Does anyone know of any product that can be put on a mattress to offset the effects of mattresses that are hard on the back? Maybe there's some kind of air mattress?
Thanks
Posted by
Newton, MA, USA
289 posts
I don't know of a product that you describe but I have a sensitive back and used Tiger Balm patches (adhesive) to battle the pains of a couple uncomfortable mattresses and it worked like a charm for me.
Posted by
OP
West Sacramento, California, USA
4 posts
That sounds like a good idea. Thanks!
Posted by
Seattle, USA
990 posts
Those "heating" adhesive patches are also terrific--I just sent my 80 plus year old mom on a short trip and they were trip savers for her. I'm thinking of adding one to my "medical kit" since husband and I are not spring chickens but we still backpack in Europe.
Posted by
OP
West Sacramento, California, USA
4 posts
Another really helpful response. Thanks.
Posted by
Denver, CO, USA
75 posts
I would consider taking a sleep sack (silk is lightest, but most expensive) and be prepared to sleep on the floor on top of the sheets from the bed.
Posted by
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
180 posts
You could put a Thermarest on top. They are an inflatable camping mattress that packs down quite small (depending on the thickness you choose).
Drop by your local REI or camping store and take a look at a few. If your back is very bad they may be worth carrying along.
Pete