Jumping in with both feet

**Type2Cyclist** · 09-10-2014, 20:43

Hello from Chesapeake, VA

I've been reading the forums for a while now just "taking it all in" and finally managed to register an account and jump in.

While I spent my younger years camping, hunting, fishing and backpacking the Sierras, a life in the military and fatherhood got in the way. Now, after retiring from the Navy and getting ready send my daughter off on her own, I'm ready to do a little bit for myself not and get back into the mountains with a backpack.

My primary focus will be in bikepacking the the Western mountains of Virginia and hammocking is a great fit and will let me keep the size of my kit down since I won't be carrying a ground sleeping pad.

I'm looking forward to getting started. If you're local to the Virginia area - hit me up.

**Shug** · 09-10-2014, 20:45

Enjoy the hammock Quest and Whoooooo Buddy))))
Shug

**Tacoma96** · 09-10-2014, 20:51

You came to the right place.

**SilvrSurfr** · 09-10-2014, 20:54

Welcome from the Jersey Shore. I would highly recommend a group hang to accelerate the learning curve, check out a wide range of gear and have a good time to boot. The Fall MAHHA, one of the largest group hangs in the nation, is coming up and not that far from you. Check it out if you're free!

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...GF-OCT10-11-12

**stephz0r** · 09-11-2014, 11:32

Hammocking in Virginia is great! I spent a week on the AT in Virginia near Mt. Rogers. Welcome!

**Wanderlost** · 09-11-2014, 13:21

Welcome from just down the road in Ashland! There's plenty of hammocking around the area!

If you have any questions or want to see anything set up, let me know!