I've never used a hammock and so I'm going to display huge ignorance here. But that's what I always do here anyway. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

What confuses me about hammocks is how you can be comfortable with your lower back bowed. This is a FAQ at the Hennessy Hammock website but I don't understand their answer.

"The secret is your ability to rest 10 to 20 degrees diagonalyl to the centerline, just like in the Mayan and Central American hammocks. This allows you to rest comfortably on your back, on your side, in a fetal position and a few others you will invent for yourself."

What are they talking about and how does that help? So for instance how would you sleep on your side in a hammock? Wouldn't your ankles and shoulders be higher than your hips? That hurts just to think about.

Thanks for enlightening me.