What did I do wrong?

[gunner76]

Try and attend a group hang so you can check out some other set ups to find one that works for you.

Consider a BlackBird double as the double layers keep the pad slippage to a minimum. I have used a 24"+ wide wallyworld blue foam pad in mine with great success. If you can afford a UQ is even better

[Ranger77]

Thanks all. Looks like I will try and hook up with Joey next week and glean some of his knowledge. I'll be ordering "The Ultimate Hang" also! Looking for a bigger nest also.
I'm in Boonsboro, MD if anyone is close by.

[GaryBunk]

Thanks all. Looks like I will try and hook up with Joey next week and glean some of his knowledge. I'll be ordering "The Ultimate Hang" also! Looking for a bigger nest also.
I'm in Boonsboro, MD if anyone is close by.

There is always the DIY route. Knotty is a good example of the knowledge base here. He has provided some great patterns and great innovations. From my experience work at it in stages, Camp out back and maybe have a second play or set-up to try. Its always better to try in in the back yard than 20 miles form your truck.

[Atlas918]

Rotten luck. Don't let one bad experience ruin hammocking for you. Practice by hanging in the back yard. Once you figure it out I promise you'll never have a better night's sleep.

[jwright]

Ranger77,
I'm in Gaithersburg if that helps. I have an ENO double and a Warbonnet Blackbird 1.1 double layer. I'm not much good at figuring out what works for others, but you are welcome to try out my set-ups.
If your UL is going to work you, it will likely take a bit of fiddling to get to a comfortable lay. I still think things feel slightly different each time I set up, sometimes more comfortable than others, but always better than the ground (for me).

Good luck,
Jason

[Ranger77]

Ranger77,
I'm in Gaithersburg if that helps. I have an ENO double and a Warbonnet Blackbird 1.1 double layer. I'm not much good at figuring out what works for others, but you are welcome to try out my set-ups.
If your UL is going to work you, it will likely take a bit of fiddling to get to a comfortable lay. I still think things feel slightly different each time I set up, sometimes more comfortable than others, but always better than the ground (for me).

Good luck,
Jason

Hey Jason,

I appreciate the offer. I work in Frederick, so it wouldn't be much of a jaunt to meet up and look at your set-ups. I am supposed to meet Joey next weekend and pick his brain a little. After that I'll give you a shout and see what's up.

Thanks again,

Scott