Hideeho from Flintstone, GA

[Dewaine]

My name's Dewaine. I'm a 58 year old, short, fat, and bald CAD designer from Flintstone, GA just across the TN/GA border from Chattanooga, TN. I'm a former hiker and backpacker but unfortunately knee and ankle injuries benched me from being able to go on the trail anymore. I still enjoy car camping whenever I get the chance, and just purchased my first hammock. I love the ease of setup and take down, especially since I don't have to get on my knees like I do with my tents. I previously had a lot of anxiety about falling out of a hammock, but that was instantly alleviated once I got into mine. Now...my anxiety comes from not being able to get OUT of the darn thing. Lord help me if I ever have to pee while in mine. If I were videoed getting stuck and trying to get out, I believe I could win America's Funniest Home Videos. I'm having a ton of fun learning and don't think I've ever laughed at myself so much. Enough said. I look forward to being in this forum and learning this new way of camping.

Cheers everybody,
Dewaine

[sidneyhornblower]

Hi Dewaine and welcome to the forums. Getting out of a gathered end hammock is made easier with a structural ridgeline if you can reach up and grab it. Some hammocks can also be made with pull straps on the upper ends specifically to help you pull yourself upright. I believe Dream Hammocks may offer those as an add-on, if my terrible memory serves.

[Grunt]

Welcome to HF, Dewaine! Beautiful part of the country you have there to hang in. If you can laugh at yourself already, you got this licked.

[Falarny]

Welcome Dewaine. I’m fairly new to the forums but hammocking for several years now. I love not crawling out of a tents. Super helpful & knowledgeable group of people here, already set me straight a time or 2. Anyway, glad you’re here.