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[DaddyDreadPyrat]

Hey everyone. Call me Dread. I'm a 35 year old father of an 8 year old (9 this month) boy and I'm looking to get into hammock camping as a father/son activity. I just purchased some inexpensive things from Amazon in order to make that happen by the end of the month (which is his birthday) and if we like it, I plan on buying better gear.

I'm in Central Texas and I joined the forum mainly to find out about good places to hang. I welcome any and all advice and I'm happy to have joined what looks to be a lovely community. Thanks!

[Phantom Grappler]

Happy Birthday
I would get 11 foot by 5 foot gathered end hammocks. And separate bug nets and or bug spray. Below 65 degrees you will need insulation--closed cell foam pads are cheaper than down filled under quilts. I can't remember the brand--I got a 40 x72 x 3/8 foam pad--no way I'm goons slip off edge of pad and it can be trimmed to size if that's too large. I see all the time here--campers slipping off edge of pad and getting cold. And you will need tarps and rope and cords. Try to get a poly strap rather than a nylon strap as its not gonna stretch as much and leave you dragging ground in morning. Happy Birthday to your hammock Kiddo!


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[DaddyDreadPyrat]

Thanks for the welcome, Phantom! And for the birthday wishes. I'm trying to get him outside more with a gift like this. Haha!