![]() I won’t be replacing my bed with the Moon Pod, but it’s for sure going to become my new favorite place to nap.Īside from a place to grab a few restful winks, the Moon Pod has a fair amount of versatility compared to a standard bean bag chair. Despite my preference for my usual mattress, I didn’t wake up with the usual minor backache. It wasn’t unpleasant, but it was different and not in a bad way. Laying on it for a quick 20-minute stretch would only provide a fraction of insight compared to a full eight-hour sleep. Triple Duty Chairīefore truly putting the Moon Pod through the wringer, I fetched a cozy pillow and my favorite faux fur blanket that I usually break out once California summer ends-late October. Better yet, if you shift your weight slightly toward the bottom, the top of the chair will elevate your head making it a great companion for your next lazy day streaming binge. The same effect happens if you’re the type who likes laying on your back. Laying on my stomach, much of the beads spread towards my head, providing a surface that was firm, but not so stiff as to be uncomfortable. However, the lining of this bean bag chair was far cozier than the one I utilized in grade school decades ago. I sprawled my body on it and the feeling was a familiar one. While I am the type to hurl myself at a piece of furniture, I used restraint when I first used the Moon Pod as a bed. I am happy to report that neither cat has brandished their fangs or nails when napping on the Moon Pod. I wouldn’t put it above my large furry sons though. The stretchiness of the outer fabric and the chair’s general malleability keeps cats from using it as a scratching post. After consulting with Moon Pod customer service (which was speedy, I might add), I was reassured that its furniture is totally safe for claws and paws. My rowdy cat sons have laid waste to boxes, Ikea bags, and entire couches, so a sensitive piece of furniture like a bean bag chair would likely not last hours between them. Moon Pod Review: Is the bean bag chair worth it? Reclining in Moon Pod = Cozy AF Jaime Carrillo/Daily Dot." class="wp-image-1261772"/> Reclining in Moon Pod = Cozy AF Jaime Carrillo/Daily DotĪfter the warnings on the box the Moon Pod arrived in, my mind went to two variables in my home I simply can’t control: Jodah and Charlie. It seemed daunting, but luckily setting up the Moon Pod was fairly simple. Following the suggestions provided, I carefully stuff the bead bags into the shell and pulled the zipper up using a paper clip. Further warnings were given when it came to stuffing the bags of high-density beads into the membrane shell. ![]() I don’t have Hulk-like strength to tear through the packing tape, but I did use a blunt knife and utmost care when it came to unboxing. When Moonpod is shipped to you, the boxes are covered in warnings not to open them with sharp objects. In fact, this bean bag chair is engineered to mimic the same rest one receives from Flotation Therapy, which studies say can help reduce anxiety, depression, insomnia, and a host of other common maladies. ![]() High-friction EPS beads provide much more in the way of ergonomic support, giving your body a feeling of weightlessness when you lay on Moon Pod. Depending on where you sit or lay, you can utilize its modularity as a chair, a recliner, or a bed. One of the stark differences between a Moon Pod and a standard beanbag chair is its morphing capabilities. You know, sort of like taking a siesta on the moon, hence the name. It’s a premium-build chair engineered to deliver a feeling of weightlessness no matter what position you’re sitting or laying in it. Touting itself as “The Beanbag Reinvented,” Moon Pod is one of many successful Kickstarter stories, raising more than $1.2 million from a meager $21,500 pledge goal. Available Colors: Indigo, Ash, Gray, Blue, Quartz.Materials: High-density beads and dual membrane shell.Dimensions: 50-56 inches L x 20-24 inches H x 20-24 inches W, depending on how one sits or lays in the Moon Pod.What is the Moon Pod? Filling the bag is easy, but should be done with utmost caution. Here’s a thorough review of the Moon Pod zero-gravity beanbag chair. After a week of intensive use of most of the Moon Pod line of beanbag chairs, I’ve compiled my thoughts on these claims. Big if true, especially for its $299 price tag. It promises “zero-gravity weightlessness” for maximum comfort with a few added benefits including better sleep, less anxiety, stress relief, better circulation, and even improved creativity. On the surface, Moon Pod is a beanbag chair. ![]() The Daily Dot may receive a payment in connection with purchases of products or services featured in this article. ![]()
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