Hello from Germany

**Bear's Pinnata** · 01-26-2011, 03:35

Hi everybody,

after reading a lot in this forum and especially enjoying the trip reports I pulled the plug and ordered a NX-250 yesterday.

I wouldn't call myself experienced but I have been to Scandinavia, Germany (of course), the alps, Canada and Australia doing more or less comfortable hiking and camping (this with family). I have never seen someone hiking with a hammock. But I know how difficult it is to find a good camp site with a tent and I love the comfort of a hammock.

This forum gave me enough confidence, so I'll just try and see if it works.

The NX-250 seems a little too much for a beginner who is just trying, but I really want to know if hammocking is for me - I can add some leaner ideas later. DIY is an option for me, I am not so bad in sewing but first I'll have to learn what I really need.

Happy hangin'

Thomas

**Stavros** · 01-26-2011, 04:35

Nice with more european hangers here at the HF!
Though I don´t have anything against the others at HF only that they live so far away.

You´re always welcome to visit Scandinavia again!

**Bomber** · 01-26-2011, 05:04

Welcome to the madness here at HF. There seem to be a lot going on in Germany "hammock wise"

So a big hearty welcome from scandinavia

/Bomber

**trinni** · 01-26-2011, 06:03

Originally Posted by Bear's Pinnata

Hi everybody,

after reading a lot in this forum and especially enjoying the trip reports I pulled the plug and ordered a NX-250 yesterday.

I wouldn't call myself experienced but I have been to Scandinavia, Germany (of course), the alps, Canada and Australia doing more or less comfortable hiking and camping (this with family). I have never seen someone hiking with a hammock. But I know how difficult it is to find a good camp site with a tent and I love the comfort of a hammock.

This forum gave me enough confidence, so I'll just try and see if it works.

The NX-250 seems a little too much for a beginner who is just trying, but I really want to know if hammocking is for me - I can add some leaner ideas later. DIY is an option for me, I am not so bad in sewing but first I'll have to learn what I really need.

Happy hangin'

Thomas

Greetings from Mannheim! I'm sure you'll find out how comfortable hammock-hanging can be!

I haven't seen anything else but my own DIY gathered-end hammock till now but this might change since the German community seems to be growing here at HF!

The NX-250 seems to be ready for all weather you may encounter out there -- make sure you'll find your time to hang outside and let us know about your experiences with this piece of gear!

Have fun and get out hanging!

**Syb** · 01-26-2011, 06:24

Welcome from the 'States. Enjoy all the great info on HF.

**Fronkey** · 01-26-2011, 06:38

Guten tag. Welcome to HF and looking forward to seeing some pics of your hikes.

-Fronkey

**gunner76** · 01-26-2011, 07:47

welcome to the madness. I lived in Freiburg for a year in '65. Loved hiking in the Black Forest.

**knottin** · 01-26-2011, 08:41

hammock forum is the best place for all the enfo. yesterday&the future

Originally Posted by Bear's Pinnata

Hi everybody,

after reading a lot in this forum and especially enjoying the trip reports I pulled the plug and ordered a NX-250 yesterday.

I wouldn't call myself experienced but I have been to Scandinavia, Germany (of course), the alps, Canada and Australia doing more or less comfortable hiking and camping (this with family). I have never seen someone hiking with a hammock. But I know how difficult it is to find a good camp site with a tent and I love the comfort of a hammock.

This forum gave me enough confidence, so I'll just try and see if it works.

The NX-250 seems a little too much for a beginner who is just trying, but I really want to know if hammocking is for me - I can add some leaner ideas later. DIY is an option for me, I am not so bad in sewing but first I'll have to learn what I really need.

Happy hangin'

Thomas

**Callahan** · 01-26-2011, 09:46

Willkommen hier! This site is a great resource and the good folks and the discussions here have helped me alot in getting started.

Enjoy!

**bigbamaguy** · 01-26-2011, 09:55

Welcome to HF and the CJH Family from Bama. I hope you like the CJH NX-250 and get to enjoy it as soon as possible. Please post some pictures of the hammock once it arrives!!!!