New in The Black Hills

**Hillbilly Gal** · 02-16-2017, 09:30

Hello. My son asked for a camping hammock for his birthday. When I went to order one from Fox Outfiiters, they were having a buy one get one free sale. So, I now own a hammock. I live in South Dakota, so I was very interested in how to stay warm. I made myself an underquilt from a Bed, Bath, and Beyond down throw which I threw a little extra down into. I used the instructions on this forum. I also used the instructions on this forum to make a Clew suspension system. I wish I would have decided to follow that before I started working on the actual quilt. I would have made vertical baffles instead of horizontal. Oh, well. I still think I'll be o.k. I look forward to trying it out (in the backyard). If I don't take to hanging, I can just give the underquilt to my son. 😊

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**johnspenn** · 02-16-2017, 09:46

Hello and welcome from Marietta GA. Sounds like you have a great start and some skills at DIY, and there's no reason you shouldn't enjoy the fruits of your labor. Happy hanging!

**Watertooner** · 02-16-2017, 10:32

Welcome to HF! Since you live in South Dakota's banana belt, I hope you enjoy your banana-shaped lounging/sleeping arrangements in the future. I grew up in SD (born in Rapid City) and there are many times that I wish I could get back for more Black Hills visits. So beautiful!

**DuneElliot** · 02-16-2017, 12:06

Hello and welcome

Looking forward to finishing the southern half of the Centennial Trail in the Black Hills this May...and it will be my first multi-day hanging backpacking trip. Hopefully I can learn enough before I go to stay warm!