Is it a natural progression?

[ChrisJHC]

To misquote an old saying:

The number of hammocks you need is the number you currently have plus one.
and
The number of hammocks you need is the number where your partner leaves you minus one.

[Five Tango]

I'm glad I'm not alone.So far I have only 3 hammocks and 4 tarps but one of those is the Asym that came with my HH Expedition.2 top quilts,2 bottom quilts(winter and 3 season each),numerous knives,cooksets,gadgets,and last but not least-Alcohol Stoves.I chalk some of it up to being on a learning curve but I do have other non camping related collections of things I like but don't necessarily need.

[HoosierT]

Every since i made my first stuff sack, i decided i wanted to get to a point where everthing i used i made myself. I am there now

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Yep, the last item in my entire pack that I didn't make is the pack itself. That should be done this weekend and on the trail next week. Oh and the "heavy" materials for a pack are so easy to work with after making .93 Membrane tarps. I see why people like Chris Zimmer stick to making packs.

[Scarecrow]

I find that the more trips I go on, the more stuff I end up acquiring. After every trip, I always find myself saying or thinking "ya know what would've made that task easier...?" or "there's this other thing that might've been a better option. I'll check in to that for next time".

Example: Last weekend, I went backpacking with a couple friends. One of them had to keep stopping so that he could filter more water, and fortunately he had his own filter so that we weren't having to pull out my Katadyn gravity system everytime. It's a bit cumbersome for trail use, but great to have while being in camp. It got me thinking though... I really should pick up a filtration system that's more versatile, so I ended up buying a Sawyer Squeeze that I'll be using on the trail and at camp now. I should note that this is the 3rd water filtration system I've picked up. The same sort of thing has happened in every other corner of my gear collection. Stoves, packs, shelters, insulation options, lights, etc. This is how I've managed to acquire more gear than I'll probably ever actually need.

[brady1]

If your gonna do it....over-do it.
I have 12 hammocks and 9 control line airplanes.
Seek the Passion
Shug

Amen!!

My other passions are playing drums (I'm in two bands) and cycling. I have 2 drum kits, half a dozen snare drums, about 30 cymbals, and 3 bikes. It's a good thing we don't have kids...

[BigE94]

I was on the same train, buying , not so much selling and a lot of DIY. Many DIY GE hammocks, quilts and many bought. I found it tapered off when I felt like I knew everything I needed to know and had everything I needed to have to take care of my son and I. I still make gear, but mostly for family and friends.

[MrJames]

This is not really an expensive hobby. And you are a good productive citizen, staying out of trouble and helping keep our economy going. And there is a limit to it; I stopped at 14 alcohol stoves.

Most expensive hobbies and with no limit:
1. Kids
2. Grandchildren

[durunner]

I only have one hammock and most of my hammock related stuff is needed. That said, I will eventually go the bridge hammock route. My problem is stoves and especially titanium cookware. I spend so much of what I make on gear. I haven't bought shoes in a year and almost all my clothes are bought on sale, but gear OH GEAR!

[gunner76]

I now have 7 hammocks, 2 Gemini quilt systems, a 10 degree TQ/UQ setup, 3 ridgeline organizers, baby hammocks, stuff sacks galore, multiple stove setups, water filtration smorgasbord, 5 tarps, campsite coffee grinder, dry baking setup, etc, etc, etc.

You are just getting started.

[Cabmanhang]

You are just getting started.

Say it ain't so, gunner! Say it ain't so!