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The original was posted on /r/minimalism by /u/Significant-Factor-9 on 2023-09-30 11:40:10.

I travel a lot and I frequently will live a few months in one state and a few months in another. I always find furnished rooms but that isn’t a guarantee. I definitely don’t want to buy a bulky mattress and all the frame hardware. The idea of a futon appealed to me because I like the idea of being able to wrap up my bedding, plop it in my car and take it wherever I’m staying for a quick and easy bed setup. But the more I read about it the more of a hassle it seems. J life international seems to be the most popular place to buy one, and they recommend placing it on top of two 60lb mats to prevent mold. Not exactly as minimal as I thought. It seems like mold is a big issue with these. The state I’m living in makes a big difference too. This winter I will be in Tennessee which means lots of rain and very little sun; so I would probably be even more susceptible to mold. I am a very clean person, I wash my bedding every week, and I wouldn’t mind flipping my futon everyday since I make my bed every morning. I’ve also heard that you could use a regular straw mat instead of a tatami which would be much more doable. Would a setup like this work? Or would it be best for me to pass on the futon.