New to hammocks from Morris County, New Jersey

[stevenv]

Hi.

I've been interested in trying hammock sleeping/camping for the last week, trying to read and learn as much as I can before I finally make my first hammock purchase. There's too much info on here though! I'm not sure if I want to go all out and buy a complete hammock/bugnet/tarp system for $150+ right off the bat, or buy a cheap hammock just to get a feel for it right away. I was at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports in Madison last week and actually regret not buying one while I was there.

If one of you weirdos* with a dozen hammocks lives near the Morris County, NJ area I would love the opportunity to try some hammocks. I'll bring beer!

* I mean the good kind of weirdo, obviously

You guys have built a nice community here
Thanks all

-- steven

[G.L.P.]

there are lots of guys from NJ on the forums i'm sure one will chime in very soon

Welcome to the madness

[perrito]

Welcome! I'm a new hanger myself. I'm sure your neighbor Knotty will chime in soon.

I wouldn't mind attending your demo if you get one. I have a couple of WBBBs, an Ogee tarp, and a custom OES 12x10. I've yet to get out with them. Let me know!

[Syb]

Welcome from Mercer County. I know there's a debate about if that's South or North Jersey so, let's call it central. Blue Ridge is a real nice store with some great gear. If they have a sale, pick up a hammock cheap. Or, you could do the DIY route for very little $$ an a lot of satisfaction. I've got 5 hammocks - An ENO, WBBB and then 3 DIY along with two tarps. I'm always up for goofing around with gear and may be hitting the Catskills in the near future. Oh yeah, look at my avatar; that was taken after someone offered me beer.

[gunner76]

welcome to the madness

we do have lots of great gear choices and it can be fun just trying to figure out which piece of gear to get next. I make spread sheets listing the features of the products I am considering getting and read the comments in the forum and ask questions before I buy. If you get something that does not work out there is always the For Sale section of the forum.

[Gra_factor]

Welcome, I'm a newbie too. I'm about 3 hours from the Catskills and would also relish a chance to hang with the experts.

[stevenv]

Sweet!! I just spent the last half hour hanging in my first rig.

I picked up a Byer Traveller Lite at Ramsey Outdoor for $20. Hung it up between a pine tree and pear tree in my backyard (the only trees in my backyard, which just happen to be the right distance apart). I newby rigged it using some paracord I had lying around, then I switched to some polypropylene which seems to stretch just a little bit less. I guess whoopie slings and tree huggers will be my next purchase. It was a bit of a pain to center it, made me realize why everyone around here seems to love whoopie slings.

Today was an epic win.

[olddog]

Welcome aboard from Florida. Yeah there is alot to learn but look at the fun you'll have.

[dragon360]

Weocome to the Forums from Canada - nice gear choices!

[Knotty]

Welcome Steve. I'm just down the road here in Denville. Would be happy to have you come over and try some hammocks. PM me to exchange contact info.