I've been sleeping in a hammock for 1 week and sleep great except for my neck.

[justsomeguy]

So I've been sleeping in a DIY bedsheet hammock, it's a bit short at about 5'5" but I'm only 5'3" so it works, the problem is I wake up with a stiff neck that's aching. Any ideas, I've used a small pillow and I've tried rolling up a down jacket but still not working. Need CHEAP ideas plz. Thnx in advance.

you want a cheap idea? dutchware 11ft

[poorboystooge]

So I've been sleeping in a DIY bedsheet hammock, it's a bit short at about 5'5" but I'm only 5'3" so it works, the problem is I wake up with a stiff neck that's aching. Any ideas, I've used a small pillow and I've tried rolling up a down jacket but still not working. Need CHEAP ideas plz. Thnx in advance.

Do you tend to sleep on your back or on your side? It really does sound like your hammock might be too short, but if you're a side sleeper I'd suggest a larger pillow.

When I backpack I put all my clothes in one bag and use it as a pillow. I have a mitten hook hold it to my ridgeline by using a small piece of shock cord.

[Snuggly_Jason]

IMO you shouldn't really need much of a real pillow in a hammock. It should be long enough to work for your body length so you can lay relatively flat at a diagonal. Then you just need something to roll up like a towel or jacket that only fits under your neck. Hammocks do not provide good neck support.

You just need a longer hammock. Even short people like myself are only comfortable in a hammock that is at least 9 feet long.

[dickstarbuck]

Honestly, I didn't read the whole thread, but... I have always been pretty anti-pillow even in a normal bed. Recently though, I bought a hammock gear pillow and I love it. At home... in the hammock... wherever... I love it. Small enough to fit just under my neck but big enough to actually offer some support. And super soft and perfectly warm.

Oh and it was only $9.

[mcody]

Just check hammock gear and it shows price of $25 for pillow - is this the same one you are referee to for $9?


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[poorboystooge]

Arrowhead Equipment makes down pillows. You can get the "cub" for $15: http://www.arrowhead-equipment.com/s...ub_Pillow.html

[dickstarbuck]

Just check hammock gear and it shows price of $25 for pillow - is this the same one you are referee to for $9?


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Ooh my bad. Yeah, I paid $25. Complete brain shart.

[Girlshangbetter]

Thnx for all the help guys. I've tried some different things and I sleep kinda with my head to the side with a small down pillows on the other side and it seems to be working. Hopefully I will be making a larger hammock soon.