Slumber 1 8 Inch Mattress in a Box Review

by Anne Y.
(Albany, OH)

The Slumber 1 8 inch Mattress in a Box was a decent purchase when we purchased it. We have been using it for just over two years now. We purchased it from our local Wal-Mart for about $200. I was hesitant at first because the mattress was scrunched up into a small, but very portable, box.

Transport was a breeze because the box itself came with wheels so no heavy lifting. Despite being crunched into a tiny box, we were pleasantly surprised at the set-up because it expanded on its own. Just don’t wait till bedtime because it can take a while to completely expand.

Also, a deodorizing spray is recommended as it had a chemical smell out of the box probably from the factory.

Its lightweight portability was a definite plus for us at the time because we moved quite a bit for a while. The manufacturer advertises it as being firm, which we did not find to be the case. I suspect that the same mechanics that made it collapse into a small box were to blame.

After some time, it did seem to get more uncomfortable as springs seemed to collapse. This problem was fixed with an 8” memory foam mattress topper. Still, it would be nice if the mattress itself was comfortable in its own right. For the price, however, this mattress was a good temporary fix when we had little money and the needed to move. This mattress would be great for a guest bedroom where it is not in every night use, as I suspect it is probably meant for.


In comparison with other beds, this mattress has its strengths and weaknesses in comparison. It is super lightweight. If you have need for something like that, it can be definitely worth the purchase. However, if you want a nightly good night’s sleep, I don’t recommend this for any long-term solution.

Once we purchase another mattress, this one will probably be retired for camping uses. I will say that despite tossing and turning, my partner and I don’t feel each other move around too much on it. As advertised, the springs are individual coils to help with this little issue. This mattress does not require a box spring and they sell special frames for them for a decent price.

My husband, be a crafty guy, built a custom bed around this mattress. With a five year manufacturer warranty attached to the mattress, it is definitely worth trying out if you are broke and not sure about if you will like it.

If I had to do it over again, I think I might have risked the heavy lifting and gotten a slightly better mattress. Big Lots usually has some for about $350 and by the time I purchased this mattress and the mattress topper, I spent about that. However, if I was purchasing for camping needs or a guest room, I would definitely purchase this mattress again.

If I had to give this mattress a star rating, I would say three out of five as it is definitely no Euro-top but can be just the mattress you need if you’re in the right marketing niche.