Semi new hanger here - SC

**JtD** · 06-20-2014, 11:33

Hey HF,

I've been lurking on this site for quite awhile, and figured it was time to say Hi!

About me:

Interests: bushcraft/hiking/mt biking/ general outdoors/fishing/hunting

I've had a couple different hammocks (hennessy/GTUL) over the last four yrs, but never spent much time learning how to hang them etc. I was pretty comfortable in the Rookies mts being a ground dweller. Also because I'm a side/stomach spinning sleeper, I was hesitate to really learn hammocks. Well now I'm located in swampy SC, and have been somewhat reintroduced into hammock camping. I can say I've really enjoyed the benefits of being above the ground, and also found it quite comfortable hanging with some instruction on rigging. So I believe I'm hooked.

My current hammocks rigs are:

Summer-
Mosquito Jungle Hammock and Fly with whoopie slings and homemade hugger straps
I use a thermorest Zlite for support/bug resistance, and a USGI Poncho as a blanket. This coupled with a small pillow, and maybe some thermals seems like quite enough protection for me to sleep comfortably in 50F+
Winter-
I'm playing around with a lighter/smaller yukon outfitter double hammock with whoopie slings, and a 7x9 sil nylon tarp, I'd like to build this rig more geared to cooler weather with an UQ.

Goals:
I see the benefits of lightweight gear for travel, but am not completely hooked on extreme UL, and prices associated with it. I try to keep a good balance of toughness in my gear, but the lighter, and cheaper the better!
Hope to learn some more on hanging/ rigging, DIY and repairing gear. First project: bug netting repair.. found mine has quite a large hole in it..

Thanks,

JTD

**grannypat** · 06-22-2014, 17:18

Welcome! There are some group hangs coming up in July--John Rock in NC and Swamp Butt in SC. Check out the Trip planning forum for more info. and come on out and meet some forum people, even if you have to show up in a tent. I always recommend group hangs because it is an excellent opportunity to check out gear and meet friendly and helpful forum members. You might even get lucky and meet the often talked of, but rarely seen, Grannypat!