First hang tonight.

[kilgore trout]

If you haven't heard of them, segmented pad extenders (http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeGearSPE.html) have always worked great for me while using a pad. I'm not sure it sounds as though you need them though, if temperature was not a problem (they're more for cold spots around shoulders and such).

If you're sliding off center in the hammock, it sounds to me (though what do i know ) as if it's a problem with the hang itself. If the problem persists in the future, try to offset one side or the other as a preventative measure. So if you slide towards the foot, lower the head a bit.

Best of luck!

[mzanier]

My second hang was much better. I worked on centering my hammock between the trees and didn't get the same sliding problem. In my first hang my head was elevated a bit because the hammock was closer to the tree on the head end. Lots of fun learning as I go.
Thanks for all the kind advice!

[Boomer]

Great! Let us know what advice you need...

[Poppabear]

Lots of fun learning as I go.

That's the allure of hammock hanging. Don't be afraid to ask questions. As you say learning is fun, passing on your knowledge is equally as fun. Welcome to HF!