Albuquerque, New Mexico hammock campers

**ABQoutdoorsman** · 10-31-2010, 07:47

Hi everyone. I'm interested in getting into hammock camping and i was wondering? How many hammock campers there are in Albuquerque? I also would like to learn what would be a good hammock to start with?

**Poppabear** · 10-31-2010, 07:55

Welcome to HF! I believe that there a few members in your area. You might check the Google users map on the home page.

**dejoha** · 10-31-2010, 10:15

Is flagstaff close enough? Welcome to HF.

**Taozenqi** · 10-31-2010, 13:30

Welcome from a Ruidoso, NM hanger. Just about any hammock will serve the purpose of getting you out. We all have our preferences which you can see listed to the left under the members name.

**gunner76** · 10-31-2010, 13:33

Welcome to the madness

**KefWalker** · 11-01-2010, 11:34

Welcome to the forum. Nice to see another NM hanger. There are plenty hangers out here in the SW--CO, AZ, TX, UT, etc. Lots of good hammock info here--it's THE place for hammock camping. Check out the videos to get a good start, esp. Shug, Grizz, Hawk-Eye, etc.

**timabababaluka** · 11-01-2010, 12:51

Welcome to the forum! Spent a summer in Albuquerque playing around in the boulder fields leading up to the Sandias--absolutely loved it. If you don't mind relatively simple DIY projects, you might try making your own gathered end hammock. Knotty's sticky is a great launching point:

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=15205

I might eventually purchase a hammock, but for now, I really enjoy my gathered end, but as always--YMMV.

Again, welcome to the forum. I look forward to hearing about your future adventures.

wsvegas · 03-26-2013, 15:20

Hello all. I think this is one of my first time posting. I've been into the hammock thing for about a year. Have made several hammocks and tarps. Took a couple of buddies out and told them to leave their tents at home and got them all set up with hammocks. I think I got two conversions from ground to tree ;-)

We usually go to Ouachita AR (kayak out to an island), however, one of my buddies lives in AZ and I live in TX. Wondering if there is anything in NM for fishing, hiking, primitave camping and hanging? I'm not familiar with that area. Anyone know a good place? I'm going to thank all of y'all in advance.

**chazham** · 03-26-2013, 17:27

I too am new to this addiction. Have made a few tablecloth hammocks for my kids and I. Pretty simple project to start with, also made some tarps. Would be very interested in a group hang sometime. I'm on the east side of the state (Clovis/Portales area).

**MAD777** · 03-26-2013, 19:30

Welcome from Florida. Yes there are New Mexico hangers.
Do a search in the "Introductions" forum for New Mexico. I know there are at least 3 new members in the last few months.

It's been nearly 20 years since I've been to New Mexico, but it has a charm that has stayed with me.