Hammock camping and snoring

**Karen97** · 10-11-2015, 06:08

I've just come back from my first hammock camping trip, and I absolutely loved it! I was really comfortable and warm. Defiantly a better sleep than my tent days. The problem is that I'm not normally a back sleeper, so I tend to snore when on my back.
Are there some tricks to helping minimizing this embarrassing problem?

**TominMN** · 10-11-2015, 07:32

Originally Posted by Karen97

I've just come back from my first hammock camping trip, and I absolutely loved it! I was really comfortable and warm. Defiantly a better sleep than my tent days. The problem is that I'm not normally a back sleeper, so I tend to snore when on my back.
Are there some tricks to helping minimizing this embarrassing problem?

How about: travel alone?

Seriously, try side-sleeping. It can be done. Just takes a bit of getting used to.

**olddog** · 10-11-2015, 08:02

Too old to be embarrassed by my snoring anymore. Along with a lot of other things. I do tend to look for some separation between myself and other hangers. 50' at least 75' is better. If they start to hang close I'll warn of being a heavy snorer. Mostly because I'm a light sleeper and have been kept awake for hours by snorers.

**BrianWillan** · 10-11-2015, 11:34

When camping with a group of people, it is best to hand out some inexpensive foam ear plugs to everyone else. Snoring in a hammock is a pretty common occurrence, so I wouldn't worry about it.

Cheers

Brian

**TheYoda** · 10-11-2015, 12:43

I am a firm believer snoring is a bear deterrent. At least that's how I justify my snoring.

**BuckeyeFan** · 10-11-2015, 12:47

I was recently at a group hang and enjoyed stereo snoring all night...next time, ear plugs.

**NW Lost Boy** · 10-11-2015, 13:24

I've also noticed an increase in my snoring while hanging. So much so that I wake myself up periodically through the night as well as waking with a horribly dry, irritated throat. I haven't tested yet, but plan on using different items from my pack as pillows to try to change the angle of my head and neck. Might help.

**SteveJJ** · 10-11-2015, 16:39

Originally Posted by Karen97

I tend to snore when on my back.
Are there some tricks to helping minimizing this embarrassing problem?

I sleep on my side quite comfortably in a hammock. I guess that's why I like such a large one, 11' by 6'. Lots of real estate to get comfy in. Maybe try a larger hammock to see if it helps? (Tablecloth factory is a good resource for testing materials).