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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    Could be the hammocks from what I read.
    Hiking usually helps with sleep for sure.
    I'll offer up my side sleeping video for some insight.
    Good luck you ya'.....
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    shug I have watched a great many of your videos much appreciated.

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    I'm 6'3" and wouldn't do anything under 11' (132"). My most comfy was a DIY 13 footer. Great for the back yard and car camping. IMHO it is better to have a few more ounces of fabric than compromise comfort!
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    Maybe try a bridge?
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    Quote Originally Posted by cmoulder View Post
    Maybe try a bridge?
    I have laid in a bridge don’t recall the brand but I could not imagine trying to sleep in that thing. Didn’t matter how I laid I was not comfortable. It had some protective pieces stitched down each side that would always be digging into me. I’m sure other brands are great but I would prefer to stick to a gathered end. Appreciate the suggestion tho.

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    So the more I think about this and look at other brands I really think the excess width is part of my issue and maybe length also I’m leaning towards the Warbonnet blackbird xlc. Do any of you guys own one of them? Does the foot box really make that big of a difference?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tdb20 View Post
    So the more I think about this and look at other brands I really think the excess width is part of my issue and maybe length also I’m leaning towards the Warbonnet blackbird xlc. Do any of you guys own one of them? Does the foot box really make that big of a difference?
    Many people own one. I like the blackbird, but i dont like the footbox (It causes calf-ridge). Love the shelf, though!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tdb20 View Post
    So the more I think about this and look at other brands I really think the excess width is part of my issue and maybe length also I’m leaning towards the Warbonnet blackbird xlc. Do any of you guys own one of them? Does the foot box really make that big of a difference?
    I do. This video explains the footbox.....
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    Have you tried an inflatable pillow? I find most hammocks comfortable, but just a bit of neck support made all the difference for me in getting to sleep fast and staying that way most of the night.

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    In my experience, hammocks made with the triple-panel construction always feel like a cacoon. On top of that, 118" is too short for overnight sleeping for most folks. I'd recommend getting a hammock that is made from one piece of fabric- 11' long and at least 58" wide. I can side-sleep in both of my Dream Hammocks with no issues. All of the cottage vendors construct their hammocks out of a single piece of fabric for the body.

    If you are hesitant to spend a lot of money, I'd recommend looking at the Ridge Outdoor Pinnacle hammock on Amazon. You can get a hammock with a fully-removable bug net for under $65. The half-zipper model is under $50. From everything I've read and seen about it on YouTube, it's a fantastic hammock for the money.

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    Like said above, a hammock made of one piece of fabric with no seams makes a difference. The one thing that makes the most difference in side sleeping for me, is a stiffer hammock. An 11’x6’ double 1.6 hexon is my go to. I feel like I’m laying ON the hammock fabric instead of laying in it. If that makes any sense. I started using a double layer for bug protection, and now I find it hard to sleep in a single. Way less calf ridge for me, and I sleep on both sides and my back. Comfortably. And full time for the past year. Anyways, for what it’s worth, don’t rule out a stiffer fabric, or a double. Good luck.

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