Hammock Comfort: Top 7 Tips for Sleeping Comfortably in a Hammock

In this video, Jason, founder of GO! Outfitters, reveals his top seven tips for sleeping comfortably in a gathered end hammock. Learning these tips can make a huge difference in comfort when you're hammock camping, sleeping or napping in a hammock.
In this video I am using the GO! Camping Hammock 2.0 but these tips will work with any gathered end hammock.
You can learn more about the Go Camping Hammock 2.0 here: go-outfitters.com/collections...
If you have any tips for getting comfortable in a hammock, please share them in the comments section.
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[@slowhike]

I'm a long time hammocker and charter member of Hammock Forums and I find your video very on point about some of the hammock basics. Well done. Thanks. Slowhike

[@GOOutfitters]

Hi Tim! Wow, thanks so much! I'm Jason, the guy in the video. I've been a member of Hammock Forums for years. It's a great resource for anybody who is getting into hammock camping and experts too. I appreciate your comment:)

[@musamanarov9528]

I love it how you got to the point of every tip with no useless information. Keep up the good work!

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@JonFuller1004]

I slept in my hammock for the first time this weekend. With a hoodie for a pillow, an inflatable sleeping mat (full length) and a sleeping bag. This was definitely the best night sleep camping I've ever had, it might even be the best night's sleep I've ever had too.

[@CigarAttache]

Sitting diagonal has changed my hammock experience forever! Thank you

[@GOOutfitters]

Your' welcome! I'm so happy that it helped you:)

[@Make_America_Trump_Again]

As a hammock veteran, I can vouch that these are very very good tips and tricks! The only comment I have is that you may also want to experiment with hanging the hammock closer to the foot end. To be clear, you simply make the suspension length shorter than it is on the head end. This has a similar effect to what happens when you hang the foot end higher. It shifts you closer to the head end of the hammock because gravity will still want you as close to the middle (between the anchor points/trees) as you will allow. The calf ridge problems are way easier to manage if you can get your feet away from the end of the hammock. Fortunately, this is not really a problem for your wide torso that will have to be closer to the end, so it all works out. Another thing this does is it re-levels your torso a bit, because shifting up to the head end will typically raise your head and torso more than you would like. So hang your hammock a little off center and off level, and make sure your tarp is doing the same to match it. In fact, Warbonnet highly recommends this. Another note about finding your sweet spot, don’t just try sliding around. Also try lifting your butt up and moving it to a different place-up, down left, right, and diagonal. It will have a noticeable impact on where the ridges end up if you do it right. Ideally the ridges are somewhere to the sides of your legs and you barely notice them. It takes a bit of practice, but it really can be done! Sometimes just sliding won’t fix it if the ridge is “trapped” under your weight, it takes something more deliberate to smooth it out.

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks for adding these excellent tips. I agree that butt placement is very important, lol. Just moving you bottom to another area makes a big difference.Thanks for sharing!

[@oldbaldguy6151]

Side sleeper tip, a small inflatable pillow between the knees. 😊👍

[@GOOutfitters]

Great tip! Thanks:)

[@rukaks]

Excellent tips chief, particularly the “drop the head end” one. Big help, thanks a whole lot!

[@GOOutfitters]

So glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know:)

[@andydawson5587]

Terrific video: informative and concise.

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks, Andy! Glad you liked it:)

[@worldofwisdom617]

That diagonal tip is a life saver, my knees were broken til I tried that, its f@#ing clutch.

[@GOOutfitters]

I'm glad it helped!

[@Liquidforce4441]

Fantastic comprehensive video with no filler or begs for likes!! 10/10 Thanks!!! subbed :D

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks very much!

[@mat-ventures]

Thanks for the tips, Jason!

[@GOOutfitters]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching:)

[@dansigmon1559]

Thanks. Great tips.

[@GOOutfitters]

My pleasure! Glad you found them useful.

[@AirstripBum]

Thanks for the video. My wife just got a hammock for me and I'm going to test it tomorrow afternoon. Can't do an overnight for a couple of weeks but at least I'll know if I like it. I think with these tips, I'll have a better time.

