I will have had my Bear original (called the Bear Pro previously) for 5 years in August. There are two individuals ~6’ 225# sleeping on it. I’m starting to wonder how much longer it will last as I have a hard time staying asleep on my side or back now.
If you want one that's just foam without coils the Bear Original is fantastic: [https://www.bearmattress.com/products/bear-original-mattress](https://mattressmosaic.com/bear-original)
My general advice if you have the budget for it is to buy the luxury model from mattress brands (Big Fig, Titan, etc) that are tailored toward heavier people. The higher-end models of these mattresses typically come with pillow tops or cooling covers, so you get tons of support without winding up on something uncomfortably firm. These mattresses are typically medium-firm(ish) and will last a long time.
What Bear did you wind up getting? The original foam model and the Elite hybrid were solid when I tested them. Glad you're sleeping better!
I think you are correct. It's anecdotal, but the two different-manufacturer mattresses I've bought in the last three years are 3-4" taller than the ones I bought in 2000, and they're actually less comfortable. I'm currently sitting on a new Dreamcloud hybrid and have a Bear memory foam now in my spare bedroom. Both required a thick topper. Both are now so tall that I have to buy sheets with 18" deep pockets. I'm guessing the problem is the bed-in-a-box. Next time I'll get a loan and buy a showroom brand in-store for 5x the price.
You could consider the Bear Original for a budget mattress. It's within budget, sleeps fairly cool, and the medium-firm feel works well for side sleepers around your weight. Well, CopperFlex 12" from Brooklyn Bedding is a good option too, just avoid super soft beds that sag fast.
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