This is my first post so I will begin by saying "Hey!" and also thank you all for participating in these forums.
I've been lurking around here for the past week or so and I'm trying to work out the best way to try out hammock camping with my extremely limited financial means.
Here's my plan for startup gear:
Hammock- Byer Moskito Traveler
Tarp- Brown Poly 8X10 from Walmart
Straps- tree huggers made from tie-down straps.
I'll be installing a static ridgeline and making a set of mini snakeskins to deal with the multiple suspension lines that everyone seems to have tangling problems with. I'm also aware that the zipper may need a tack stitch to keep it from separating so I'll take care of that if need be.
I live in northeast Georgia so the "winter" here is pretty mild. However, I have a REI 20degree bag that I can use as a topquilt and an old army synthetic mummy bag that weighs a ton but maybe I can cannibalize it into an underquilt or something. I'll prolly just start out on a CCF pad and snuggled inside my REI bag.
I am fortunate enough to have a few acres of woods on my property so I will backyard "camp" and just experiment for awhile to get my setup dialed in.
I think that I've cut about every possible monetary corner possible that will still allow me to have a decent setup.
I just thought that I'd let you guys with all of your experience and combined knowledge look over my gear list and let me know if I've missed anything, or if there are any better alternatives that are still dirt cheap. I'm watching used gear sales and such but this setup should give me decently good gear and the ability to experience camping with my feet off[ the ground for a change.
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