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Driftless
11/29/2018 08:16PM
  
Thanks for the tip Diego. Luckily with pad she currently has, the seams go width wise.
 
jayt
11/25/2018 03:06PM
  
Can't speak to that specific bridge hammock but I tripped with a bridge hammock for the first time this year and it was wonderful; I could easily sleep on both back or side. I think I could even sleep on my stomach if desired.


I went with the Warbonnet bridge hammock:



RidgeRunner


I like the saddlebags on the RidgeRunner and the fact that you can simply use a pad vs. having to purchase an underquilt (if you get the double layer).
 
Driftless
11/25/2018 12:04PM
  
Anyone use one of these? If so how did you like it?

My daughter doesn't care to sleep on the ground, even though we have good pads, she still gets sore hips as a side sleeper (and stomach). She loves hanging out in a hammock, but again finds it tough to sleep in one on her side or stomach (impossible).

Anyway, saw that these hammocks are more or less flat bottom and thought it might be a good option.

What do you think?

Thanks for any input, I appreciate it!
 
wandrinsteve
11/25/2018 08:13PM
  
I have had a JRB Bear Mtn Bridge hammock for several years and have been very satisfied with it. I am also a side sleeper but occasionally sleep on my back and have been very comfortable both on my side and back. It is also very easy to roll over in to switch sides. I haven't tried sleeping on my stomach in it so cannot comment as to the comfort in that position although since you do lay pretty flat I would think it would be fine. There is also a pad sleeve on the bottom of the hammock which with a pad inserted has alleviated any problems with sore hips plus the pad also helps to provide insulation. On mild nights the pad provides enough warmth that I do not need to use an underquilt but on cooler nights I will use an underquilt plus the pad.
 
Diego
11/29/2018 01:54PM
  
Driftless: "Thanks for the feedback guys, I think I'll have to give it a try for my daughter."


I had one a few years back and if you decide to get a pad for the insert, I recommend getting one with seams that run the width of the pad, not the length of the pad. In testing both types of pads, I found it to be much more supportive that way.
 
Driftless
11/26/2018 09:32AM
  
Thanks for the feedback guys, I think I'll have to give it a try for my daughter.