Going on my first Hammock trip this weekend - feeling apprehensive.

[Slugger]

Unfortunate that you have not practiced beforehand. And you're apprehensive too? That is a bad combination.

Negative waves baby!

[TallPaul]

Nothing new to add other than enjoy Roan. Hope the weather cooperates for you.

[makaaberi]

I'm going for the first time myself this weekend (Also first time camping in maybe 30 years), for one night, and the forecast says it's going to rain the whole time.

[PyroXtreme]

You will do great Gunny ! You helped Namtrag and me out when we were new backpackers now is our chance to help you if you need hammocking advice on the Roan trip
No turning back for us ... We love our hammocks!!

[Namtrag]

He knows a lot more than backpacking than we do about hammocking though! lol

We are on our third trip with them, so I guess that makes us experts!

The weather looks like it will be nice after Friday night, so hopefully we won't have foul weather to contend with.

[Namtrag]

I'm going for the first time myself this weekend (Also first time camping in maybe 30 years), for one night, and the forecast says it's going to rain the whole time.

That's suckish, but it still beats working! Good luck and have a good time!

[Holtgzy]

Remember to bring your straps! (yes this is a lesson I learned the hard way)

[WileyBruin]

Remember to bring your straps! (yes this is a lesson I learned the hard way)

Glad I'm not the only one to have made that error.

[Gunny85]

If already know, set it up in the yard, next morning came out to see my straps still hanging on the trees I used.

[dudeman_atl]

I don't have any suggestions for your current state of apprehension, but I find that ear plugs help me to relax at night in the woods.

Ear plugs, mandatory.

Also, Raise your foot end 6 or 10 inches above level.