Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I am in my early 60s and have slept on a carpeted floor with nothing but a sleeping bag or quilt for padding; for some 30 plus years. This regimen suited my back. As a side sleeper i have in the past year noticed that my hips start to ache. Its worse on the left ( preferred side). I tried a conventional quilted, soft fill matress topper and found it to be of some help but it stopped short of being really comfortable. On researching the alternatives, it was apparent that memory foam and latex were the two main options. Within each there are a range of properties too, depending how the foam is manufactured ... The benefit of latex is that its response time to regain its shape is fast. Certain types of memory foam by comparison make you feel like you sink into a cocoon. I personally dislike this feeling especially when turning or getting in or out of bed. I purchased a 2 inch medium firmness latex topper. It most definitely took the hadness factor out of sleeping on the floor. I even found myself wanting to try sleeping on my stomach. Curious about how the 3 inch thick version would compare, I purchased one. Initial findings after a week. The 3 inch defintely feels more comfortable / luxurious. Both though are excellent at supporting and relieving the pressure points inherent with sleeping on the side. It really comes down to personal preferences on the level of firmness. Its going to take a few weeks for me to thoroughly evaluate both toppers; at which time I will provide an update.