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    New Member MokoLoko's Avatar
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    Jan 2013
    Location
    Maynard, MA
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    New England Newbie!

    Hey Hangers! Been lurking for a couple months and figured I'd finally get in on the action.

    I've heard for a while now how great hammocking is and am going to give it a go this year. I was given an ENO Pronest for Christmas to start the addiction.

    I'm living in MA now, but still consider myself a VT resident. Not looking to do much winter camping and am eagerly awaiting the spring. Here's my progression on the sport so far:

    Bought some webbing and amsteel from DIY Gear Supply and finished my whoopie slings the other night.

    Found the old sewing machine in my parent's basement, cleaned a lubed it to get the parts in working order again. Will be sewing up my tree straps this weekend.

    I plan on buying a Superfly tarp and using my Neoair Xlite pad with my down bag. I plan on making a Fronkey bugnet, some bugnet snake skins, and a bishop bag.

    Thanks to everyone who's provided so much great info on the forums and setting the hook, I've already convinced two other people to go the hammock route and I haven't even spent one night in one!

    MokoLoko

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    Senior Member raiffnuke's Avatar
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    May 2011
    Location
    Pittsfield, MA
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    Whoopies&DutchGear
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    Welcome to HF from the Berkshires. We have a pretty active group in the area. Check out the NEHHA page if you are interested.


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    Member Mort's Avatar
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    Nov 2012
    Location
    Appleton, WI
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    A shout out from WI. Looks like you have a good running start already! Welcome.

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    Senior Member MAD777's Avatar
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    May 2009
    Location
    White Mountains, New Hampshire
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    Dynaglide / Dutch
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    Welcome to the madness!
    If you skip winter, you'll miss half the fun in New England!
    Mike
    "Life is a Project!"

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    Senior Member Stargaze's Avatar
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    Location
    Dartmouth, Ma
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    Welcome fellow Mass hanger.

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    Senior Member woodtwigg's Avatar
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    Location
    Rome, GA; NWGA
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    Welcome to the forum, from GA!

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    Senior Member breyman's Avatar
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    Denver, CO
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    Sounds like you're well on your way! Now comes the waiting.

    Welcome to the forums from Denver!
    Brian
    Denver, CO
    Father. Husband. Scoutmaster.

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    Senior Member Waalkes's Avatar
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    Oct 2009
    Location
    Ashburnham, MA
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    Welcome from North Central MA. Been enjoying the VT trails recently, beautiful country! Consider winter hanging though, beautiful, less traveled, etc...

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    Nighthauk's Avatar
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    Chesterfield, Ma
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    Welcome from another in Mass. From the Pioneer Valley near Northampton. Stay tuned to the NEHHA forums for the next Group Hang.
    Husband, Father, and Friend.
    Scout Master and Cub Master for Troop/Pack 705 of
    Chesterfield


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    Senior Member Poppabear's Avatar
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    Lexington Park, MD
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    Welcome to HF!
    Terry

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