Greetings from Northern MN

**AScott** · 10-06-2010, 20:37

Greetings, everyone!

I'm a stay at home dad from Twig, MN (15 miles north of Duluth). I've been camping my whole life, mostly in tents. I haven't been backpacking in a long time, but now that my son is old enough to join me, I'm getting back into it. Doing research I found out about hammock camping and then I stumbled on Shug's videos. That's all the convincing I needed.

I just ordered a Hennessy Expedition and a Scout for my son from their October sale. I can't wait until they arrive and we get to set them up. We'll just start in the woods behind us for now (we have 10 acres) with plans to get out onto some trails and into some more wild areas next spring and summer.

I'm learning a lot from the forums here and I've just about convinced myself to build my own under quilts and do mummy bag to over quilt conversions for insulation. A lot has changed in the last 15 years or so since I was really into backpacking, so I have some catching up to do.

**Debi Jaytee** · 10-06-2010, 21:12

Welcome to the forums AScott! You'll find a TON of useful information on here. And welcome back to camping too!

**bigbamaguy** · 10-06-2010, 22:20

AScott:
Welcome to HF and I hope you and the sone enjoy the time together in the woods. Make sure that you read about the insulation of the hammock so you and he stay warm on your outings.

**MrGreen** · 10-06-2010, 23:12

Welcome AScott. We have no shortage of places to hang up here. Enjoy the new adiction with your son !

**Poppabear** · 10-07-2010, 12:04

Welcome to HF! It's good to hear that you have found your way here. And that you are enthused about hammocks. You and your son will have a great time hammock hanging todgether. Enjoy and treasure the times you send outdoors with your son. The memories that you build together will be treasured forever.