[@GOOutfitters]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. Enjoy your hammock:)

[@coughingowloutdoors8579]

Great tips and a good concise narrative. I feel sorry for people trying to use short "lounging" hammocks for camping/sleeping hammocks. 11 footers are the real deal. Happy hanging!

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks for the kind words! I agree, that's why I put that tip first:) Happy hanging!

[@FalkonNightsdale]

Well, I do have short hammock, and while it's slightly less comfortable, it's not so bad for 1-2 nights while (being it UL hammock) weight is significantly lower and packaged size allows for transporting everything inside canoe or raft…

[@Enkii777]

Thank you!

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@sdbracht]

Thanks for the great vid

[@GOOutfitters]

My pleasure! Thanks for your comment! Glad you like it:)

[@JulienSarton]

Usefull tips, thanks dude !

[@GOOutfitters]

My pleasure! Thanks for your comment. It's always great to hear when someone finds a video useful:)

[@cotter9751]

Just started experimenting with a hammock. Helpful tips!

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks! Happy Hammocking!

[@cotter9751]

@Relax Relax it’s getting easier the more I use it. First night wasn’t fun, but I’m enjoying it now. Hopefully courage to do more vids will come too

[@TainoXtreme]

Excellent video and explanation. Now I understand the rich line and ham etc. I liked it so much I subscribed just now. What is your favorite hammock tarp? Thank you so much for sharing this video. God bless you.

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks for the kind words and for subscribing! My favorite hammock tarp is the Apex Camping Shelter (but I am biased, I designed it, lol). It has 20 tie-off points, is very versatile and is on sale now: go-outfitters.com/collections/tarps-and-accessories/products/apex-camping-shelter-now-on-kickstarter There are lots of great tarps on the market from other brands too.

[@hanskirk-hiking9697]

Great video 😊🌲

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks Hans! Glad you liked it:)

[@taylorcasey6406]

Hehe, I hung up a hammock in my horse trailer 😂

[@punleu_sam]

Nice tips

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks!

[@VilleVaananen]

Great tips! Drop the shoes though when in a hammock!

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks! Good point. I wish that I had mentioned that, because I normally take my shoes off. The only reason I didn't in this video is because I was filming alone and had to keep getting into and out of the hammock so many times.

[@oROBBIEo]

To add to this I tie my laces together and hang them off the ground as well to keep them dry in case of rain and of course bugs.

[@AskAChristian]

@@GOOutfitters Pretty sure if it's your hammock, you can decide if you want shoes! Thanks for the from above angles. Good work!

[@tallcip65]

I was afraid that I wouldn’t like sleeping in a hammock because I would be stuck in one position but I was surprised to find that I could comfortably move around quite a bit. Much more comfortable than being stuffed inside a sleeping bag trying to move from one side to the other and my arms never went numb from laying in them

[@GOOutfitters]

That's true! I should mention that in my next video. I change positions frequently while using a hammock. Glad that you are sleeping well in a hammock:)

[@milespotato2077]

I was watching this at 9:12 PM and about to sleep in hammock

[@GOOutfitters]

Hope it helped you get a good night's sleep!

[@XocolatlxVida]

I’m trying to set up a cotton hammock in a bedroom, 11 ft doesn’t seem feasible. Mine is a 7.25 feet and I’m 5’2, any advice?

[@GOOutfitters]

Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for your question. I would try to get the longest hammock you can fit in your room. 7.25 is very short to sleep in, in my opinion. Keep in mind for an 11' hammock the "11'" is when the hammock is stretched out fully. The hammock should sag when set up properly, an 132" hammock would actually be about 112" from end to end.

[@drugtalk101]

Hey great tips! My 5 yr old daughter and I are going on a well long trek to spread my moms ashes, my friend got us a hammock and train fly but the rain fly is too small for the hammock and the hammock is only 8.5 feet... being a single dad with no family left it’s very hard to afford tattoos and hammock tents quilts whatever but I had this idea, may to advertise you’re hammocks and gear we could barrow it and show people on our journey as well as make a video to share with my subscribers?! It’s a thought my only option for quality gear on this trip if not I understand. Thanks again for the tips!

