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    Greetings from New York City!

    Hey, everyone,

    I've been backpacking and camping most of my adult life (originally from California), but only got into hammocks around 4 years ago, when tamedog (who just introduced himself below) and I got our first Enos.

    I've always struggled with getting good sleep while camping, despite having quality gear, and while tamedog quickly moved on to sleeping in his hammock, I was hesitant because I liked the idea of space and privacy, and already owned an expensive tent-based ecosystem.

    Eventually, the desire for better sleep won out, and I finally took the plunge on a Warbonnet system last Black Friday.

    Currently running a single layer XLC, silpoly Mountainfly Tarp, HG underquilt and some Dutch hardware.

    I've only used it once this season, but can't wait to experiment and dial it in more, as well as get some good tips and inspiration via this forum.


    Last edited by thirtythreerpm; 06-18-2019 at 14:59.

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    Now I'm going to check out my building's roof as soon as I get home.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marmaduke View Post
    lol. That was totally in my head when I was writing the title.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackmagic View Post
    Now I'm going to check out my building's roof as soon as I get home.
    Nice. Be careful though. That venting tube, or whatever it is, bent a little shortly after that pic.

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    Welcome from Queens, NY!

    I can often be found up in Harriman or Bear Mountain parks. Both are hammock friendly, and both are reachable via public transit!

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    Welcome 33! That was a well-written first post. What's your drink of choice there? Kind of looks like Pepto Bismol. I dig the photo.

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    Senior Member Marmaduke's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by thirtythreerpm View Post
    lol. That was totally in my head when I was writing the title.
    hahaha. I think about this commercial more than I should.

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    Welcome! That pic is awesome, but... that stand pipe might not be the best thing to hang off of!!

    I'm out on Long Island. Lots of NY folks here.
    Yes, my pack weighs 70lbs, but it's all light weight gear....
    Bob's brother-in-law

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    I’ve been camping a lot. I myself have visited many countries and I loved it. Now I have a family and for my daughter's birthday we went to New York. Have visited many sights, if you are going to go read more. Not surprisingly, the child liked Luna Park the most. My wife was delighted with the new photos we took in Times Square. There are many interesting things in the city, we definitely plan to come again. But we want to try camping. Still, I have experience, the others can be taught. I think this is also an interesting type of vacation, even with a family. Perhaps you will give some hints, tips?
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