I would look to an expert—it seems the proper way to lay in a hammock is to have your legs hang over the sides, which allows the knees to bend naturally. Problem solved.
--Eric N [email protected] www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy > On Feb 16, 2017, at 9:57 AM, Tim Gavin <[email protected]> wrote: > > Bill- > > A wide enough hammock can allow you to lie down diagonally, so the curve is > less extreme. > > > > But yeah, that hyperextension bugs the hell out of my knees. When lying on > my back in a hammock, I usually end up with my legs splayed instead of > straight. Or, I just sleep on my side (I'm a side sleeper). > > On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Bill Lindsay <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > I can't get to sleep in a hammock. Getting bent into that "C" (or "V") shape > makes my knees ache from hyperextension. Am I the only one who can't do it? > Am I just doing it wrong? I use my hammock for lounging, but couldn't fall > asleep trying to do an overnighter in the backyard as an S24O shake down. > > Bill hammock-challenged Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > > > > On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:47:39 AM UTC-8, Jon BALER wrote: > Hammocks are great. A 3/4 pad works well, but an underquilt is even better. > Neither is needed for summer camping, and a hammock will feel cooler on the > hot summer nights. > > We did a 5 week west coast trip, and all three of us used hammocks. My buddy > has also through hiked the AT, and rode across country and back with a > hammock. > > WarBonnet Blackbird hammocks come highly recommended > > https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/product-category/hammocks/ > <https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/product-category/hammocks/> > > > On Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 9:20:53 PM UTC-5, Ginz wrote: > I like the Hennessey Hammock. The bubble foil insulation is probably quiet > but the space blanket is definitely noises. In warm weather I bring only a > bag. In cooler weather I bring a foam pad for extra insulation. > I also have the spitfire tent. If I could do it again, I'd try to find > something free standing and possibly with a vestibule in case of rain. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch > <https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch > <https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
