A recent convert living in the desert -- Phx, AZ

**Beeip** · 07-31-2014, 18:01

Hi, Hammockforums!

I've been an enthusiastic backpacker for years -- even got paid to do it for a time! -- but recently discovered hammock camping and haven't looked back. I dove in headfirst with a WBBB XLC (awaiting a Superfly in the mail, eee!) and can't even begin to describe the joy of waking up nestled in nylon, safe beneath bugnetting!

Though I've mostly been car camping of late (work and school forbids extended trips), my Blackbird hangs in my room for afternoon naps. Living in the desert has been a professional choice, and seems to limit my summer recreation (it's pretty hot!), but I'm looking forward to fall, and working at filling a niche to catapult me back to the paid outdoor industry.

Stay tuned! So glad to be joining you in these adventures!

My best to you all,

-- Beeip

**Gnome77** · 07-31-2014, 19:28

Welcome Beeip. It's always Cooler in the High Country, in so many ways

**Scottybdiving** · 07-31-2014, 23:12

Greeting Beeip. Nice way to jump into hammocks. I love AZ. As hot as it gets in PHX, at least you can get out of it by heading up 17 North.

**MAD777** · 08-01-2014, 05:05

Hello there in hot, dry Arizona from hot, wet Florida!
Be careful rigging you hammock straps on those saguaro cactus, OUCH!

**doc17th** · 08-01-2014, 05:12

Welcome from Philly.

**rocketguy47** · 08-01-2014, 08:06

Hey Beeip. Welcome from a fellow Phoenician. Just returned from a 4 night car hammock camping trip. 2 nights in the White Mountains and 2 nights in the San Francisco Peaks. Plenty of great hang opportunities all over the Mogollon Rim. So nice and cool! Just a 2 hour drive to get to a superb hanging spot at the trailhead for the Inner Basin Trail. We, wife, two kids and I, had an absolute ball! Now, getting paid to hike and camp? Please let me know if you need an apprentice!