I want to know if it just takes some time to get used too or not cause i have slept in my hammock 2 times this summer and it just takes me a while to go to sleep like 4 hours does it just take a bit to get used too or is my body just not meant for this. Want to know if this is just me.
How big is your hammock? How is it set up? Are you normally a back/side sleeper at home? If your hammock is too short of if you don't have enough sag for a diagonal lay you might not be optimizing your chances for a comfortable night's sleep. Using and underquilt vs a pad for insulation can also make a difference.
Don't let life get in the way of living.
it's like a new bed. sometimes you just need to tune it in.
Well, if you're using
Hammock: Element Outdoors
Insulation: Thermrest camp pad
my guess is, Bubba is right. According to Amazon, the Element Outdoor "Large" Hammock is only 8.8' x 4.7". And in my experience, a lot of mass-produced hammocks are often quite a bit shorter than claimed. I'm only 5'4" but I would likely be uncomfortable in a hammock that small. While sleeping pads and hammocks are not a match made in heaven, it might be that the pad actually increases the comfort, because it spreads out the pressure. If you want to make the hammock thing work and don't mind spending a bit more money, get a simple 11' no-net hammock (Dutch, Dream Hammock, Simply Light Designs, Arrowhead Equipment and a few more vendors on this forum all sell decent but fairly cheap no-net hammocks) and see if the added length helps. If it does, the next step in the eternal quest for more comfort is getting an underquilt...
That said, it takes some people more time to get used to sleeping in a hammock, just as Tikker said.
Hutz is right. My first few nights were on a borrowed eno doublenest. I slept ok but not great. Then I got my warbonnet blackbird. As soon as I climb in it's lights out no matter how noisy the woods are lol.
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I am 6ft 2 and I need a gathered end hammock that is about 64" to 66" wide x 11 ft long to be comfortable. A 60" wide is too narrow for me. The only exception is the BlackBird which while only 10 ft long is comfortable to be in because of the footbox . I can sleep on either side and or my back in a BB and sleep fine. You will now when you found a comfortable hammock when your only complaint is that you do not want to get of it in the AM.
If you are having some problems getting to sleep, try taking a sleeping aid like benadryl. The first couple of nights can be the hardest trying to get to sleep in a hammock.
I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !
If you go backpacking and get yourself tired...you'll sleep.
It does take some time to get used to it for most folks.
More excuses to lollygag.
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It took me at least 10 nights and lots of tweeking my set up to get comfortable.
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Ok thanks all wanted to make sure it was normal https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Hammo...ct_top?ie=UTF8 will this hammock a 9' 4" work or even this one a 9' 10" https://www.amazon.com/Brotree-Doubl...ct_top?ie=UTF8
Only problem is i am spending lots on the underquilt already got one decided and have a very low budget on hammocksOriginally Posted by hutzelbein
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