The cost of joining

[kayak karl]

i've been here since Christmas '07. when i load all my gear in the trunk for a hang, it is worth more then my Ford Focus. and if i am towing the kayak trailer also, add another Ford Focus.
but there is an end in sight. i mean what else could they come up with that i would need to buy?

[11steve11]

mega82:

I kicked the hiking habit, I hiked the AT a few times. Now I got my wife and kid into it so we spent last weekend buying packs.

They now have the habit, we had to to go to every shoe store to get the right colour hiking shoes to match the new packs.

They sure will be mad when the new WBBB get here and there not pink like I told them.

I have a feeling I'll be buying from Arrowhead for the flamethrower UQ's (in pink)

Yea, I'm hosed...and I hosed my family.
I started last summer with 4 Trek light doubles (1 each right?)
Then came the 4 tyvek tarps and 4 sets of treking poles.
Can't hang with out 4 new sets of suspension and biners.
Oh, and 4 new packs because the old ones were too big & heavy now.
And we got to get all new sleeping bags because the old ones are too ____ (insert whatever makes me feel less guilty)
Lets DIY 4 heiny pot systems, and 4 loaner hammocks and 4 loaner suspension systems, and build a 4 pole tensegrity stand (under construction) and buy 4 new GG 12X12 tarps (sould be here tonight)

(comercial line) but wait, there's more...
And now my family is starting to get into this and the loaners converted our family friends.

The problem with hammocking is it appears to be affordable (compared to boats and summit racing catalog) but there's always one more thing. Then there's this great group of people who cheer you on to the point where there is more junk in the trunk than the car is worth.

If there is a new member reading this...I was going to write a warning but its already too late for you!

[Shug]

It has been painful ....but I have not spent a cent in the last 3 months on hammock gear. Tax audit and new temporary budget.......
I need nothing as I have two of most stuff. But the urge is strong.
Shug

[G.L.P.]

It has been painful ....but I have not spent a cent in the last 3 months on hammock gear. Tax audit and new temporary budget.......
I need nothing as I have two of most stuff. But the urge is strong.
Shug

yeah i feel ya buddy.... i'm done buying gear for awhile...
i'll still make gear but i won't buy any...between this and music i'm going broke fast LOL
that and i can't backpack right now so why buy gear .... besides i have just about everything i could want gear wise....

[Dabberty]

These pics are of a 3 day / 2 night trip last weekend. Here you can see most of my gear for Czech Republic.
This contains the 3x3 meter tarp from ddhammocks, the ticketothemoon hammock, and diy underquilt from an old sleeping bag based on the instructions on this forum. Later on when finished i will make some foto report and post it online.
The DIY underquilt needs some elastic seems on the ends, but further it is all good.
Also for the tree's i will use webbing, it finally arrived by mail yesterday.

First night:



Second night:



View from the hammock:

[11steve11]

Way to go, the reason I need to buy more hammock stuff. I'd like to see a ground dweller try and camp there with views like that; Not gonna happen!

Second night:



View from the hammock:

[shanewalker10]

I am thourougly jealous. I am 2 years into hammock camping and I still can't afford a silnylon tarp

I'm a year in and still using the piece of junk I bought from walmart, not UQ or TQ, just a cheap sleeping bag and a ccf pad from walmart for 6 ducks...all in all tho, i sleep very comfortable

[KerMegan]

once you have acquired the hammock, it is as expensive as you let it be- HYOH, YMMV etc- no one is exactly the same in their comfort level, exertion level, travel time available, other interests, family obligations, yadda, yadda, yadda...
for those with lots of time and little money; 1$/yd fabric can be had, and sewing machines -while nice- are not required, only needle and good thread. (did I say LOTS of time?)
for those with lots of money and little time, cottage gear makers can/will provide.
these two cases can be considered the endpoints of a spectrum of involvement/purchasing considerations.
happy hanging to you all, and to all a good night's rest! KM

[SwampSloth]

It has been painful ....but I have not spent a cent in the last 3 months on hammock gear. Tax audit and new temporary budget.......
I need nothing as I have two of most stuff. But the urge is strong.
Shug

"temporary budget" usually means wifey put the family jewels in a vise and said 'spend and i squash'.

[Law Dawg (ret)]

My names Tim and I Am a Hamoholic.

I joined this forum in Oct of last year. I swear I was just going to buy ONE hammock, read a few posts and go on my way. In December I bought my first hammock. A BB 1.7 double @$175.00.
Ok, just that one drink, I can quit any time I want.

WAIT

Someone said I need a tarp. Super Fly only $130.00, not to bad, maybe just one more drink than I'll stop.

What's that? I need special rope? What kind to get? There's more than one?
Z-Packs, $110.00
Arrowhead $34.00
Jack's $100.00
Stu $48.00

Hey, it's cold in this thing.

Hammock Gear UQ $250.00
WM Highlite $280.00

Ok, I'm done.... But WAIT, just one more, than I'll quit for good.... I PROMISE

Nano-7 $80.00

I"M DONE (why am I trembling, I'm sweating, I can't sleep)

Maybe JUST ONE MORE, JUST ONE LITTLE DRINK

Yesterday I ordered
WB single layer 1.1, $160.00
WB Travler 1.1 $60.00
Tree to Tree Shamu UQ $125.00

WHAT????????

The 12x12 tarps are back in stock???? better get two

I'll stop tomorrow, promise

If there are any gear makers here i've missed, I'll get to you soon.... It's pay day

Would you spend just 72 monthly payments of only 42 kajillion dollars for all of this!!?

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!!!