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SCGobbler
08-01-2015, 06:53
Well I must say I am impressed.
My first night in the hammock in the south was about 69° at the low and my thermarest pad and a fleece throw worked great.
I tended to slip down so I will raise the foot slightly but I think I slept better here than in my own bed in the house.
I woke up with a headache, but I think I need to figure out what to do with my head. I think my pillow was too thick.
First thought... Not sure how I could go back to the ground. I am more than happy.
NightHawk!
08-01-2015, 07:43
Woot Woot! Mission success. from now on, it is fine tuning till you become a pro.
Sounds like my first night in a hammock. Lots of good info around here so it only gets better!
Flash Grundelore
08-02-2015, 06:07
I'm off to "first night" myself tonight!
Fancy Ramen
08-04-2015, 18:05
Welcome from Chapin! Glad you are part of the club.
Bl@ckbird
08-04-2015, 18:58
Another convert!
Brimstone
08-04-2015, 19:09
It gets better each time as you modify your hang and the way you lie. I've had some of my most comfortable nights ever in a hammock. Welcome to the club!
HangingKayaker
08-04-2015, 20:20
First times are always special. Mine was about 20f. I'll always remember it. Lots for you to look forward to!
bobbycobbler
08-10-2015, 18:42
My first night was in Key Largo with an ocean breeze of about 72 at night. I was hooked :)
chefkeith
08-11-2015, 13:36
I woke up with a headache, but I think I need to figure out what to do with my head. I think my pillow was too thick.
After over a decade of hammocking, I've finally weened myself of a pillow - with the exception of deep winter.
In my DIY 11ft. hammock, I don't seem to require one. And since my bugnet completely encapsulates the entire hammock with space created from guy points, I can even rest my head on the edge of the hammock for a change of position and/or a better view.
beenaround
08-12-2015, 11:22
The headache might also have been due to you slipping down, usually from what ive read people get them due to their feet being too high. Its also possible you could get it from having your head too high all night long.