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    New Member SirFartzalotte's Avatar
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    New from Connecticut

    Hi. I've gotten into backpacking and camping over the last year. Things have changed a bit since the 80s when I was in Boy Scouts. Hammock camping wasn't really a thing then.

    Following a few YouTube vloggers like Shug and Sintax77, and have decided to try out hammocks. Hopefully I will have a decent hammock setup by spring so I can start having fun.

    Looking forward to the info here.
    "How's it hanging?"
    -Anonymous

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    Welcome to HF - the source of great info to help you get ready for next spring. Glad you could join us. Based on your username, I'm guessing that Blazing Saddles is your favorite movie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDVrmSEZEKg

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    Senior Member rick417's Avatar
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    Hello and welcome! You are right on track to be ready for Spring. Enjoy the journey!

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    Senior Member Peppy's Avatar
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    Welcome from Northern Arkansas!

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    Senior Member johnspenn's Avatar
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    Hello and welcome from Marietta GA. Read a lot, watch a lot, and make wise gear purchases between now and spring and you'll be set! Happy hanging!

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    Senior Member Rain Man's Avatar
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    Welcome from Nashville, Tennessee. Just remember, it never stops! LOL. I've been hammocking since '05 and just finished the entire AT on Columbus Day this month, ... and I still placed another Dutchware order yesterday!

    Enjoy! We all do.
    "You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims." --Harriet Woods

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    Senior Member NarlocB's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forums!!! Enjoy the addiction.
    When the wife asks, I simply say "Shug made me do it".

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    Welcome to Hammock Forums.
    Appears to be a good plan. Hope you are outfitted soon.
    Happy Hangin'.

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    Senior Member heyduff's Avatar
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    Oh, yes, a lot has changed save the fundementals! Welcome to the hang from New Hampshire!

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    Senior Member heyduff's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by NarlocB View Post
    Enjoy the addiction.
    Truth! I started this past spring with zero hammocks and now have....ummmm....8. It is a healthy addiction, yeah, I am going with that answer.

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