Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. #1
    New Member MarcusTheShogun's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Mountain Top, PA
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC
    Tarp
    Superfly/bling
    Insulation
    HG 0-I/20-B
    Suspension
    whoopieeeee
    Posts
    2

    Greetings from NEPA

    Hello HF!

    My name is Joshua (alas, not Marcus, my screen name is a play on a song by the band Clutch... yeah. I'm tight like that)

    So anyhow, I camped extensively as a kid and teenager, but not so much in the last 25 years - though I am an avid flyfisherman. This year I decided to make some serious (and looong overdue) life changes , among which I have started cycling daily (both on a mtb component laced touring bike and a super comfy recumbent trike). My interest in hammocks actually arose from my research on lightweight and comfortable bike touring camping gear, as I plan on doing quite a bit of it. Though I feel a new obsession a brewin.

    I am very excited to integrate hanging into both of my other main obsessions - fishing and cycling; and also just as an excuse to get outside and breathe. Who knows maybe buy some snow shoes and start some winter hiking?

    Still a bit overwhelmed when it comes to the hammocks- like any rabbit hole this goes as deep as I choose - but as I'm still a big guy 6'4" and down from about 365 to about 280ish, I am looking at a # of double bottom models to choose from. Currently the WBBB XLC has peaked my interest- though I'd like to try a few before leaping but then again I likely will be pulling the trigger on something somewhat soon either way as I'd like to get some local late fall & winter hanging under my belt before I do some serious traveling in the spring.

    Looking forward to soaking up more information and maybe getting to hang with some of you. I know there are quite a few from PA on board.

    Oh and btw, like many others, I really want to give a special thanks to Shug and his incredibly informative (and entertaining) youtube videos. He converted me - I am certain that hanging is the way to go and those videos also led me here.

    Danke beaucoup amigo

  2. #2
    Senior Member georgecarr's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    southern new jersey
    Hammock
    11' Chameleon
    Tarp
    DIY
    Insulation
    Loco Libre Gear
    Suspension
    DIY Whoopie slings
    Posts
    1,306
    Images
    14
    Welcome from southern New Jersey!

  3. #3
    Member Evaed's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2015
    Location
    Sulphur Springs, Tx.
    Hammock
    Warbonnet Blackbird XLC 1.7 dl
    Tarp
    Warbonnet Superfly
    Insulation
    L.L Ghost Pepper
    Suspension
    Slings/Dutch Bckl
    Posts
    67
    Images
    4
    Welcome to the Forums man. Thank to your post I can't get the song "Tight Like That" out of my head! Gotta love Clutch. I'm also a Shug convert as many of us seem to be lol, Looking forward to hearing what you go with in the future. Take care!

  4. #4
    Member Shotgunpapa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Adairsville Ga
    Hammock
    ENO double nest
    Tarp
    cheap tent tarp
    Suspension
    atlas straps
    Posts
    72
    Images
    2
    Welcome...

  5. #5
    SilvrSurfr's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Jersey Shore, NJ
    Hammock
    Dutch PolyD
    Tarp
    HG Winter Palace
    Insulation
    HG 0, 20, 40
    Suspension
    Dutch Whoopie Hook
    Posts
    14,716
    Images
    3
    Welcome from the Jersey Shore.
    "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." Ralph Waldo Emerson

  6. #6
    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Minnesota
    Hammock
    I have many so....
    Tarp
    Blackcrow DIY Tarp
    Insulation
    FrankenquiltUQ/Pod
    Suspension
    Whoopie Slings
    Posts
    23,394
    Images
    62
    Whooooooo Buddy)))) Embrace the hammock quest.
    Shug
    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

  7. #7
    New Member MarcusTheShogun's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Location
    Mountain Top, PA
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC
    Tarp
    Superfly/bling
    Insulation
    HG 0-I/20-B
    Suspension
    whoopieeeee
    Posts
    2
    thanks for the warm welcome! I was in NYC for the weekend so didn't get a chance to hit the forums - though I did stop by REI SOHO and checked out a few of the hammocks they had in stock (among other items) All Hammocks in stock were ENO and the double nest looked intriguing. Alas, I wasn't able to set one up due to lack of space and how crowded the store was but it was a fun trip none the less

    and Evaed - I figured there would be a few Clutch fans. we are everywhere! <tips hat>

  8. #8
    Senior Member OldNWay's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    SE Pa
    Hammock
    Hexon1.0
    Tarp
    SP Mt Wilderness
    Insulation
    HG TQ UQ
    Suspension
    CL/Marlinspike
    Posts
    245
    Images
    7
    Welcome from York Pa and good luck with your new adventure
    OldnWay

  9. #9
    Senior Member IrishSitter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Amherst, NY
    Hammock
    DIY Gathered End
    Tarp
    WB Mamajamba
    Insulation
    Incubator 0 UQ
    Posts
    123
    Welcome from WNY.

  • + New Posts
  • Similar Threads

    1. Noob From NEPA
      By Fridge in forum Introduce Yourself
      Replies: 1
      Last Post: 04-04-2014, 23:02
    2. Day Hike IN NEPA
      By G.L.P. in forum Trip Reports
      Replies: 4
      Last Post: 11-10-2009, 03:44

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •