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I'm looking for something to take that will help me sleep a little better on backpack hunts. Does anybody have any recommendations? I seem to wake up several times throughout the night. It's kind of nice when the elk are talking but I'm sure the extra sleep would be useful.
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Wearing yourself out is a good start.
Since backpacking I'll say whisky or rum, normally say beer but backpacking want to keep it light.
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September 09, 2015, 08:11:29 PM »
I do plenty of wearing myself out. I usually fall asleep immediately, after a whiskey of course, but once I wake up in the night it's hard to fall back asleep.
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September 09, 2015, 08:17:20 PM »
Melatonin. Never used it, but has been recommended to me by several different people.
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September 09, 2015, 08:18:16 PM »
Eat and drink earlier.
Pack in a Hot water bottle. Boil some water before bed and fill the bottle.
Nice cozy warm feet helps me sleep.
Maybe a better pad.
Medications may not be the best.
Maybe some warm tea.
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September 09, 2015, 08:18:54 PM »
Advil PM. You're welcome 😀
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September 09, 2015, 08:19:26 PM »
Don't you bring your little pink teddy bear? And your blanky?
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2nd the Advil PM !!
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Quote from: Timberstalker on September 09, 2015, 08:19:26 PM
Don't you bring your little pink teddy bear? And your blanky?
Shhhh!
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September 09, 2015, 08:35:15 PM »
Half a melatonin does the trick for me.
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September 09, 2015, 09:00:23 PM »
I take melatonin every night almost out backpack hunting. Otherwise I wake up at 0200 and can't sleep again. Works great and natural no drowsiness in the AM
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September 09, 2015, 10:34:17 PM »
I am not afraid to say Ambien is awesome. Take one. Lay down. Lights out. Strong 6-8 hours of deep sleep. Used responsibly it's an excellent tool.
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Dang how do you get ambien
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September 10, 2015, 01:05:28 AM »
Aderol of course usually time release just before bed lol.. Jk I don't have any problems sleeping usually but always have some Tylenol pm.. Knocks me out cold, just have to say medication isn't the healthiest but it works to a certain extent.
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September 10, 2015, 03:24:22 AM »
Melatonin
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