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Re: Hammocks Make Sleep Easier, Deeper

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Post by dmix » Tue, Jun 21, 2011, 1:22 AM UTC

blhack wrote: post #7

I've been sleeping in a hammock every night for a little over a year now. Hammocks are cold, that is the biggest problem. You also can't really just flop down on one and lounge out the same way that you can in a bed. From a totally utilitarian standpoint of "place for sleeping", a hammock has some benefits. It's small, it's highly portable (mine fits in my backpack), and it is pretty comfortable. In reality, though,…

May I ask why you've been sleeping on a hammock?

Re: Hammocks Make Sleep Easier, Deeper

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Post by dmix » Tue, Jun 21, 2011, 1:27 AM UTC

staunch wrote: post #8

I really want a hammock in my (small) office. Any great options?

I hear Hammock Huts is a good place, also Hammocks-R-Us on third. And then theres Swing Low, Sweet Chariot...

Re: Hammocks Make Sleep Easier, Deeper

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Post by colinwinter » Tue, Jun 21, 2011, 1:28 AM UTC

I didn't realize you could buy a hammock for under $20: http://www.amazon.com/Texsport-14258-La-Paz-Hammock/dp/B000P...

Now does anybody know how/where I can get something that rocks/pulls my hammock back and forth?

Re: Hammocks Make Sleep Easier, Deeper

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Post by erso » Tue, Jun 21, 2011, 1:33 AM UTC

Daunted by the cost of a mattress bed and the idea of hauling it up my fifth-floor walkup in Manhattan, I opted for an indoor hammock instead. It's been the best sleeping experience I've ever had.

I used to get lower back problems when sleeping on a mattress that have disappeared since sleeping in the hammock. There are no real pressure points and it supports your body perfectly.

blhack mentioned that hammocks get cold. This is true as they don't retain any heat. I use a 'maximum heat' twin-size down comforter when the temperature drops.

Re: Hammocks Make Sleep Easier, Deeper

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Post by GHFigs » Tue, Jun 21, 2011, 1:37 AM UTC

Jach wrote: post #12

The article says it "increased the length of N2 sleep, a form of non-REM sleep that takes up about half of a good night's rest." Presumably this is at the cost of REM sleep? How is this then a good thing?

It could also mean shorter N1 or N3 phases of non-REM sleep. From my limited understanding it seems like the subjects falling asleep faster would correspond to a shorter N1 phase, but I haven't read the paper yet.

Re: Hammocks Make Sleep Easier, Deeper

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Post by GHFigs » Tue, Jun 21, 2011, 1:42 AM UTC

colinwinter wrote: post #23

I didn't realize you could buy a hammock for under $20: http://www.amazon.com/Texsport-14258-La-Paz-Hammock/dp/B000P... Now does anybody know how/where I can get something that rocks/pulls my hammock back and forth?

Get a cat.

Re: Hammocks Make Sleep Easier, Deeper

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Post by ironchef » Tue, Jun 21, 2011, 1:45 AM UTC

blhack wrote: post #7

I've been sleeping in a hammock every night for a little over a year now. Hammocks are cold, that is the biggest problem. You also can't really just flop down on one and lounge out the same way that you can in a bed. From a totally utilitarian standpoint of "place for sleeping", a hammock has some benefits. It's small, it's highly portable (mine fits in my backpack), and it is pretty comfortable. In reality, though,…

As an fyi...to get around the cold, put a fleece blanket on the bottom (underneath you) first. Totally changes things. In fact you might overheat if it's doubled up...

Re: Hammocks Make Sleep Easier, Deeper

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Post by callmeed » Tue, Jun 21, 2011, 1:50 AM UTC

staunch wrote: post #8

I really want a hammock in my (small) office. Any great options?

I love my Eagle's Nest ... it's very compact and the slap straps are great. If you can find a place to wrap the straps around, it might work for you.

http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/

Re: Hammocks Make Sleep Easier, Deeper

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Post by nico » Tue, Jun 21, 2011, 2:05 AM UTC

When I was in Panama, in one of the places I went to, I had to sleep in a hammock, and it was hell! Really uncomfortable, my back hurt from being bent the whole night, and I kept waking up all the time because I couldn't find the right position. Also, I wasn't swaying, that might last for a few minutes only, but after you fall asleep, if you are not moving, you don't sway at all.

Even though it wasn't the best sleep, I could bear it. But the friend I was with couldn't take it, he wanted to leave at 5 in the morning the first night there, he was totally desperate.

From that experience I'd say there's no way hammocks make sleep easier.

Re: Hammocks Make Sleep Easier, Deeper

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Post by city41 » Tue, Jun 21, 2011, 2:05 AM UTC

fmavituna wrote: post #10

Now we know why rocking babies to sleep works.

The article does say "It's not like rocking like you would see some mothers rocking their babies, it's more gentle.", which seems to imply this type of rocking is different?