Welcome!
My daugher and I are in Portland. We wander down around your area from time to time looking for new places to explore.
If you drive or ride, get your wheels turning, pack up and go. At least that is what I done for most of my life. As a female be cautious but get moving.
Most of us started with odd equipment. I accidently found a ENO double really inexpensive, I think the price was wholesale.
I used a sheep skin under me a sleeping bag for the top. I was quickly hooked on Hanging. My daughter was slower to adopt hammocks. Now we both Hang exclusively.
I had a few fights with a pad, gave it up for a 1970's military poncho liner. I cut the zipper off a down sleepingbag for a top quilt. Gradually I aquired different gear.
Really learning and collecting is part of the fun.
Your wants and needs will change as you find what suits you, your style, so to speak.
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