003: Sleeping in an Eno

Short, sweet, and surprisingly comfortable.

For three nights I've slept in a double nest Eno hammock on the porch of my house. Also, unrelated, the air conditioning unit outside of my house stopped working three nights ago. When life gives you lemons you might as well sleep in an Eno. I've never minded spending an evening in an Eno and actually looked forward to the idea of sleeping in one. The material is ultra breathable and it conforms to your body really very well. The porch of my house is concrete, mostly covered, and in a quieter part around campus. The sun rises over the back side of the house, and the day begins to brighten around 630 am; the birds begin chirping at about 530. On the porch there are two old hooks about 10-12 feet apart that create the perfect length for a low-lying, concave Eno setup. I find it really relaxing falling into an Eno and finding the perfect spot to lay. The pocket on the side is ideal for a phone (some music), headphones, and a wallet. I brought a soft pillow so my head didn't rub the fabric all night and I slept fantastically.

Tips:

1. Lay ever so slightly diagonal and rest your head on the side of the Eno. It will keep the fabric over your head and it feels like the hammock is wrapped around you (I think one of the best things about an Eno is being completely wrapped inside of it).

2. Have the Eno as close to the ground as possible if it's hot/humid outside; it keeps you cooler and it's easier to get into.

3. Enjoy the birds chirping, the way the sun rises over the street, the rustling of the trees, the stars in the sky, and whatever else is out there.

4. If you want to sleep in more just go back inside around 6am and you'll wake up oddly refreshed.