Hello from Raleigh NC

**Billy_Bob_Joe_McCoy** · 03-17-2015, 10:25

Dad of 2 girls who like camping and the outdoors. I did my first overnight hang last year at falls lake with a buddy, wish I had joined this forum before that trip... Had a great time and have been lurking reddit and youtube since that trip to learn more. Just stumbled on syntax77 and Shug videos and decided to join up. I currently have an Eno Double nest and Pro fly, I use a sleep pad and a mummy bag, left open like a top quilt.
I would really like to be able to camp with the family in more remote locations and away from the car camp spots of the triangle and look forward to learning and posting here.

**brianb** · 03-17-2015, 10:36

Welcome from Charlotte NC. I have a couple kids as well make it up pretty often. Making the transition away from car camping isn't too tough. NC had lots of great backpacking spots.

Do as many shakedown test runs in the backyard as possible. You'll start to figure out how much stuff you really need to take. Be careful about putting too much in your kids packs. Also practice bunk bed setups to see if they add anything for you.

Good luck, Brian.

**kurteous** · 03-17-2015, 10:36

Welcome to HF from York, PA. The hammock system being so small is one thing I really appreciate. I found this site when I was actually looking for a backpacking tent to start doing some non-car camping excursions. I had an ENO at the time and, with the great info here, made a few improvements to it to lower its weight and make it more comfortable for overnight sleeping. After those improvements, I ditched the tent idea and have been hanging ever since. Have fun with the wealth of info here.

**Chigger** · 03-17-2015, 12:39

Welcome from Garner. A bunch of local hangers will be gathering at Umstead this weekend if you can make it. A good chance to see a lot of different options.

**Deathstar77** · 03-17-2015, 14:05

Howdy from Virginia. I've got family in Rolesville.

**PappyAmos** · 03-17-2015, 14:09

Welcome from down at the beach! Like Chigger said, come visit with us at Umstead on Saturday. We'll be in the main park campground off Glenwood.

**Tarheel Hanger** · 03-17-2015, 14:22

Congrats on finding this place, I took the same path as you saw Sintax77 & shug who mentioned the forum. Best place to come for info on hanging. I take my niece & nephew on trips all the time, they love having there own hammocks & being outdoors. I agree with others, distributing gear is important. Kids have a lot of energy but tend to not carry gear for long. But be careful to not overload yourself in the process, you still need energy to set up camp & keep up with excited kids. But its worth it. NC has great places to hang with short hikes in without having a bunch of neighbors. I found Upper Creek Falls in pisgah. Its only a few miles of a loop, You can hike in (all down hill) less than a mile. There are a few sites along the trail w/ fire pits. There is a rock slide & rope swing on a good swimming hole at the top. There are actually a lot of places in our state to find. Jordon lake is also a good place a little closer. Enjoy

**millergear** · 03-17-2015, 15:22

Originally Posted by Billy_Bob_Joe_McCoy

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I would really like to be able to camp with the family in more remote locations and away from the car camp spots of the triangle and look forward to learning and posting here.

If you don't mind hiking with a slow "Geezer" from Raleigh I can take you to (or direct you) to some nice spots in the Birkheads & Uwharrie NF. And out to Linville Gorge and beyond to the West.