hello from Arnold Mo

**mohanger** · 01-25-2013, 22:41

Hello Everyone. New to this whole Hammock thing.I have been a ground dwelling backpacker for a few years and just found hammock camping not to long ago. So many people have told me how much better sleep you get off the ground in a hammock that I have to try it. Although it might be on a low budget, I have to try it. So i am a noob to the hammock but not to the trail. I have some rip stop in the mail and will begin my DIY hammock as soon as it gets here.

Hope to make some good friends and get out on the tails with some of you when my gear is ready to hang. thanks Tom

**breyman** · 01-25-2013, 22:47

Welcome from Denver! As you're learning, Shug's videos and Dehoja's The Ultimate Hang book are two of the best, easiest and most interesting resources you'll find.

**mohanger** · 01-25-2013, 22:50

i have been watching a ton of shug vids and are definitely helpful yes thanks

**vwgerald** · 01-25-2013, 22:55

welcome from southwest missouri!!! i did the same thing about 5 or 6 yrs ago and havent looked back since. lots and lots of great info here on the forums, and everyone is always willing to help out and answer ?'s

**mohanger** · 01-26-2013, 01:03

thats good to know thanks

**Disco** · 01-26-2013, 01:06

Welcome from House Springs, MO!

**hairbear** · 01-26-2013, 09:39

Welcome from north east mo. Check out the missouri hang post by disco,we would go out of our way to make you fell welcome if you would like to join us. We are a very diverse group who bond well. There are several new guys joining us so making room for one more would seem natural. Hope to see you ....Hairbear