Hello from Louisiana

**CajunHiker** · 12-28-2007, 13:55

Hi all,
I've been lurking for a bit and thought I'd register. My son will be crossing over to Boy Scouts soon, so I'm trying to get up to speed on gear.
I'm very interested in acquiring a hammock system, quite possibly making one myself. Anyway, just wanted to say hello to all.

Happy Holidays,
CajunHiker

**dog8mycode** · 12-28-2007, 14:03

Welcome! Beware of the DIY Koolaid. Once you drink, there's no going back.

**headchange4u** · 12-28-2007, 14:21

Welcome to the forums and your new addiction.

**southmark** · 12-28-2007, 14:25

Welcome CajunHiker. Have read alot of your posts over on backpacker.com especially in regards to the Sipsey.

**CajunHiker** · 12-28-2007, 14:29

Originally Posted by southmark

Welcome CajunHiker. Have read alot of your posts over on backpacker.com especially in regards to the Sipsey.

Must be another CajunHiker. Not even sure what a Sipsey is.

**Hooch** · 12-28-2007, 14:32

Welcome aboard, glad to have you with us. Once you hang you can never go back, you understand that, right? Just kidding.

Hammocking is a wonderful way to get a lot more comfortable in the outdoors, hope all goes well for you. Glad you joined the "cult".

**southmark** · 12-28-2007, 14:41

Yes there is a Cajun Hiker that posts a lot over at backpacker.com. Lives near Baton Rouge.

Sipsey = Sipsey Wilderness in north Alabama. A lot of hikers from Mississippi and Louisanna come over to hike there.

**CajunHiker** · 12-28-2007, 14:51

Originally Posted by southmark

Yes there is a Cajun Hiker that posts a lot over at backpacker.com. Lives near Baton Rouge.

Sipsey = Sipsey Wilderness in north Alabama. A lot of hikers from Mississippi and Louisanna come over to hike there.

I'm in the Covington/Mandeville area.
Sipsey- I went on a climbing/camping trip somewhere in N.AL. back when I was in college. Couldn't tell you any names though.

Thank everyone for the warm welcome.