Western Washington Hang

[jackleberry]

Hey Gary. I'm still trying to make it to my first hang. I sent my Hennessy in to get a zipper mod last month and have not gotten it back yet. Hope it works out cause I would love to meet good folks in the WA hammocking community.

Don't let that stop you. There's still time to make yourself a DIY gathered end from taffeta tablecloth or ripstop nylon from Joanne's or what have you. You could also head to a REI and pick up an Eno or something. Might even be able to beg a spare hammock from someone attending. It's not going to be freezing and bugs shouldn't be too bad (I get by without a bug net--just wear one of those mosquito net hats). As long as it hangs between two trees, it should be fine.

[mosburn]

Since I posted about bringing the red beans & rice, I haven't heard anything about food, so i assume we're on our own? Actually that's cool! Have a new cast iron wok I'm itching to put to use, along with a Thai sticky rice steamer!

Are you going to premake the rice or am I missing out on an awesome toy for when I do a car camping trip with the family?

[Alex MacDonald]

Zatarain's red beans & rice mix, with diced Hillshire farms Kielbasa, diced green pepper & diced white onions-quick, easy, good, and filling! Don't know if I'll bring the rice steamer with me yet, but I'll for sure bring the wok. Thai sticky rice requires a higher-gluten rice than we usually see. Uwajimaya carries it, but other than that, it's somewhat hard to find.

Tomorrow's my 67th birthday, and I'm finding that my ancient stomach doesn't really like American food all that much, so I cook primarily Asian stuff. The fresh ingredients are also way better than a dose of "mac & cheese"! But car camping? Tell you what-bring a small pork shoulder, a jar of char siu sauce (again, Uwajimaya), and I'll show you how easy it is to make char siu pork on a little BBQ. I'm the one who usually winds up doing the cooking for elk camp each year, and there's no sense in eating junk! If you want some car camping recipes, and have something to haul the kitchen with, no problemo! We're talkin` elk Welllington here!

[Gary_R]

Hey Gary. I'm still trying to make it to my first hang. I sent my Hennessy in to get a zipper mod last month and have not gotten it back yet. Hope it works out cause I would love to meet good folks in the WA hammocking community.

I am sure there will be extra hammocks if yours does not make it on time.

[bigfanboy]

I am sure there will be extra hammocks if yours does not make it on time.

I've got a fleet of hammocks, can bring a full setup, sans thermal protection.

On a similiar note I recently had cable dragged to my shop/office and they left behind a few hundred feet of Mule tape. So I was thinking of making up a couple pair of tree huggers out of it for people to check out.

[Paprika bohlmann]

I read that there will be a toilet, but is there running water or will I need to bring water?

[jackleberry]

I read that there will be a toilet, but is there running water or will I need to bring water?

Bring water. There's also a general store just up the road if you don't mind paying a premium.

[Gary_R]

Bring water. There's also a general store just up the road if you don't mind paying a premium.

Who carry a decent selection of beer for a small town

I would pack drinking water, will have plenty of good water for washing and stuff though

[maf_jr]

Looks like my Dream Hammock wont arrive in time, I'll see what I can do about finding a loaner. Eager to get out for my first hang!

[Gary_R]

Looks like my Dream Hammock wont arrive in time, I'll see what I can do about finding a loaner. Eager to get out for my first hang!

Just bring your insulation.. I will work on making sure there is an extra hammock.