[@toni5543]

Maybe you should delay the trip/ tattoos till you can pay for the stuff

[@drugtalk101]

Toni tattoos was a typo didn’t even notice it. Wouldn’t waste my money on tattoos right now and I got a new job since this video got some gear and have rescheduled the trip till after the CARONA!

[@oscar38]

Tatoos 🤣

[@ayoub1175]

Hahahahaha when you find the sweet spot you probably be a hammock camper for life. noted

[@cosmicbrambleclawv2]

Came here cause I have the worst time trying to get comfortable I think I just need a ridgeline 😅 a touch more sag would do wonders cause I can't even pay diagonal without the hammock pushing me more towards banana

[@cortexneuron]

Is it safe if camping with hammock in very strong wind? How if on the top of mountain there is no tree to hang the hammock, what would you do

[@GOOutfitters]

Thanks of your question. Very strong winds could be a problem. You would definitely need secure stakes for your tarp and strong guy ropes. I recommend setting up somewhere where the wind can be blocked, like a small valley. If you are not sure there will be trees where you are going, I would recommend using a tent.

[@cortexneuron]

@@GOOutfitters thank you for the usefull information. I saw the tarp door for the apex. I think that would be usefull to Block the wind

[@JefDeGeeter]

Hello

[@kevinklein4748]

Would you recommend a sleeping mat for a hammock? I've heard of people using size small sleeping pads (basically like half the body size) to support the lower back...

[@GOOutfitters]

Many people use sleeping pads in hammocks and love them. Personally,I find them to be tedious for insulation but they may be good for support. Do you experience lower back discomfort when using a hammock? If so, I think it would be worth a try and it may help a lot. A small pillow may work as well. I think that for many people the biggest problem area is the knees and calves. I think you really need to experiment to see what works best for you. If you try the sleeping pad, I'd love to hear how it worked out.

[@dangerpudge1922]

Use a second pillow (or anything really) to put under your thighs. This prevents hypo-extending your knees and allows you to sleep longitudinally with extreme comfort. This also allows you to use a pod type system (like the Hyke and Byke hammock bags) which greatly increase your thermal efficiencies in colder weather.

[@MikeReimers]

This is my biggest issue with a hammock. No matter what I try my knees feel terrible after a few hours.

[@korbenparker1798]

Bro you sound like king of random ahah

[@MrRay645]

At 6’3” is an 11 foot hammock ok or would I want to go longer.

[@GOOutfitters]

Hi Ray, Thanks for your question! We have many customers your height and above that swear by 11' hammocks. Many of the hammock on the market are 8.5-9' long. Hammocks this short are a real problem for most people and especially someone over 5.5' tall IMO. Some people prefer hammocks longer than 11' so it's definitely worth considering. Just make sure your tarp and other gear is suitable for a longer hammock!

[@EmeraldDragonsFlame]

lol I wish I tried out the hammock before I went into the bush today guess I had it set up wrong orvim just not used to it had to bail on my over night trip at 2 am couldn't sleep

[@matthewjacobs141]

Tip 6...Buy a two-layer hammock ...this allows you to slip your insulation pad between the two layers and as a side benefit keeps mosquitos from feasting on you

[@utubeape]

yes, even a cheap roll up foam mat works, its so bad getting bitten on the back without knowing till morning

[@kelsully]

why does it look like you're lip syncing?

[@JackyTMusic]

Audio/visual sync issues.. or literally lip syncing

[@marrenirre9994]

Because your Bluetooth headphones are cheap.

[@deathwishmotors9582]

As a special forces hammock veteran, you should try laying on a hammock upside down, hammock on top, person on bottom. Give it a try

[@slaphappyduplenty2436]

I sleep in a jock strap.

[@hollynejmanowski9232]

i didnt see one position he was not doing a banana!

[@vladtepes97]

for english speakers, it's pronounced hammock, not hammick.

[@curiositydidntkillme]

Depends where you live doesn’t it

[@GreatWhiteSquid]

The best hammock comfort tip I can you, is don't sleep in a hammock!!!