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I have had mild back pain all my life and often felt stiff getting up in the morning. A while back I moved to a yoga mat (both to be more minimalist and because I thought it would help my back) and missed the padding for a few days, then I was fine. I then started sleeping on the floor with only a sheet under me and it now feels even better. The only two things I feel I need are a normal sized pillow and I do like to use one of those large bamboo pillows that you hold between your legs while on your side.

Right now when I sleep I feel some sort of relief as my back flattens against the hard floor.

For naps or lounging like sitting on a couch reading with a dog, I like them really soft.

What about you guys?
I have had mild back pain all my life and often felt stiff getting up in the morning. A while back I moved to a yoga mat (both to be more minimalist and because I thought it would help my back) and missed the padding for a few days, then I was fine. I then started sleeping on the floor with only a sheet under me and it now feels even better. The only two things I feel I need are a normal sized pillow and I do like to use one of those large bamboo pillows that you hold between your legs while on your side. Right now when I sleep I feel some sort of relief as my back flattens against the hard floor. For naps or lounging like sitting on a couch reading with a dog, I like them really soft. What about you guys?

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[–] pembo210 3 points (+3|-0) Edited

I don't sleep, but I like to lay flat on my back for 10-15 minutes a few times a week. People weren't made to sit a desk. Gotta stretch the back out or I get sore and get the hunchback hump for a few days until I stretch it out again.
[–] [Deleted] 2 points (+2|-0)

When I'm backpacking I use a Z-lite or a Therm-a-Rest, they do the job, but I would not want to sleep on that everyday.
[–] jobes 2 points (+2|-0)

I slept for a few months on just a couple of folded blankets on a hard floor. It was surprisingly comfortable much of the time. My problem now is that because of my shoulder problems I can't stay sleeping on just my back at night anymore. I do back part of the night, then left side, then stomach, then right side then back to back if it's not morning yet. I have a firm foam mattress that works well enough for all 4 positions now.
[–] GuyIDisagreeWith 1 points (+1|-0)

I prefer hammocks.
[–] PsiloTheWolf 1 points (+1|-0)

Ive been considering buying one for summer hiking and hunting trips. Would be a hell of a lot lighter than a tent or floorless shelter, and finding an open flat piece of ground in the mountains for a tent can be hard. Do you find you get cold in a hammock, with air circulating all around you? Im thinking a good wool or fleece blanket would be necessary.
[–] GuyIDisagreeWith 0 points (+0|-0)

I got by with just a sleeping bag but that was in warm weather. I used a shower curtain to keep the dew off. If you are worried about a cold butt there are commercially available external hammock underblankets.
[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

You might find that you don't even need the pillow so much as something that will support your spine in proper alignment.

Something like these might work just as well for you:

https://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Block-inches-Rectangular-Pillow/dp/B00ML1BTSS

https://www.amazon.com/Therapeutic-Hinoki-Cypress-Shoulder-Relaxation/dp/B06XDJ49QG
[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

Yes I find the important thing is neck support. If you find yourself tucking your hand under your pillow look for something with better neck support.
[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

I agree! I use an extra firm pillow and sleep on my side. But I can't stay comfortable with my arm up like that. I get a stiff neck if I try it.
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