Apparently alone from Nebraska

[WeShallSee]

I love laying in a hammock on my back porch. I have never used one camping. I know nothing but want to know everything. I am planning a southbound thru hike of the AT next year, 2014. I have reached the age where it can be hard getting down and up and in and out of a tent. Also I usually need a real good sleeping pad so I don't get pain in my hips at night. So I am looking at hanging. But I sure have lots of questions. I hope you all will be able to get me started right.

I reference being alone from Nebraska because I have not yet seen on several websites any other AT thru-hikers from Nebraska and only a couple from the Great Plains at all.

[Dead Man]

Welcome to the forum. You'll find all you want an more here and you'll find folks are extremely welcoming.

Take a stab at the search feature but don't feel awkward if you don't find what you need and have to ask a question that's been asked before. It's all good here and we'll help any way we can.

Good luck on your AT plans. Hope all goes well, but...weshallsee.