Any hangers in Greenville, SC?

**franksb255** · 08-29-2010, 15:17

wow, sounds good. was thinking about getting together with some of you, but I went for an overnight last night at a state park and I don't know if the whole outdoors is really for me.

**swampfox** · 08-29-2010, 17:00

Originally Posted by Shug

Down there from time to time.
Never backpack though.
Shug

Shug,
We need to fix that.

franksb255,
I'm just to the south in Simpsonville.
Check out the thread on the Lake Jocassee group hang.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=18991

You'll meet a lot of the locals and pick up some tips first hand.
Hope to see you there.
If I can be of any help, let me know.

swampfox

**Muskrat** · 08-29-2010, 21:17

Originally Posted by franksb255

wow, sounds good. was thinking about getting together with some of you, but I went for an overnight last night at a state park and I don't know if the whole outdoors is really for me.

Curious to what might be causing some reservations about the outdoors?

The Lake Jocassee Hang might be a good event for you to attend, public setting, no hiking or backpacking required, should be a simple and easy hang. Give it a try.

**Hooch** · 08-29-2010, 21:25

Originally Posted by franksb255

. . . .I don't know if the whole outdoors is really for me.

It's for everyone, just a question to what level one is out in it.

**franksb255** · 08-30-2010, 19:34

Well, yea, let me rephrase, I don't think the whole sleeping in the outdoors is for me. I've been thinking about it and I like hiking around, get to the top of a mountain and take in the view, day hike basically. It's the sleeping that bothers me; trying to stay warm/cool and dry and comfortable, keeping the bugs at bay, wondering if that limb cracking was a blasted squirrel or mama bear. Laying there in the dirt and sweat of the whole day(s) hike, all that makes me wish I would have just stopped halfway, took some pictures, cook a meal maybe, and turn and head back to the jeep.

**Chicky** · 08-30-2010, 19:58

I'm from Greenville and GvilleDave is also in the area. In fact I live in Greer and go to Riverside High School!

I think many of the problems that you've mentioned can be solved. I remember when I first started boy scouts I hated camping outdoors for those exact reasons--bugs, SC humidity, unpredictable weather and temperatures, general camping angst. Now that I've been out and around camping has become a blast! And hammocking adds a whole new level of comfort and convenience that tent camping does not. So if your first few campouts don't turn out great, stick with it!

chicky

**tiger1dd** · 08-30-2010, 20:21

I'm from Chapin, but I have a brother at Furman. He does the occasional day hike up there, I'm not sure where though, I will have to ask him sometime.

**nacra533** · 08-30-2010, 21:20

Originally Posted by franksb255

Well, yea, let me rephrase, I don't think the whole sleeping in the outdoors is for me. I've been thinking about it and I like hiking around, get to the top of a mountain and take in the view, day hike basically. It's the sleeping that bothers me; trying to stay warm/cool and dry and comfortable, keeping the bugs at bay, wondering if that limb cracking was a blasted squirrel or mama bear. Laying there in the dirt and sweat of the whole day(s) hike, all that makes me wish I would have just stopped halfway, took some pictures, cook a meal maybe, and turn and head back to the jeep.

Give it another try when it cools off a little. I went a couple weeks ago and it is MISERABLY HOT down here.

**Muskrat** · 08-30-2010, 21:30

I agree with Chicky. What you are experiencing are common fears but these fears are healthy. A common solution is to hike and camp with a group. I have earned my Eagle in the Boy Scouts and once a month we were camping. I have worked as an outdoor instructor for a juvenile facility for about 12 years camping on 5 day trips again once a month. I currently have a small collection of good friends that I camp with regularly . . . collectively, all my times camping I was awakened once by a large animal. Turned out to be a hunting dog during bear season and he got hold of some summer sausage. Never seen a bear but its on my "bucket list" of things I would like to see.

Really, it turns into a mental hurdle for you. These are fears you are creating and they not allowing you to enjoy what has been given to us to enjoy. Several things you have listed are easy to overcome. . . bug netting on hammocks, not leaving food out to attract animals, lots of ways to stay warm and dry, and laying in the dirt??? Like really? Does anyone sleep on the ground anymore ???

Come to the Lake Jocassee Hang and be amongst friends !