Hello... Didn't know this was a thing

Hello,

I'm Daniel in Georgia, using the moniker BumbleCraft because I don't really know what I'm doing in the woods. I've been camping since I was 5 but that doesn't mean all that much most the time.

Hammocks have always been a part of my life but I didn't use it for camping until about 10 years ago. I lost the tent in the break up and couldn't afford a decent, lightweight one. I decided to use my travel hammock instead and honestly thought I had just invented a new method of camping. That's what I mean by not knowing this was a thing. After watching a bunch of Shug's videos I thought I could come here and learn something.

I still use that hammock (Hammock Bliss) but I'm eyeing a Grand Trunk Nano. I'm in graduate school so I don't have the money for quality gear or the time for DIY. I make do with bootleg stuff mostly. Since I canoe most often weight isn't too much a concern but I've been backpacking more. I just can't deal with a pack more than 30 pounds.

Hello and Welcome to the Forums from Canada!

Welcome from South Carolina. There is plenty to learn here and plenty to buy :) have fun and hide your wallet.

Welcome to HF from Mass.

Welcome you have come to the right place... Grand trunk nano and hammock bliss are close enough I would bother replacing, but hang your own hang... I would play with suspensions and what not and see what you can get out of the hammock bliss... Welcome from south Texas, there are hangs happening all over all the time, especially now that its cooler... Show up to one and hang out and learn a ton...

and love your trailname...reminds me of Gandalf et.al.

Oh....it is a thing for sure))))) Hammocks sure added some fun to my backpacking.
Shug.......Whoooooooooooooo Buddy>>>>>>

Welcome to the trees, from Mass! Hang here, read, read, ask, ask, and you will find that you can put a workable rig together for short dollars! Get thee to a local hang someplace, and check-out all the other hammock and suspension styles that are out there.

Hobby or lifestyle, hammocking is great!

~ SkyPainter

Welcome from Michigan!

Welcome! I'm sure you'll have plenty to share from your own experience too. This is a great forum for idea swapping.

As it happens, I've got a brand-new GT Nano 7 hammock I'm getting rid of in the For Sale sub-forum if you're interested :) Huge discount.

Welcome - check it out:

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=63773

Welcome from Denver!

There are a number of us up around Athens and scattered across the state. The first thing to do is go hit YouTube and search for "Shug Hammocks" - if that doesn't scare you off then you will probably get hooked or hang'd.

GeezerScouter
SR9-101-25, Eagle Patrol
"I used to be an Eagle, and a good old Eagle too...."

welcome from AR! Stick with what you have for now and do some research here on the Forum. Learn some new tricks and try them in the woods. You'll get it nailed in no time. Welcome to the fun!

Welcome from Athens, Tennessee. Yep, you've hit the right spot. Stay tuned and learn. Yes, it is possible to a set-up without great expense--in fact, it's kind of fun to try and experiment on the cheap.

Hello from CO!!

Welcome, I am sure that you will learn lots

You are so in the right place! Hanging is a THING here, most definitely. I like the way you use words. Welcome!

Welcome from another Georgian. In Jan., the first weekend, a hang will happen at Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area. Easy to get to and a fun group to camp with. Come if you can make it, folks will be happy to show/teach/demonstrate or whatever, heck, most hammock folk look for an opportunity to share what they know. Happy hanging.

welcome to Hammock Forums and hey from high point nc.

welcome to the madness

Well, this is tempting. I will have to see if this is a possibility cash wise.

Edit: sorry, still checking out the system. This post is in reply to the Nano for sale.

Welcome from WA!

Another welcome from the PNW!

Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome. In 24 hours I was invited to a gathering as well as a sale. I look forward to spending time on the forum.

I'll be home visiting mama during the Raven Cliffs hang, but hope to catch up at another one soon. Thanks again.

Daniel