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    Hello from Saint Louis, MO

    Hello, all

    I am a future hanger from Saint Louis, MO. I don't have a hammock yet, but I will in short order. I will soon have my own hammock(s) and quilts made. My Mom will be doing the sewing once I get the material. This Community has been and will continue to be invaluable in making this happen for me. A hearty thanks I owe you all for that.

    I will be making the switch from ground-dwelling for the same reasons as many: lighter, cheaper, easier, and more fun.

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    Senior Member Poppabear's Avatar
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    Welcome to the madness we call hammock hanging.
    Terry

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    Two years isn't exactly short order, I suppose, But it has in fact happened.

    My first trip is this weekend, and I look forward to being free of my ground-dwelling ways. A winter trip is hardly ideal to make a first run, but it is what it is. I am no stranger to winter camping, and will be with a few friends to drag me out should I have a problem. I shouldn't tho, because I'm no hero, and have a backup plan should I need to go to ground.

    I have a homemade DL 1.4oz gathered end hammock, pad and homemade SPE, and I will use my MSS's intermediate bag as my top quilt. I will be putting the patrol bag in between the layers of the hammock, for additional bottom insulation. I will be using a cheap blue 9x11 tarp for now.

    It is projected to get into the 20s this weekend, cloudy, but no precipitation. (but I plan for that anyway, as always)

    If I need to, I will throw the bivy around the MSS bags under the the tarp on the ground, with the pad/SPE under me.

    But I don't think I'll have to sleep on top of the 6 sextillion ton heat sink. It just doesn't sound like a good idea...
    Last edited by verissimus; 01-15-2013 at 15:44.

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    Senior Member breyman's Avatar
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    Congrats on getting there! Youwon't ever want to go back for sure.
    Brian
    Denver, CO
    Father. Husband. Scoutmaster.

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    Thats great you have a Mom who is into helping with the DIY side! Best of luck and remember to hang fun!

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    Senior Member Disco's Avatar
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    Welcome from House Springs, MO!
    With beauty all around you, may you walk.

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    Senior Member SmokeBait's Avatar
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    Defiance, Missouri
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    Welcome from out in St. Charles county.

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    Member Mort's Avatar
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    Welcome from WI. Glad to have on HF.

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    I've done it!

    It was good. My hang was a little on the janky side, but I learned a lot. I'll do much better next time. Thank you HF, you got me through the winter hang. I hope I can become a more active, contributing member.

    You guys are awesome, pics are on the way.

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    Senior Member hairbear's Avatar
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    Welcome from north east Mo.If your looking to get into a growing bunch of hammock guys watch for discos missouri hang threads.The number of us are growing ,so there is alot of new people in our group,you would fit right in and be very welcome. Congrats on your winter hang.

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