Howdy all,
I originally became attracted to the idea of hammock backpacking mainly because I have a herniated cervical disc (C6-C7) from a wildland firefighting injury. I decided not to have surgery, which means that my sleeping position must be 'just exactly perfect' or I experience long-term pain. I have tried several inflatable sleeping pads, and I cannot get comfortable on the ground anymore. I also liked the idea that I could choose from more sites to camp vs only flat sites.
I typically research a lot before purchases, but based on an Adventure Alan review, I bought in to the Mantis UL Kickstarter because I was looking for something lightweight for backpacking and I thought that initial price seemed fair. I already had a 30° EE Revelation TQ and picked up a 30° HG Economy Incubator UQ. For my first night's hang, I made several errors that led to a poor night's sleep. I've already been reading threads here to try and get my setup dialed in. I'm 5'9" and 155 lbs and always fall asleep on my left side in a bed.
Regardless of my initial experience, I'm really happy to be a part of this community after lurking for a while. I would really like to eventually meet up in person with others to compare different setups and learn by doing. I'm in Central Colorado, so I've subscribed to the West sub forum. Please send me a PM if you're interested in a safe hang session!
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