Old...Newby to hammocks

**LosUno** · 07-05-2009, 18:11

Hello everyone,

I have decided to come back home. Back in 1975 I would head to the mountains with my fellow GI's for a weekend outing. Only had the jungle hammock from Army issue and my space blanket with sleeping bag.

I have not done this in many years..So, here I am again going back to the great way of camping.

Any ideas, suggestion, recommendations are welcome. I did get me the HH Safari Deluxe and that is my starting point.

Thanks and Glad to be among my fellow Hammockers again...LOL

**SlowBro** · 07-05-2009, 18:18

Welcome and the HH is a great hammock. I've really enjoyed mine. As you maybe aware this is an terrific forum for all things hammock.

Welcome home!

-SlowBro

**Knotty** · 07-05-2009, 20:55

There is much info to cull thru and a number of good hammocks to choose from. My advice would be to consider any insulation (underquilts, etc.) as part of the total package.

**LosUno** · 07-06-2009, 10:30

for your UQ recommendation. I did go with the JRB...I did look into the KAQ, but when I looked at his site he forgot to put up a contact...Sorry MrPrez....I am impatient when I want something...

**Shug** · 07-06-2009, 11:07

Terrific back tale!
All I can add is to take your time with all the added hammock bits and bobs.
Have a wonderful hanging time.
Shug

**SmokeHouse** · 07-06-2009, 11:33

Weclome to HF,,, sounds like ur off to a great start...

**guySmiley** · 07-06-2009, 11:39

It sounds to me you've got all bases covered. Make it easy on yourself and practice hanging it near home a few times before you take it out for real. Getting the underquilt just right might take some trial and error, but you'll love it once you get it right. At some point you might want to get a different tarp, if what you're using is the stock asym diamond tarp. If you've got the the hennessy hex tarp you've got all the room you're going to need underneath it. Those things are huge. You could hold a political convention under one.