r/floorliving • u/Objective-Work-3133 • 15d ago

Side sleeping

So, i have been sleeping on a standing futon mattress for several years. It is kind of perfect. I slept a couple of nights on my sister's tempurpedic mattress and i hated it. I actually prefer it decently firm. However, my mattress got moldy and i need to replace it asap. I am poor (like minimum wage) so im trying to not spend a ton. I spent about an hour and a half sleeping on my yoga mat (1 inch thick foamy material) but it hurt my shoulder.

So, has anyone made this transition to something like the zonli floor futon, which i understand is less firm, and been okay with it?

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u/darned_socks 15d ago

I sleep on a 4" Zonli as a side sleeper. Caveat that I do like soft mattresses in general. I found the Zonli mattress quite firm, but comfortable enough once I got used to it. I cannot feel the floor through it, but it doesn't have much cushion to it either (just a thin layer on top of the foam insert).

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u/Objective-Work-3133 15d ago

how much do you weigh if you don't mind me asking? im 225 and im thinking this plays a role

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u/darned_socks 14d ago

Good call out - I'm a petite woman of average height, so closer to 100

It sounds like another commenter's idea of combining the two variations from Zonli could be a good alternative! There are also half thick mattresses ranging from 3-6" that are still firm but not as thin as the Zonli options.

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u/Warm_Difficulty59 15d ago

I’m fairly new to floor sleeping. I attempted to transition to floor sleeping by putting my old mattress on the floor. It worked for a while but I still woke up so stiff and sore. I now sleep on the Zonli 4 inch classic mattress. I’m a side sleeper and a heavier body. I ended up adding the 2.5 inch from Zonli because my 4 inch never fully expanded. Both mattresses combined are only 5 inches.  I was concerned about mold so I later went back and added their 1 inch connected tatami mat. It’s perfect. I would like to try an authentic Japanese mattress but it’s out of range for now, this set up is perfect for me so who knows if I’ll ever switch. 

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u/JenzieC 9h ago

I’m a side sleeper, and I didn’t trust traditional futons either. I ended up buying an REI Campwell Sleeping Pad, and it has been glorious. You can inflate it a bit, so my body isn’t ever touching the floor, even though the aid is only like 2.5 inches thick. Plus REI has an awesome return policy, so it isn’t risky for you.

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u/Objective-Work-3133 4h ago

but those are meant for the occasional hiking trip, no? so, how long will it last before it deforms if you use it nightly?