Hello Fron the Triangle of NC

[SteelPlayer]

Hello everyone I'm new to the forum but no stranger to sleeping in the woods.

I started backpacking, canoeing and camping over 55 years ago. I've struggled with serious health issues in the last 6 years and after many surgeries I can no longer carry any weight or walk for long distances. So I've gone back to kayaking to get outdoors. I wanted to do an overnight trip to kayak and fish and my old UL tent was trash from being stored in the stuff sack too long.

I have really enjoyed my Brazilian hammock on the porch for a long time so I decided to try a hammock instead of a new tent. I purchased an Outpost II double on a Woot 50% off deal. So far I've only slept out on the porch for a few nights but it's been amazing. I'm just learning about suspension, ridge lines etc as far as the rest of sleeping in the woods I've done numerous 7+ day solo trips so not a problem.

I'm planning my first overnight float in a couple of weeks. Maybe I'll even catch a few fish.

[Dvankirk]

Welcome from Cary

[Starfish Comet]

Welcome from a fellow kayaker from Clayton. What river are you planning to float?

[SteelPlayer]

Welcome from a fellow kayaker from Clayton. What river are you planning to float?

Cape Fear from Buckhorn Dam to Lillington with a stop at Raven Rock for the night. It can be done easily in a day but I plan to do a lot of fishing and stretch it to an overnighter.
I haven't checked to see if they have restrictions on hammock camping at Raven Rock yet.

[Starfish Comet]

Cape Fear from Buckhorn Dam to Lillington with a stop at Raven Rock for the night. It can be done easily in a day but I plan to do a lot of fishing and stretch it to an overnighter.
I haven't checked to see if they have restrictions on hammock camping at Raven Rock yet.

Sounds like a fun time. If Raven Rock is a state park, there should be no hammock restrictions. I haven't hung or paddled that area.

[SteelPlayer]

Raven Rock is a State Park. From the Website

Paddle-in camping
Six campsites along the Cape Fear River Canoe Trail offer accommodations for canoeists.

Located beside the river in a low-lying area, these sites include fire rings and a vault toilet. The canoe camping area is 1.7 miles from the park office and is not accessible by car.

https://www.ncparks.gov/raven-rock-state-park/camping

[Caminante]

Welcome from Fuquay Varina. No issues with hammocks at Raven Rock SP, just mosquitoes this time of year.

[SteelPlayer]

just mosquitoes this time of year.

I have my DIY Caughlin's double bug net I just wrap around the ridge line. My hammock is so deep it doesn't get in my face.

[Peppy]

Hello and welcome from Northern Arkansas!

[PunkWood]

Welcome from Florida.