First Post - New to Hanging

**RMC0109** · 08-27-2016, 13:55

Hey everyone! I've been camping on again off again for over 20 years, but just starting out with hanging. Looking forward to using my hammock, a used Dream Hammock Thunderbird, and picking up any good hints and tips. Thanks.

**TrailSlug** · 08-27-2016, 14:03

Welcome to hammock forums. Let us know if you have any questions and by all means have fun hanging above the hard ground.

**Hobopelican** · 08-27-2016, 14:49

Welcome! Loads of info here. Be sure to check out the stickies. The list of abbreviations really helped me read the board!

**johnspenn** · 08-27-2016, 16:18

Welcome to the forums from Marietta GA. Happy hanging!

**circusfreak** · 08-30-2016, 22:04

You should have a lot of fun with it. I used to love camping but hadn't been out for years, since I am old and out of shape and sleeping on the ground can basically cripple my back for days after. Yuck. So last year I heard about hammock camping and there is NO contest. I have never slept more comfortably in my life than in my Blackbird XLC hammock. I took a few successful hammock camps and I was hooked. Now I have a stand built and spend almost every night in it, either in the backyard or indoors. Best thing ever! It seemed like a lot as I went along, but now that I have bought a great hammock, underquilt, and topquilt I feel like it was more than worth every penny spent on the quality gear. Cheers!

**Pennsy Camp and Canoe** · 08-31-2016, 04:07

hello and welcome from North West PA, check out Fall MAHHA: https://hammockforums.net/forum/show...LANNING-THREAD its a great time and a good place to get advice for starting out

**Pinestraw** · 08-31-2016, 05:18

Welcome aboard!

**SilvrSurfr** · 08-31-2016, 10:05

Welcome from the Jersey Shore.

**njredneck** · 08-31-2016, 11:10

Welcome from South Jersey

**RMC0109** · 09-01-2016, 17:13

Originally Posted by Pennsy Camp and Canoe

hello and welcome from North West PA, check out Fall MAHHA: https://hammockforums.net/forum/show...LANNING-THREAD its a great time and a good place to get advice for starting out

Pennsy,

Thanks for the link, but the main reason I enjoy camping and hiking is to get away from large gatherings of people, so I'll be passing on this one. Hope everyone that does go has a great time though.