Fall MAHHA 2010 October 15-16-17

**Ramblinrev** · 08-30-2010, 16:56

I'm still up in the air as to whether I'll be there or not. Working on some stuff with my disability counselor which may have an impact. Time will tell.

**jloden** · 08-30-2010, 17:50

Hi all, this is my first post on the forums, just wanted to pop in and say I would be interested in attending the MAHHA event in Oct, assuming newcomers are welcome :-)

I wandered my way over here from Just Jeff's website while doing some hammock camping research. I am recently rediscovering my love for hiking/backpacking, and starting to investigate gear. The last time I did this was about 13 years ago with old-school metal frame packs and huge tents and I'm really looking forward to trying it again, going light and comfortable. Hammock camping interests me but I'd love to see it in action and check out various setups before investing a bunch of money in a hammock, tarp, etc. This seems like a great opportunity to learn from experienced folks and have some fun while I'm at it.

I'd welcome any advice on what to bring for the hang. I'm also happy to bring something to share for the group as my contribution, since I don't have any cool gear to show off! Let me know what would be appreciated most - food? beverages? other?

-Jay

**Dutch** · 08-30-2010, 17:53

Originally Posted by jloden

Hi all, this is my first post on the forums, just wanted to pop in and say I would be interested in attending the MAHHA event in Oct, assuming newcomers are welcome :-)

I wandered my way over here from Just Jeff's website while doing some hammock camping research. I am recently rediscovering my love for hiking/backpacking, and starting to investigate gear. The last time I did this was about 13 years ago with old-school metal frame packs and huge tents and I'm really looking forward to trying it again, going light and comfortable. Hammock camping interests me but I'd love to see it in action and check out various setups before investing a bunch of money in a hammock, tarp, etc. This seems like a great opportunity to learn from experienced folks and have some fun while I'm at it.

I'd welcome any advice on what to bring for the hang. I'm also happy to bring something to share for the group as my contribution, since I don't have any cool gear to show off! Let me know what would be appreciated most - food? beverages? other?

-Jay

Looking fwd to meeting you. First timers are stongly encourage so us old fuddy duddies can talk on end about our rigs. And believe me we will. Mahha is on of the best hangs imo especially for a someone new. There are others coming from NJ and maybe you can carpool.

Why do they have to put Oct so far away?

**jloden** · 08-30-2010, 18:15

Originally Posted by Dutch

Looking fwd to meeting you. First timers are stongly encourage so us old fuddy duddies can talk on end about our rigs. And believe me we will. Mahha is on of the best hangs imo especially for a someone new. There are others coming from NJ and maybe you can carpool.

Why do they have to put Oct so far away?

Hehe... excellent, Dutch - I'll be looking forward to it! Not sure on the carpooling as I may bring my wife along as well, but if I end up solo that would be a nice way to break up a 3.5 hour drive. See you there!

WV · 08-30-2010, 21:24

Originally Posted by Dutch

Why do they have to put Oct so far away?

To make room for September, Dutch.

If you can't make the Dolly Sods hang, there's always the pre-hike. I hope to spend a couple of days exploring Roaring Plains just across the road - maybe Tuesday-Thursday, 9/14 to 9/16. Want to come along? Anybody else interested?

**Triptease** · 08-31-2010, 01:03

Originally Posted by Otis_Hiker

This is a tempting group hang. Anybody that plans on going swinging near BWI on there way out to the MAHHA?

Where abouts in the Berkshires are you headed?

Not BWI, but if you were flying into Dulles I could pick you up on the way out.

**Cranky Bear** · 08-31-2010, 07:08

Originally Posted by Dutch

First timers are stongly encourage so us old fuddy duddies can talk on end about our rigs.

Don't you mean talk about others rigs??? Maybe WV's

**Dutch** · 08-31-2010, 08:59

Originally Posted by WV

To make room for September, Dutch.

If you can't make the Dolly Sods hang, there's always the pre-hike. I hope to spend a couple of days exploring Roaring Plains just across the road - maybe Tuesday-Thursday, 9/14 to 9/16. Want to come along? Anybody else interested?

I have burned all my vacation this year. I'd love to go to either of them. Why do they have to put retirement so far away?

Originally Posted by Cranky Bear

Don't you mean talk about others rigs??? Maybe WV's

This year I gonna try to have a rig as cool as WV's. Well almost as coolanyhow.......except for his stand, I don't have anything that cool.

**MacEntyre** · 08-31-2010, 09:43

Originally Posted by Dutch

Why do they have to put retirement so far away?

To make room for work?

**Crash** · 08-31-2010, 10:22

Originally Posted by jloden

Hi all, this is my first post on the forums, just wanted to pop in and say I would be interested in attending the MAHHA event in Oct, assuming newcomers are welcome :-)

I'd welcome any advice on what to bring for the hang. I'm also happy to bring something to share for the group as my contribution, since I don't have any cool gear to show off! Let me know what would be appreciated most - food? beverages? other?-Jay

Newcomers are always welcome. Bring whatever food/drink you like and want to share.
Don't anyone worry about not having "cool gear". The Hang out is great to check what's out there before you buy it or make it. My gear is always evolving.
Its the comaraderie thats most important.
Let's see if we can get us Jerseyans to outnumber the others.