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maverick
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Sleep
We all know how important sleep is, especially when were involved in rigorous outdoor activities. So those of you who have issues falling asleep, what routines have you adopted over the years to help in the aid of getting a good nights sleep? Warmer or wider sleeping bag, pad? Maybe a pillow? Earplugs? Finding a good and level campsite? Eat early? Sleeping pills or cannabis?
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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schmalz
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Re: Sleep
A good sleeping pad (exped synmat in my case) and sleepphones (https://www.sleepphones.com/products/sl ... headphones) have been the most helpful for me. I still get bad sleep though.
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Re: Sleep
15 mg CBD, 3mg Indica THC, 1 Benadryl, 1 Aleve, 1 warm sleeping bag, 1 exped mw hyper light pad.
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Who can't do everything he used to and what he can do takes a hell of a lot longer!
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Re: Sleep
Since I normally go to sleep around midnight when I'm home and 9PM when I'm backpacking I too use Tylenol PM to help get me to sleep.
When I used to sleep in a tent I would wake up every 10-20 minutes even when taking Tylenol PM. Since I've switched to sleeping in a hammock I only wake up when the air is really dry and I get a bad case of dry mouth or when something outside my hammock goes bump in the night.
When I used to sleep in a tent I would wake up every 10-20 minutes even when taking Tylenol PM. Since I've switched to sleeping in a hammock I only wake up when the air is really dry and I get a bad case of dry mouth or when something outside my hammock goes bump in the night.
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Hmmm, I don't normally have problems other than waking up a bit more often and getting comfortable. I guess the question wasn't aimed toward me. One time I took a hit off this dude's pipe. I woke up 14 hours later to realize maybe those days are over for good. The stuff kids smoke these days. Man.
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One time I took a hit off this dude's pipe. I woke up 14 hours later to realize maybe those days are over for good.
14 hours, that must have been some wicked stuff, high % Indica.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Sleep
I've needed a bit more pad thickness as I've aged, otherwise the key for me has always been a good pillow set up. I spend a few minutes getting things mounded just right each night and I sleep fine. When I can't seem to get it right, it's trouble. When I'm a bit achy, then the ibuprofen helps.
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Re: Sleep
In the evening, I try to camp early, eat early, and then try to lay down when it gets dark. I take one 3 mg Melatonin. If I am fairly tired, that is all it takes, and I will fall asleep within 30 minutes (~9 p.m.). Then I wake up at 5 a.m. and feel like a million dollars. I'll be on the trail by 6 a.m. while it is still cool, which makes the trail miles go easier for me.
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