Hello from MI!

**Nickwin** · 04-05-2018, 10:05

Hi all, Im new here and just wanted to introduce myself. Ive been a casual backpacker most of my life but just recently got back into it after a long hiatus. My brother sold me on hammock camping last fall (he has a Warbonnet and loves it) and I'm currently in the process of updating my bag and gear from the old HEAVY stuff I was using 15 years ago to the more reasonable weight stuff thats available today. Man its a good time to be a backpacker!

Im planning my first outing for the year at the beginning on May, a two or 3 nighter in the Cranberry Wilderness of WV with my dad and brother. Look for my post on the subject in the outings section.

**robertjackson** · 04-05-2018, 10:44

Welcome.
What part of MEEEEchigan are you from.

**Nickwin** · 04-05-2018, 11:19

Born and raised, and currently back in Midland after a few year stint in the Detroit area.

**robertjackson** · 04-05-2018, 11:23

Originally Posted by Nickwin

Born and raised, and currently residing in Midland.

Go Great Lake Loons.

I am taking a group of scouts hiking and camping along Lake Superior this early fall for 3 days.
I think Michigan is one of the best states to hang.

Enjoy

**OneClick** · 04-05-2018, 11:27

Originally Posted by robertjackson

I think Michigan is one of the best states to hang.

It is! But I noticed places have gotten so much busier in the past 5 years...so let's be sure to tell everyone how bad it is going forward!

**Nickwin** · 04-05-2018, 11:34

Originally Posted by robertjackson

Go Great Lake Loons.

I am taking a group of scouts hiking and camping along Lake Superior this early fall for 3 days.
I think Michigan is one of the best states to hang.

Enjoy

It really is! What trail are you heading to along Superior?