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Somewhere in Michigan... First time backpacking, second time hammock camping (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 6 months ago by beastlykings@sh.itjust.works to c/camping@sh.itjust.works

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[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Does a hammock work for a side sleeper? I am super uncomfortable sleeping on my back, but I’d love to try it if it would be feasible on my side.

[–] PrecisePangolin@lemmy.ml 7 points 6 months ago

I often roll over from my back onto my side and it works fairly well! I would recommend a longer, wider hammock. 11 or 12 feet in length and just “wide” labeled hammocks from any cottage vendor. I would recommend a pillow as well. I have used both the thermarest memory foam pillow (bulkier and heavier) and a sea to summit Aeros ultralight with great success.

[–] CharadeYouAreNot@lemm.ee 3 points 6 months ago

A bridge hammock is also recommended for side sleepers.