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Sleeping in an airport.

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Kooky_Lukey
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Any people up in here ever slept in an airport?  Because of wonderful standby Im stuck in Denver until tomorrow morning, so pretty sure im just gonna bum it and fine a nice cozy corner in the Denver Airport for the night
Jan 7 2013 11:17PM
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timmi
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I've done it and it wasn't that bad. I've also done it and had it been one of the most miserable experiences ever. Depends on the airport.

The latter was in a small airport with nothing to do and no benches or any way to get comfortable. The lobby doors were open all night and it wasn't too far above freezing.

If you're prepared for that and have a sleeping bag or blanket it won't be that bad. Make sure you loop your hands around your luggage so it doesn't get swiped.
Jan 7 2013 11:20PM
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Jesse.White
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Make sure you snag a good area were the sun wont rise dead into your face. Made that mistake twice.
Jan 7 2013 11:23PM
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ryano
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i've slept in many airports.. its not the best thing ever... if you're stuck without a padded bench or something, take out your hoodies or jackets or whatever you have with you, and lay on them.. the little bit of padding makes a big difference..

keep your eye out for a maintenance/janitor guy and tell him your situation and see if he could grab you a cot of some sort. sometimes you'll get lucky.

other than that.. its just uncomfortable sleep, killing time on your phone, or wandering the airport..
Jan 7 2013 11:25PM
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pomme-de-terre
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go the extra mile to find a legit couch instead of those fucking awful benches.

Jan 7 2013 11:27PM
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Kooky_Lukey
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I think my bet bet is just to turn into Tom Hanks. thanks for the tips though, they will definitely be used
Jan 8 2013 12:26AM
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thenightman
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I'd pull a Tom hanks, or buy some coke from a sketchy baggage handler and stay up all night.
Jan 8 2013 12:28AM
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manutdsaol
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First off the benches move so use them to your advantage. I would just sleep sitting down with the opposite bench serving as a foot rest.
Jan 8 2013 12:54AM
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fujarome
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believe it or not, but there's a whole site about it

http://www.sleepinginairports.net/
Jan 8 2013 1:14AM
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californiagrown
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done it a bunch- i got snowed in a lot coming home from college.


vicodin, ambien, and xanax are must-haves in airports for this, and many other reasons.

if you have to sleep on the floor, i suggest sleeping on your back, putting your biggest bag under your knees(takes a ton of weight off the ground and flattens your back to evenly distribute pressure) and something soft for your head.

Jan 8 2013 1:22AM
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gurneykid
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So much this!
Jan 8 2013 1:33AM
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I_Am_Mod
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airports are chill, they're heated, have better seats and have no hobos hanging around....

now railwaystations are a whole different story! (trust me i know)
Jan 8 2013 4:46AM
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B.Aussie
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I've done it in a few. San Fran is the worst. Use hoodies and things to cushion and make sure your bags are under your knees or head so it doesn't get jacked.
Jan 9 2013 4:19AM
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