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  1. #1
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    New guy from Philadelphia

    Hello everyone,

    Just got into hammocking recently and now I'm trying to absorb any and all new info I can. Purchased The Ultimate Hang 2 already so I'll be giving that a read soon enough. Honestly I'm just here looking for others in the area who might wanna do a group hang or show me their hammock set ups before I pull the trigger on my new setup. I've fully embraced the "buy once, cry once" mentality so I'm literally jotting down notes everyday on different pieces of gear so I can make one large purchase and start hammock camping with success.

    Shout out to Shug and Sintax77, I've been enjoying your youtube videos thoroughly. I actually think Sintax might live close enough that if given the chance I'd like to reach out and see if I can check out his gear.

    Got started in the hobby by watching youtube videos on hiking info after doing my first backpacking trip about 6 months ago or so on the AT starting on the Delaware Water Gap and ending at Buttermilk Falls. About a month ago I did a solo trip to Worthington State park where I proceeded to hike the exact same section of the trail (complete accident) and have my first overnight in a hammock. The night temps dropped down to 39 that night and it was rainy. It most certainly didn't help that I set up my hammock in complete darkness. A live and learn experience.

    Currently using a kammock roo double I got from REI. Hung it in my bedroom 2.5 weeks ago and have only slept in my bed 2 nights since haha

    Planning on getting a blackbird xlc, but slightly worried that I haven't had the opportunity to sleep in an asym hammock yet. Luckily I prefer a standard head left feet right, so that keeps my options open.

    If anyone in the area is planning on doing a overnight mid week, let me know.

    -Steve

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    DGrav's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forum neighbor! Lots of good places to hang and some great group hangs in the area.
    Jacks R Better, makers of the of the Original Under Quilt and Bear Mountain Bridge Hammock.
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    Welcome neighbor! The nj fall hang is this weekend. You can hang or just pop in for the day and check out what everyone else is using.

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    Welcome from Chester County! I’ve yet to make it to a group hang but need to.

    JD
    The deep mystery gives rise to the spirits -Charc

    Always strive to be the best but never believe you are - Juan Manuel Fangio

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    I did see that but unfortunately I work on the weekends and won’t be able to make it out.

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