Noob from Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

**Wye Knot** · 06-06-2018, 14:49

Greetings all,

Stumbled on this Forum after I had purchased a Hennessey Expedition zip and hex tarp. No regrets yet after only one nights use in the backyard. However I might have made different choices had I Discovered the great wealth of knowledge available in this Forum prior to my purchase.

In an effort simplify the set-up prior to my first overnight hang I converted the HH ropes for Dutchware red/blue continuous loops, Black Diamond climbing carabiners and Kammock Python straps. For the tarp I am using Dutch Lash-its with Stingerz. Knowledge gained by reading a whole bunch of forum posting.

As a lifelong tent camper, hammocking is a huge change with a tall learning curve. But I looking forward to smoothing out the bumpy road ahead by reading postings from folks who've already travel down this road and contributing where I can.

Cheers,
Wye Knot

**j-Fish** · 06-06-2018, 14:56

Welcome to the forums. If you haven’t stumbled across Shug’s videos yet they are a wealth of knowledge and ideas. I still like to rewatch them from time to time just to refresh my memory.

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**Moose** · 06-06-2018, 15:06

Yes Shug’s videos should be required watching for anyone new to hammocking. Welcome to your newest addiction.

**Wye Knot** · 06-06-2018, 15:52

Thanks. Yep, watched a bunch of Shug's videos, learned a lot too and I dig his humor. Another Addiction, is my biggest fear regarding hammocks. Got it with my motorcycles, bicycles, camping gear, fishing gear and a few other things, except women, cause my wife says I can only have one.

**Moose** · 06-06-2018, 15:59

Sounds about like me. I’m trying to stick to just a couple of hobbies. Fly fishing, backpacking and hanging out in the woods are my favorites.

**gobiidae** · 06-07-2018, 07:40

Welcome from South Carolina. My family and I had a great hammock camping trip to GSMNP this spring. We started making the switch a few ago and now cannot imagine going back to ground. Have fun on your journey!

**Stoned Ape** · 06-07-2018, 11:21

Welcome to a the forum. As you know...tons of knowledge (mostly good lol) Ill be in your neck of the woods in July. I have never been but am definitely looking forward to it.