When I saw an ad for the Moon Pod a few months ago, I was very interested because I’ve been looking for a bean bag for our upstairs living space.
We use the upstairs space as a movie room, a game room and just hanging out as a family. My idea, at the time, was to get some sort of bean bag for not only me to sit on and relax, but also extra seating for my kids and the wife to enjoy.
Fast forward 6 months later and here I am writing a review on the Moon Pod because we love it so much. I use it to watch football games, my kids use it when we watch movies and my wife, Tami, uses it to read her favorite books when me and the kids are playing games. Even our dog Lou gets on it with me, which I did not see coming.
I’m super excited to share my thoughts on The Moon Pod, covering how comfortable it is, how many ways we use it (it’s versatile), and I’ll answer if it’s worth the premium price tag.
Rating The Moon Pod
I was really critical of The Moon Pod with this rating, but ultimately myself and my family absolutely love it. We use it daily for watching movies, football games on the weekends, relaxing and reading. It was a great purchase for us!
Comfort
I gave The Moon Pod a high rating on comfort because I love how it forms to your body no matter what position you are sitting. It feels like you sink in, but it also provides firm stability. The only thing that’s hard is getting off of it. I also bought the Crescent Backrest which makes it even more comfortable for your back and arms.
Comfort
I wouldn’t say it’s the most aesthetically pleasing piece of furniture we have, but I think it looks much better than a large bean bag. This product gets a modest 4 stars out of 5 for design.
Value
The Moon Pod is listed at $399, but can often be purchased at a sales price of $299 with a 25% off deal that they run pretty consistently. At $299, it’s a solid value considering our entire family uses it and it’s lasted us 6 months without any issues.
Versatility
I rated The Moon Pod as excellent for versatility because you can use it in so many ways and you can move it around with ease. You can lay back and relax, recline, or sit up with back support.
Sustainability
I wouldn’t say our Moon Pod has been the exact same since we first got it. The high density beads definitely wear off after a lot of usage, but not nearly as bad as our last large bean bag. There’s still firmness and we continue to use it. The outer shell can be machine washed to keep it fresh, which we do every week.
What Is The Moon Pod?
The Moon Pod is a new and versatile bean bag concept specifically designed for floating comfort (hence the name, Moon) that can be used by adults and kids for elevated relaxation.
Inside The Moon Pod are high density beads that form to your body. With your purchase, the brand provides a soft, outer shell that you zip up. Think of it as a pillow case, but much larger.
The cool thing is you can take the outer shell off at any time and wash it. We usually do that once per week since our kids get a lot of use out of it - you could say food and drink gets spilled on it quite often.
The Moon Pod comes in five different colors, they are:
- Space Gray
- Moon Indigo
- Cosmic Ash (This is the one we purchased)
- Neptune Blue
- Rose Quartz
The Moon Pod can be used to relax in three main ways:
Lay back and chill: This method is great for taking a nap, zoning out, meditating, or taking a break.
Recline and chill: This is my method of choice when I’m watching college and NFL football on the weekends. My kids also love reclining on it, especially with the add-on accessory - the Crescent Backrest!
Sit up and chill: This method is excellent for reading books, or if you feel like sitting up with back support.
Great back support!
How Much Does The Moon Pod Cost?
The Moon Pod’s original price is $399, but it is often for sale for $299, a 25% savings. For additional savings, you can subscribe to their email list to get a “Mystery Offer” located on the bottom left of their website.
There are also accessories that pair with The Moon Pod, such as the Crescent Backrest, the Lunar Lift Footrest and an Extra Sleeve (choose any color for this option).
When I was shopping for The Moon Pod, I added the Crescent Backrest for an additional $139. More on that later
Other Models and Products They Offer
Moon Pod doesn’t just offer The Moon Pod, they have a few other products all related to relaxation and sleep. Here’s what they have on their shop:
The Double Moon Pod
Perfect for kids or couples (cuddle session, anyone?), the Double Moon Pod is built for two people to sit on it at the same time. It still conforms to both people who are sitting on it. The Double Moon Pod costs $499.
The Outdoor Moon Pod
With only 22 reviews listed on their website, I’m not sure how popular this product is, nor have I tried it. It comes with the Standard Mood Pod, but has an extra protective cover for the outdoors, which explains the extra cost. It’s priced slightly higher, coming in at $349. This wouldn’t be my first buy, but It could be a good option for those who want to chill outside and get the same Moon Pod experience.
Accessory - Crescent Backrest
The Crescent Backrest has proved to be a great purchase for us.
This was a great addition to our Moon Pod. The Crescent Backrest fits the back of your body for back, neck and head support, and has arms on each side for arm rest support. It’s amazing, super comfortable and worth buying ($139) if you’re going to buy The Moon Pod.
