Hammock Sleeping

Uncle Timbo

Uncle Timbo

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Hey everyone, I have a question before even thinking about buying a hammock. Can a person comfortably sleep on their side in a hammock? Because I'm pretty much a side sleeper.
 
I am often a side sleeper but when I have napped in a hammock I think I tend to sleep on my back mostly due to how it just wants to cradle you that way. I suspect you could but it would likely be more comfortable on your back I would see if they have any demo models you can lay in at a local store before purchasing one if it is a concern for you.
 
its hard to sleep on your side in a hammock ... but the way it cradles you and elevates your head and feet it's more like falling asleep in a recliner ... nothing like laying flat on your back in a bed.
 
Yeah I can't say I have lost any sleep in a hammock due to laying on my back because it is really just so different than laying on your side or back in a bed.
 
Kootaga13 said:
Hey everyone, I have a question before even thinking about buying a hammock. Can a person comfortably sleep on their side in a hammock? Because I'm pretty much a side sleeper.
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It depends on the hammock. Some allow you lay flatter than others. I have a warbonnet blackbird which has an added footbox which helps to "flatten" everything when laying diagonal. I sleep on my side but more in a fetal position due to the leg positioning.

Like everything else on the web, you can research it till your eye glaze over but I can certainly recommend the book "The Ultimate Hang". Read it before buying anything and it will answer a lot of questions.
 
As has been said, depends on you and the hammock. Most asymmetrical (ie modern) hammocks will let you side sleep to some degree, you might not end up fully on your side, but sort of 45*. Many people find that they sleep differently in the hammock compared to a bed. Its worth trying out.
 
Thanks everybody. I knew where to turn for expert advice and you guys didn't let me down.
I'm a tad older and while I don't have sleep apnea, I do snore a bit while on my back. Hence forth the side sleeping.
I think I'll check out, The Ultimate Hang. Knowledge is a good thing.
 
I am a side sleeper and have found I sleep best in a bridge hammock like the Ridgerunner from Warbonnet. Kind of like sleeping on a cot.
 
Either a bridge (like the Ridgerunner previously mentioned) or a 90 degree hammock like the Amok Draumr will allow for side sleeping. I've owned both. A smaller to medium sized person should find the Ridgerunner to be very comfortable. I'm 6'2" tall, 250 lbs and big thru the chest and shoulders (XL or XXL tee shirt size) & found the RR to be a tad too small. However, my son is 5'11" tall and around 200 lbs, (and wears only a size large tee shirt) and he loves his RR.

The Draumr is super comfortable - it uses an inflatable air mat (my recommendation is an Exped Synmat 9) and it literally feels like you are floating in the air. Super comfy.

If you don't like the idea of an inflatable pad, a guy by the name of Bill Townsend (he goes by the name of JustBill online) makes what he calls The Big Guy Bridge and it is superbly made and very, very comfortable. It will accommodate someone up to 7" tall and in the neighborhood of 350 lbs.
 
tried for years, with a variety of hammocks, but just could not do sleep well in one. I am a side sleeper, but also toss and turn all night.
 
Mannlicher said:
tried for years, with a variety of hammocks, but just could not do sleep well in one. I am a side sleeper, but also toss and turn all night.
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Me too. I have never been able to sleep in a gathered end hammock at all (and I've tried at least ten of the "most comfortable" hammocks made). They're fun for laying around in the yard, but I can never get comfortable enough to sleep.

Bridge hammocks were a big, big improvement for me. However, the Amok Draumr was the first hammock that I can truly nod off and sleep in reliably...
 
I'm a side sleeper and a toss and turner. I've got a war bonnet blackbird gathered end hammock that I slept pretty well in on a back country elk hunt 2 years ago. The first night was a bit rough, but by the end of the week it was no problem. The trick was putting more miles on the boots before going to bed. Keeping my insulation positioned so I didn't freeze was my biggest issue. I think Next time I'll use a down bottom quilt instead of a down filled air mattress...
 
Side sleeper here as well.

I sleep in a hammock all year round (not every night:D).

You get used to sleeping in a hammock in no time flat.

Hammocks rock!

If you dont want to splurge for a Warbonnet or Hennessy right off the bat, I can recommend DD Hammocks.

For the price, they are excellent value.
 
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