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    New Member Backcountry's Avatar
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    Hello from GA

    howdy...i'm from dawsonville, ga. i'm thinking about getting a hammock to carry with me while camping....may even spend the night in one. i found this site and i'm finding the information here very helpful picking out one.

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    Welcome. I must warn you, if you take time to learn a little about hanging & staying warm in that hammock, you make start liking it!
    I too will something make and joy in it's making

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    once you get off the ground you will never go back
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    The list I wish I had when I first found hammocking

    1. Warbonnet Blackbird
    2. Maccat Tarps
    3. JacksRBetter quilts
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    I started with a parachute hammock and havent looked back.

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    Welcome to HF and I advise you to stop reading anymore posts..................We cannot be held responsible for what happens to you if you continue to read any further!!!!!!!!!
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    haha to bamaguy. Welcome to the forums backcountry!

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    I new to the hammock world myself and so far everyone has been very nice and helpful. hawk-eye posted this link for me and it has help me a lot and its very funny to



    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=15516

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    Welcome to the forums. Once you try hanging your going to be hooked!
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    Welcome to HF!

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    Welcome Backcountry. (Randy from GON here). These guys/gals are right. Once you go to a hammock your will forget the tents.

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