Hi, I'm hoping some experienced hammockers can help me with my overnight fears.
This summer my husband and I hiked the NJ and most of NY sections of the trail.
One of us carried a hammock and the other a tent so that we could "experience" both.
I loved the comfort and ease of set up of the hammock but had lots of trouble sleeping because I felt so vulnerable with nothing underneath me. Every noise I heard startled me into thinking an animal was going to take a bite out of my backside! Or destroy my backpack.
I keep trying to remind myself that we both survived with our backpacks and backsides intact but I'm still feeling fearful. I know a tent doesn't offer much more protection but it just feels safer lol.
Has anyone else had to get over that fear or just had years of safe experience in a hammock? I'd love to have the reassurance of hearing those things.