Hello from upper East TN

[Rescue295]

Hey guys. I'm considering getting into hammock camping if I can ever figure out what works for me. When I camp, it's usually light and fast. I work a lot and don't get a lot of free time.

I'm a 36 y/o guy from East TN. I work in a factory as a maintenance mechanic and volunteer with my local rescue squad. Search and Rescue is one of my favorite aspects of that service. I'm thinking a hammock might be a great addition to my search pack. Not only in case I have to spend a night in the woods, but just for putting up on a break to take it easy for a few minutes.

My experience is limited to a Hammock Bliss hammock that I have and some experience with tarps. I'm trying to find a hammock that will allow a heavy guy (220 lbs) to sleep on my side or even my stomach. I've tried sleeping in my Hammock Bliss hammock on my back and I just can never get comfortable enough to go to sleep. All suggestions welcome!

[STinGa]

Welcome to the site. Take your time wading through all of the info. If you have any questions, just ask.

Most people who have a hard time getting comfortable in their hammocks don't have it hung at the correct angles or are not laying on a diagonal. But, sometimes it may just be the style. A bridge hammock does allow easier side sleeping and sleeping on your stomach.

Good luck.

STinGa

[SoundMan]

Welcome from a Erwin, TN boy currently living in PA.

You are correct "Upper East Tennessee" NOT "Upper Eastern Tennessee".
You can spot a phony a mile away....

[Les Rust]

Welcome from a little futher down the valley. If you are a side or stomach sleeper, you definitely may want to explore bridge hammocks. Glad you're here and thanks for your service to the community.

[Rescue295]

Hey guys! Thanks for the replies!

Glad to meet a couple locals. I've been to Erwin a few times. VERY pretty town and area up there! Wouldn't mind living there myself! I camp in the Greene County area a lot.

And Les, I was born in Athens! All of my extended family still lives down there- Etowah, Ten Mile, Decatur, Englewood, etc. Small world!

[tncamper]

Welcome from the west side of the state! If you get a chance to go to a group hang, you'll get a chance to see a lot of different gear.

[twotrees]

I'm from Morristown. We need to compare notes. More than likely we have worked together already!

[Survivalen]

Welcome from NC.
SurvivaLen

[Rescue295]

Thanks for all the welcomes. Maybe I'll get to know a few of you guys and can come check your setup out sometime and see what I think.

[L.D. Cakes]

How'd I miss this thread?! I'm a East Tn native too.... welcome from the Tri-Cities area.
Have you looked at a longer hammock like a Wilderness Logic's or Butt in a Sling Hammock? They are 11 ft and believe me the first time I tried one I was sold. 11 ft seems to be a magic number for a lot of Folks. 220lbs isn't that heavy, you can get away with a 1.7 weight fabric in a single layer or a double layer 1.1. Which with double layered types you can slide a pad in between so it stays put.