Pad Questions

**Exedore6** · 06-13-2013, 09:47

So, I'm getting started with hammocking, and for now, I'm trying using a pad. From what I've read, people have trouble getting the pad to stay where you want it.

I'm having the opposite problem, I can't adjust my pad once I'm in, and I'm looking for tips.

I'm currently using the Walmart Ozark Trail Camp Pad (big spender here). My hammock is a diy, using Taslan Nylon. It's as if, together, the two materials have a ton of friction.

Is this a common thing (the pad staying where I don't want it part)?

**Atlas918** · 06-13-2013, 12:08

Originally Posted by Exedore6

It's as if, together, the two materials have a ton of friction.

Is this a common thing (the pad staying where I don't want it part)?

Not at all. A lot of pad campers would ENVIOUS of your "problem"

If you're familiar with Shug's videos, he has a video on using pads in a hammock.

Another option I am exploring is to put the pad INSIDE the sleeping bag. Always worth a try in the backyard.

**Exedore6** · 06-13-2013, 12:15

Yeah, if only I could get the pad underneath me. I watched the Shug videos, hoping there was a 'trick' to getting it situated, but not so much. Hopefully it's just a matter of practice.

**Atlas918** · 06-13-2013, 12:17

Originally Posted by Exedore6

Yeah, if only I could get the pad underneath me. I watched the Shug videos, hoping there was a 'trick' to getting it situated, but not so much. Hopefully it's just a matter of practice.

It does take practice. Also try using an SPE, those can help keep the pad under you, and keeping your shoulders warm.

**Mountain Gout** · 06-13-2013, 12:19

Kinda sounds like a good thing that it stays put.. You will get good at eye ballin it in time..

**Shug** · 06-13-2013, 12:26

Originally Posted by Exedore6

Yeah, if only I could get the pad underneath me. I watched the Shug videos, hoping there was a 'trick' to getting it situated, but not so much. Hopefully it's just a matter of practice.

Got some pad situating info on this video at 2:56......
Shug

**Exedore6** · 06-13-2013, 14:10

Thanks, I didn't get to that one (btw, your noob series is amazing, thanks for making it). Guess I gotta just keep at it, and pay close attention to where my butts gonna land.

**nothermark** · 06-13-2013, 15:23

Good tips from Shug. Two other thoughts. A shorty pad is easier to deal with. You might still want a separate pad for your feet but is will also be about right for a sit pad. Mine is roughly knees to shoulders.

The second issue is try back sleeping even if you are normally a side sleeper. I bet I am not the only person who sleeps on his back in the hammock and his side in bed. ;-)