One year full time hanging!

**SkidvonArk** · 06-20-2014, 06:56

Welp, today marks the one year anniversary of the day I disassembled my bed and replaced it with a hammock stand and my DIY tablecloth hammock!

It's been a heck of a ride and I don't think I could go back. I originally intended to use my tablecloth hammock until I could save up for getting a nice Brazillian (hammock that is...) But here I am a year later still in the same hammock

I'm still planning on switching over to a Brazillian hammock at some point though! Thanks to everyone here for their help and inspiration along the way. This is easily my favorite forum on the interwebs

Some things I've noted through the year:

My back feels better than it has in a long time.

I found myself a lot less stressed (not saying some still wasn't there)

I smiled more.

It's hard to start a day off in a bad mood from a hammock (did happen but a lot less often than when I was bed dwelling)

It was not a magic bullet regarding a perfect sleep every night/day (third shift worker) Though the quality of sleep I had felt a lot better, I still had my restless nights and some that were spent tossin' and turnin'.

It is amazing to be able to take your actual everyday bed with you when going to backpacking.

Overall I feel it has been a positive change in my life and I definitely plan to continue hanging full time.

**2ply** · 06-20-2014, 08:18

Glad it's working out for you. I'm not full time but several nights in the backyard does me good.

**OneClick** · 06-20-2014, 09:53

Quite an accomplishment! Seems like such a long time without a bed. I would like to get into this, but my wife thinks it's weird and didn't seem open to it...even when I said it somewhat jokingly.

**2eez4life** · 06-20-2014, 09:57

Yeah, I think its pretty cool, but would also like to have a back up bed for other extracurricular activities

**Old Dog** · 06-20-2014, 15:01

It just keeps getting better and better. Bet you'll like a Brazilian even more.

**SkidvonArk** · 06-21-2014, 06:30

Originally Posted by 2ply

Glad it's working out for you. I'm not full time but several nights in the backyard does me good.

I've enjoyed several backyard hangs as well. The fresh air really makes a difference!

Originally Posted by markr6

Quite an accomplishment! Seems like such a long time without a bed. I would like to get into this, but my wife thinks it's weird and didn't seem open to it...even when I said it somewhat jokingly.

Wasn't a hard accomplishment to reach! The hammock did all the motivating! It was a bit weird the first week or so, but once I really got everything dialed in for me the bed faded from mind very quickly.

Originally Posted by 2eez4life

Yeah, I think its pretty cool, but would also like to have a back up bed for other extracurricular activities

I'm currently single and at a point in my life where straightening my main priorities out is more important to me than dating. I did have a girlfriend for part of the year, but the hammock aided rather than hindered ;D At least now I can use the hammock as a test for any future mates mettle >

Barring that, I still have the bed frame and such not too far and it's quick to assemble if I need it.

Originally Posted by Old Dog

It just keeps getting better and better. Bet you'll like a Brazilian even more.

Oh I believe it! Next bonus I get from work I believe will be spent on getting a Brazilian and some pad eyes. I'm certainly excited for that!

**@Diagonal** · 06-30-2014, 00:17

Congrats on the one year anniversary. I hope to be able to say the same next year in early June.

**SkidvonArk** · 06-30-2014, 01:07

Originally Posted by @Diagonal

Congrats on the one year anniversary. I hope to be able to say the same next year in early June.

Thanks! May be the easiest "accomplishment" I've had in my life

I wish your own journey many comfortable nights and lots of caught up (or at least better) sleep! I do have to warn you though, after you get used to the hammock full time, sleeping in a bed again may be a staunch reminder of all the pressure points and springs'n'things that make a mattress kind of lame.

**@Diagonal** · 06-30-2014, 01:56

Originally Posted by SkidvonArk

Thanks! May be the easiest "accomplishment" I've had in my life

I wish your own journey many comfortable nights and lots of caught up (or at least better) sleep! I do have to warn you though, after you get used to the hammock full time, sleeping in a bed again may be a staunch reminder of all the pressure points and springs'n'things that make a mattress kind of lame.

Yeah, I keep trying to think of what to do if and when I travel. I experience no pressure point issues sleeping in a hammock.

**Singingcrowsings** · 06-30-2014, 07:57

Congrats on your one year mark!

I've been hammocking full-time for 6 months, and since I moved yesterday and couldn't sleep in my place just yet, I "slept" at a friend's. I started out on her bed, thinking, this isn't so bad, but couldn't sleep, so tried her couch, too soft, and then ended up on the floor on a thermarest and got some sleep but woke up every hour.

Can't wait to have my hammock back up again (should be in the next couple days.)