Sleeping in the Woods

[AlmostThere]

I sleep better in the hammock than at home or on the ground.

I sleep equally well on an air mattress (NeoAir or Q Core) or at home.

I snore... sometimes, not all the time. Or so I'm told. I can sleep through other people snoring, wind, rain, etc.

I can drink a cup of coffee before bed and sleep well.

[Troutdog 59]

Compared to most of those I hike with, I actually sleep quite well in the back country. That said, the answer your original question is no, I dont sleep better in the mountains compared to home. I sleep like a rock at home and if I ever wake during the night its non typical. In the mountains, I still sleep pretty good, but I tend to wake up a few times each night as I roll around alot and end up off of my pad. I wake for the time needed to rearrange my pad, then back to slumber land.

Now naps are a different story. I have become quite adept at napping almost anywhere, backcountry or the front lands . Seems I get better at it as the years roll by . To answer Vacas query, I look for the most level spot I can find , which doesnt typically present itself. Typically, I select a spot with a very slight downhill drop with my feet lower than my head. I also like spots that have a small trough or indent so I stay in one place, but one must make sure such sites have good drainage if it rains.