That's pretty low, Brain, the trick is to get the real thing, goose down, not just "feather" pillows (which are usually lumpy & prickly and can legally be from chickens, ducks or other fowl), but actual down.

My last one was the first one I ever had, from my childhood. At the end of about 30 years, it was just kaput.

In my experience, all discomfort starts and ends with my neck/spine and when it is properly supported in its natural position (visualize the curve in an x-ray), everything sleeps and wakes better.

I keep one for travel and never leave home without it.

I contemplated snatching it while she slept once but I didn't want to die in my sleep later that night!

Ooooh, Cin, glad you mentioned "travel." Gotta figure out something for my trip, but don't want to take my full-size pillow. Hmmm, what to do, what to do?

I didnt carefully read all previous posts, but it did remind me of something called the "mattress genie"

http://sitincomfort.com/mageinunbedl.html perhaps you could invest in one. it is supposed to fold neatly for travel, and you can slip it under any mattress. if you get two, one can go under knees, and one behind the head.

I too dont sleep well away from home. I find alot of mattress' too hard! folks buy into this "hard is good for your back" bs, and then its like sleeping on a rock! I want a soft, comfy bed. I want plush, deep, and cushy. I dont want to lay on a slab.