(Hammock) Death, dying and destruction in Herkimer NY

**hk2001** · 07-09-2014, 10:03

Writing this because I've gotten a few pms from people asking how we fared..

Well, with 4 days left in my trip (that I'm still on) We had a tornado watch drop out of nowhere last night.. We had a thunderstorm warning for a little while, then 5 minutes before the storm hit, we got the tornado watch text... Severe 60+ mile an hour wind gusts.. hail, etc.. We took shelter in a friends camper ( so much safer, right?)

Trees down everywhere.. People's entire sites are missing

Total damage at our site: one missing hammock

One shredded Hennessey Hex tarp
1 snapped trekking pole
Missing pole mod (was on the tarp)
One destroyed pop up shelter

Thankfully the Strut to the handy hammock simply rolled into nearby brush..

The tent we had setup.. Never moved

The nice thing is, the campground gave us a cabin for the rest of the trip.

I'll update with pics, and video when I return home.. But I hope everyone else is safe in the NE...

**2ply** · 07-09-2014, 10:12

Sounds like a heck of a trip. Glad y'all made it through the storm.

**12trysomething** · 07-09-2014, 10:13

Good news, all considered. Where are you camping at?

WV · 07-09-2014, 10:15

Hope you got some pics of the tarp setups before and after the storm hit - could be helpful. Glad you're okay.

**hk2001** · 07-09-2014, 11:08

Originally Posted by 12trysomething

Good news, all considered. Where are you camping at?

At the Herkimer Diamond Mine

Found one pole from the pole mod, and the hammock is MIA... Ugh..

**hk2001** · 07-09-2014, 11:10

Quick pic.. Most of the big stuff has been gathered.. We've been doing it all morning

**MAD777** · 07-09-2014, 11:13

Yikes stripes!!! Main thing is you are all OK.
Look at it as an opportunity to buy more gear!

**Turtle Creek** · 07-09-2014, 12:47

Dude, glad you guys are good to go. We were camping in the same type storm a few years ago in Harpers Ferry. That system (the 2012 Derecho) wiped out power through big sections of MD DC VA PA WV. I know how you guys were feeling as the tree's cracked around you.

**bartlax4** · 07-09-2014, 12:59

Glad you guys are ok. My parents live in cuse and said parts of the region got hammered. I think some folks may have lost their lives too. Again, glad you made out ok.

**SemperFiGuy** · 07-09-2014, 20:09

Originally Posted by hk2001

At the Herkimer Diamond Mine

Found one pole from the pole mod, and the hammock is MIA... Ugh..

Justin,

The good news is that you guys are OK. Gear can be replaced. If you need to borrow some gear for the summer, PM me and let me know what you need. Chances are I will have it or can call on one of our other NEHHA brothers and sisters to get some stuff put together for you.

Looking forward to some more pics and vid if and when you get a chance to post it.

Again....... The good news is that you guys are alright. Look forward to hanging with you again

All the best!
Gil