New to Hammock Camping

**Newfie** · 10-20-2013, 11:59

Hi folks I've been researching hammock camping after watching Shug's youtubes (LOL) and the various other sites on the net and noted the enjoyment gained by hanging. I've been camping all my life but never knew about hammock camping until recently. I must say the information on this site is unbeleivable when you're starting out and looking for information pertaining to gear, set up, forums, etc. As a result I've made the big step and have purchased a HH ultra-light and a Hammock Gear under quilt. I'll be purchasing the top quilt on Black Friday. To date I've only hung in the back yard and have enjoyed it very much. I live in the Canadian Rockies and do a fair bit of backpacking and can't wait to hit the trails to experience the hammock life style. Good to be aboard with you floks.

**oldntatted** · 10-20-2013, 12:03

Welcome from Arizona. Come on down and hang, when the snow gets to deep up there, and get knee deep in sunshine down here. lol.

ONT

**nothermark** · 10-20-2013, 12:42

Sounds like you are figuring it out fine. Glad to have you aboard.

**Shug** · 10-20-2013, 13:02

Whoooooo Buddy))))))
Shug

**grannypat** · 10-20-2013, 15:11

Welcome to the forums.

**Nighthauk** · 10-20-2013, 16:11

Not sure what floks are 😉 but we are happy to have you aboard. Feel free to ask any number of questions or just browse around. There is a wealth of great info and plethora of awesome people. Happy hangin'.

**HangingKayaker** · 10-20-2013, 16:55

Welcome to the forums from Edmonton. You'll learn a lot here, there's more information on this site than you could ever get from a library. Just have fun with it.