Howdy from Michigan

Hello Hammock Forums. I've heard lots about this forum and hammock camping in general from the wonderful guys at BushcraftUSA so I decided to join up.

I love being outdoors but one thing I really hate is sleeping on the hard, cold ground. I've been intrigued by the concept of hammock camping for a while but I finally got motivated because I pretty sure Santa is bringing this bad boy a Skeeter Beeter Pro for the Christmas. If he doesn't, I'm building my own.

One major thing that's kept me from taking the leap until now is that I'm a plus sized bushcrafter. Coming in at over 300 lbs I go past the limits on most commercially available EVERYTHING. I'm hoping that there is some much info on here that even my significant needs can be met.

Look forward to lots of great info.

Thank,

TUCK

Welcome to you! You are not alone in the plus size department. Comfortable hammock hanging is doable for people of all sizes and shapes.

Welcome, from Kentucky. I can't help you myself, but I believe there are a number of big guys on the forums. Hope you find what you need.

Welcome to the madness. Hope to see you at one of our group hangs.

Welcome aboard!

You've come to the right place! Hello and Welcome to the Forums from Canada!

Yea, another michigan hanger. Welcome to the fun.

Welcome aboard from another in the mitten state. Yes I went there Wisconsin.:laugh:
Plenty of us plus size users here. You'll be able to find something that works for you. You can even check out a bunch of rigs if you make it to one of our hangs.

friartuck:
Welcome to HF from Bama.........I am a big hanger like you and if I can help in any way drop me a pm and I will see what I can tell you about what I have learned. Also, I have some gear I will let you try to see how you like it, certain restrictions apply!!!!!

Welcome aboard, from Ohio :D

Hey from GA!!

heya from Ohio, formerly(and originally) from Lansing, MI!

Plus size hanging is absolutely doable and several hangers on here are seasoned hanging vets.

Dont' be affraid to ask questions and there's tons of people on here who'll be able to help you and I'm sure they wont hesitate to do just that.

Also check out Shugs Beginner hammock vids on youtube. An entire degrees worth of a hammock education.

Glad to have you and happy hanging :cool:

Welcome from another Michiganian.

welcome to the club.... take advantage of all the forum has to offer...

this place has a great michigan crew

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Originally Posted by wildcrafter

this place has a great michigan crew

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I second that motion...:D

Welcome from a big boy in Iowa

Plus 300 here and hanging well on all sorts of hammocks and suspensions.
Feel free to contact me for a hands on demo.
Most of the manufactured is held liable by lawyers, so they tend towards the safety side of ratings.
I hang on some of the smallest line around (7/64 dynaglide), and have for over a year on my indoor system. It still holds me up. So fear not my big friend.

Welcome from a fellow Michigan big man.

Thanks for all the warm welcomes! I'm still pretty much just lurking trying to process it all!

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Originally Posted by bigbamaguy

I have some gear I will let you try to see how you like it, certain restrictions apply!!!!!

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Thanks for the offer, I might take you up on that!!!

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Also check out Shugs Beginner hammock vids on youtube.

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Watched them all at least twice. They are what got me really thinking about hanging.

Welcome to another Michigander!

Howdy from Texas!

hi from down under :-)

Welcome to HF from Mass.

welcome to Hammock Forums and hey from high point nc.