Oklahoma Newbie Looking For Help

[jeffs8269]

Hello All! I am new to the forum and new to hammocks. I am planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike next year and have recently switched from tent camping to hammock camping. I am very pleased that my total "sleep system" is both lighter and much more comfortable than what I have been using for many years.

My challenge has been learning all the nuances of pitching a hammock correctly, accessories, etc. Thus far I've been relying on this forum and books to learn. What I would really like is some hands on training. I live in Tulsa and was wondering if there was anybody in the area that could spend part of a weekend day getting me up to speed and answering some questions?

My setup is as follows:
Warbonnet XL Blackbird DBL 1.1
Top quilt - Hammock Gear Burrow 20 wide
Under quilt - Warbonnet Yeti
Tarp - Hammock Gear Cuben Fiber tarp with doors

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thanks, Jeff

[sargevining]

If you can make a road trip, this is the best place to go:

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...p-Hang-ver-6-0

[oldgringo]

^^^What he said.

[UncleMJM]

… and since Zac from Tulsa is also coming to the Texas Hang, if you come, you'll have someone to translate for you.

[gmcpcs]

Yep, go hang with a bunch of old farts. Like us Texans.

Take it easy,
gmcpcs

[Zac]

Howdy. Shoot me a pm sometime if you wanna setup and try stuff out some time.

[Caveman]

I agree that a hang is the best place to get knowledge from those that have already dealt with the trial and error of setting up. But... If you can't make a hang, there are lots of great videos that give step by steps. I'd be more than happy to answer any specific questions as best I can. I don't mind making short videos if there is something that you are having trouble with. Just let me know

Caveman

[Stogie Bum]

Hi Jeffs,
How goes the training? Today would be a great day to overcome the "good golly it's cold out here" challenges, eh? 26 degrees and snow!

[jeffs8269]

Zac. Would love to take you up on your offer. What's a good way to reach you?

Thanks

[okieinalaska]

Also Ryan at the Tulsa Kayak store in Jenks likes to hammock camp and seems very knowledable. Drop by and he will talk hammocks and they sell several types. There is a facebook group too called Hang N 'OK I think. I am very jealous of your upcoming trip it sounds awesome!