Bonjour from the Gulf Coast!
I'm right on the Texas/Louisiana border, figured there are enough "howdy" threads!
I go my first taste for hammocks when stationed at FT. Polk, LA when in the Army (1/2 ACR)...because trust me, you do NOT want to sleep on the ground. Just a simple net hammock+poncho setup, kept warm with a poncho liner when needed, which wasn't often. The speed to setup and take down was essential when doing OPFOR rotations at JRTC, and after a few field problems, most of my platoon were using hammocks too.
After getting out I've continued using the basic setup when weather and climate permit, using a few tents after getting my wife and daughters out camping, but now that they are off to college, or disinterested, I find myself heading out and using the gear again...and find that hammock camping has exploded in popularity, with new hammocks, tarps, and associated gear...and a forum!!
Glad to be here, thanks to the host and admins and looking forward to getting caught up.
Re: Bonjour from the Gulf Coast!
Welcome from south Texas... You are in an awesome spot for hanging... Lots of hangs coming up within Texas driving distance anyways...
Re: Bonjour from the Gulf Coast!
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seraosha
Thanks for the warm welcome folks! I seriously had no idea that there was this much info out there on the interwebs regarding hammocks...it was just something I did to avoid snakes, alligators and crawly critters getting in my skivvies, didn't realize it was a dedicated lifestyle!
Yeah no joke... I was the same way... But you the coolest thing is you come for info, and stay for the people... I have been apart of a lot of forums and this is by far the coolest and most generous group by far...
