First night

**SCGobbler** · 08-01-2015, 06:53

Well I must say I am impressed.

My first night in the hammock in the south was about 69° at the low and my thermarest pad and a fleece throw worked great.

I tended to slip down so I will raise the foot slightly but I think I slept better here than in my own bed in the house.

I woke up with a headache, but I think I need to figure out what to do with my head. I think my pillow was too thick.

First thought... Not sure how I could go back to the ground. I am more than happy.

**NightHawk!** · 08-01-2015, 07:43

Woot Woot! Mission success. from now on, it is fine tuning till you become a pro.

**Dman62** · 08-01-2015, 15:34

Sounds like my first night in a hammock. Lots of good info around here so it only gets better!

**Flash Grundelore** · 08-02-2015, 06:07

I'm off to "first night" myself tonight!

**Fancy Ramen** · 08-04-2015, 18:05

Welcome from Chapin! Glad you are part of the club.

**Bl@ckbird** · 08-04-2015, 18:58

Another convert!

**Brimstone** · 08-04-2015, 19:09

It gets better each time as you modify your hang and the way you lie. I've had some of my most comfortable nights ever in a hammock. Welcome to the club!

**HangingKayaker** · 08-04-2015, 20:20

First times are always special. Mine was about 20f. I'll always remember it. Lots for you to look forward to!

**bobbycobbler** · 08-10-2015, 18:42

My first night was in Key Largo with an ocean breeze of about 72 at night. I was hooked

**chefkeith** · 08-11-2015, 13:36

Originally Posted by SCGobbler

I woke up with a headache, but I think I need to figure out what to do with my head. I think my pillow was too thick.

After over a decade of hammocking, I've finally weened myself of a pillow - with the exception of deep winter.

In my DIY 11ft. hammock, I don't seem to require one. And since my bugnet completely encapsulates the entire hammock with space created from guy points, I can even rest my head on the edge of the hammock for a change of position and/or a better view.