress will be better then the hard ground any day for comfort, and of course the sleeping bag will ensure you stay warm all night. You can get a great nights sleep in the great outdoors you just need to be prepared with the right gear to stay comfortable and warm.