Accessory - Lunar Lift Footrest
I didn’t end up adding this to my cart, however, I came close! I love a good foot rest, or ottoman, if you will. Ultimately, I didn’t think we would use it all that much as we were already going to be close to the ground sitting on The Moon Pod. The Lunar Lift Footrest costs $139, and is a good add-on for people who can afford it and want the extra comfort.
4D Pillow
This item seems like it’s running hot. It’s a newer product that the brand launched and it already has 189 reviews as of the time writing this review. The 4D pillow is sleek, not too big, not too small, and has the same high density beads that The Moon Pod has. Currently, it’s selling for $89.
The Moon Cloud Mattress Topper
Many people use mattress toppers for added cushion, but The Moon Cloud is supported by tiny memory foam clusters and thousands of microfibers. It’s similar technology that all of their other products have. This can be a good purchase if you’re needing the extra comfort for sleeping and your mattress isn’t getting it done. The queen size is priced at $349, while the king size is priced at $439.
My Experience With The Moon Pod
Summary: Overall, our family loves The Moon Pod. There’s not a day that goes by that we don’t use it - either myself, the kids or my wife is always relaxing on it. It’s versatile, meaning you can lay down, recline or sit up. Having the Crescent Backrest adds even more comfort and support for your neck, head, back and arms. The price tag can be argued that it’s too high, however, I can tell you that it has lasted a long time with our family.
A great combination for relaxation!
How I Found Out About The Moon Pod
I found out about The Moon Pod after searching for bean bags to compliment our upstairs living space. We wanted that space to be more comfortable and have an extra seat because it’s hard to fit the whole family on one couch.
While I was shopping for bean bags, I came across The Moon Pod from an advertisement on one of my social media accounts - classic! From there, I did a ton of research. Long story short, I hemmed and hawed at the price tag of The Moon Pod, and ended up getting two cheaper bean bags for each kid. I thought, let’s get two “good” bean bags for the price of one Moon Pod.
This ended up being a huge mistake. The bean bags didn’t last long and they weren’t very comfortable at all. I basically threw my money away, which sucks. But, I guess what they say is true - you get what you pay for, and you live and you learn.
Why I Decided To Purchase It, What Did I Buy?
After a horrible experience with bean bag chairs, I came back to The Moon Pod. However, I wasn’t going to buy two at the same time because it is pricey and I wanted to test it before buying another.
I decided to purchase The Moon Pod as a last chance for a ‘bean-bag-type' of furniture. I went with the Cosmic Ash color and added the Crescent Backrest because it looked like a great concept.
Both The Moon Pod and the Crescent Backrest ended up being great purchases, but I do regret buying the random bean bag chairs at amazon and wasting my money with those in the first place.
My order came out to $438, before tax, and they include free shipping.
Shipping And The Brand’s Customer Service
The shopping experience is great at Moon Pod - the website is super clean, fast and the products are laid out in a user-friendly way, which I appreciate. After I placed my order, I immediately received an email with order confirmation and a tracking link for my order. A few hours later I was notified that it shipped out, and I received the shipment around 5 days later.
The box was in great shape and everything was inside with instructions on how to put the cover over top, how to use it and how to wash it. The customer service was great, and I’m sure if there were any issues, they would make it right. Fortunately, for me, there were no issues.
How We Use The Moon Pod And the Crescent Backrest
Like I mentioned before, my entire family uses The Moon Pod in so many ways.
Personally, I love reclining on it with the Crescent Backrest. I love the way it forms to how I’m sitting and the extra support for my neck, head, back and arms. It definitely feels “zero-gravity-ish.” I can tell you that it is way more comfortable than the bean bag chairs we purchased - not even close.
The reclining position is mainly how I relax on The Moon Pod
The kids use it when watching a movie or a Netflix show. They also prefer the reclining position, but I see them laying down on it every once in a while. Sometimes, my daughter gets a little creative and takes the Crescent Backrest and brings it up with her on the couch. I thought that was a great idea, and I do it sometimes now too, without sitting on The Moon pod.
My wife will read a book while sitting up or reclining on The Moon Pod. She loves the Crescent Backrest, just like the rest of us, even though she busts my chops because it looks a little weird.
This position is great for reading or watching TV
I’ll go over the pros and cons that could help you decide if The Moon Pod is right for you:
Pros
Cons
Conclusion
The Moon Pod intuitive bean bag concept hits the target for comfort, support and relaxation. Not only for me, but for my entire family. We use it in so many ways and it has sustained itself for over 6 months, which justifies the higher price point making it totally worth it for us.
I wish I never wasted my money on those two cheap bean bags I talked about, but it led me to The Moon Pod and I’m happy it happened.
The Crescent Backrest, although weird looking, proved to be a great purchase as well. We all love it.
When we have movie night, gameday or if we’re about to go hang out as a family upstairs, we all look forward to it.
Check out my ratings breakdown of The Moon Pod below, and feel free to leave a comment.