I am really new to this. I honestly didn't even know backpacking or hammocking were things that people did until a couple months ago. I have now gone on three backpacking trips, one in a one man tent, one in a hammock, and one in a shelter. I have always loved car camping and sleep really well outdoors, but that is probably because of my twin sized airmatress and costco 'big man' sleeping bag. I have absolutely loved my backpacking trips and can't wait to go out again. I have borrowed all my gear from my boyfriends family so far(I'm lucky that they are gear hoarders and buy stuff that lasts a long time). The trip that I spent in the hammock has definitely been my favorite, so much so that I have chosen that as the sleep system that I am investing in. I finally got all my new gear in the mail and can't wait to set it up in my yard to try out, too bad I'm really sick right now, or I'd be out there instead of on here. For now I can only afford a sleeping pad and mummy bag for insulation. I'm going to save up for an underquilt and topquilt, so that I can get a really nice down set up. I found out about Shug's videos from here and absolutely love them (Thank you hammock forums for helping me waste even more of my life watching youtube videos) I'm really disappointed that I couldn't get set up in time for the annual yeti hang this year, I don't know anyone that is a hammock camper and would love to get to know some other people. If anyone has any suggestions of where to hang, I'd love to hear them!
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