Need your help writing a paper!

**Bic** · 03-09-2012, 09:24

So I went back to school to finish my degree and I ended up in an english class

We're starting on another paper right now and I'm going to be writing mine on why people should use hammocks.

I'm hoping that some of you might be able to point me to some resources on the benefits of using a hammock. I need reliable sources that have facts and not just opinions as this will be cited. Thanks much in advance!

**Bubba** · 03-09-2012, 09:59

There was a study last year that many people started threads about regarding the science behind why falling asleep in a hammock is easier. Something to do with the swaying. I'm on my phone right now but later I'll see is I can find it. You may be able to touch on the historical significance of hammocks such as jungle tribe usasge to seafaring usage etc.
This kind of topic may be more in the realm of Science vs English unless you are going to be evaluated on the structure of the paper vs the content?

**Bic** · 03-09-2012, 10:03

Originally Posted by Bubba

There was a study last year that many people started threads about regarding the science behind why falling asleep in a hammock is easier. Something to do with the swaying. I'm on my phone right now but later I'll see is I can find it. You may be able to touch on the historical significance of hammocks such as jungle tribe usasge to seafaring usage etc.
This kind of topic may be more in the realm of Science vs English unless you are going to be evaluated on the structure of the paper vs the content?

Thanks! I remember reading that post, but I can't find it.

The paper isn't graded on the content, but rather on how it was structured and whatnot.

**bigbamaguy** · 03-09-2012, 10:08

Don't forget "The Ultimate Hang", the youtube videos and HF as reference material.

**Shug** · 03-09-2012, 10:08

Google health benefits of hammocks and you will get a lot of info.
Shug

**Hooch** · 03-09-2012, 10:10

I'll write your paper for you: "Because Hooch said so. The end. Thank you."

**Bic** · 03-09-2012, 10:15

Originally Posted by bigbamaguy

Don't forget "The Ultimate Hang", the youtube videos and HF as reference material.

I do have the digital version and plan on using it!

**Yakfoot** · 03-09-2012, 11:18

I don't know if you have the time, but if you can locate Ed Speer's book "Hammock Camping", he addresses that question in detail from the standpoint of trail use. He has very extensive field experience.

MT · 03-09-2012, 12:40

Did the writing class thing a couple years ago.

Here is a link to an article regarding the LNT aspect of hammocking.

http://articles.mcall.com/2003-05-25...hikers-campers

Could also checkout Backpackinglight.com for articles as well.

Good Luck!