As the title says... for those of you hammocking indoors, what do you put between you and hammock for day in/day out use?
I was thinking that a silk or fleece bag liner/travel liner would work, but definitely like to hear what y'all have to say.
As the title says... for those of you hammocking indoors, what do you put between you and hammock for day in/day out use?
I was thinking that a silk or fleece bag liner/travel liner would work, but definitely like to hear what y'all have to say.
Last edited by MikeN; 05-31-2010 at 02:22.
Mike
I only use my hammock outside but I do use a top sheet when it's warm weather. I made mine from very thin silk. Just sewed two pieces together to make the silk a bit warmer. Made it about the size to cover me head to foot and about 4 foot wide. I'd already tried a silk sleeping bag liner and found I fought it all night trying to keep it where I wanted it. If I had to get up during the night, then the fight started all over again when I got back in. If I needed material to stay put under me, especially if I was sleeping in this hammock on the inside, I think I'd want something, some kind of material that I could attach to the hammock and have it not move at night. But still able to come off and be washable. Hopefully some of the member here that actually sleep in hammocks full time will tell how they do this. A small top sheet works well for camping though.
TinaLouise
I've thrown a blanket in under me before, got sick of fighting with it. Now,I dont use anything, except the t-shirt I'm wearing.
In the cooler months a thin uq attached to the outside works good.
Hand wash and line dry the hammock if its dirty.
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I used a sleeping bag as an overquilt if needed. Nothing underneath me except for my underwear. Occasionally I'd throw my hammock in the home washing machine and dryer. (sans straps) Never had a problem if I dried it on low heat.
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i cut a head hole and two arm holes in a silk bag liner and wear it like a nightshirt. i don't think it will come into style though. LOL
I've been sleeping full time in my hammock since 2006 & sleep on an Exped DAM for extra comfort, but I have occasionally used a sheet on top when I needed a little cover but the top quilt was to much.
I haven't done it yet but I'm going to make a top quilt out of a sheet, cut & sew it to a smaller, more appropriate size & sew in a footbox.
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Appreciate the replies, folks.
Washing the hammock will be a bit problematical - turnaround for base laundry is 3 days, so I need to keep it as clean as possible. That's why I was thinking of some sort of bottom sheet.
Mike
You should be able to hand wash your hammock in a sink/tub. Rinse thoroughly ring it out, hang it on the line to dry. A 5 gallon bucket would work too. Unless your sweating profusely in the hammock it should not need a lot of laundering.
I've got a few that are used for a few months, and have not washed them and they don't smell. ymmv If you are sweating that much, try placing a fan nearby.
Shower before you get into the hammock.
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