Took my friend, a Florida hammock newbie, to the Sipsey Wilderness to backpack and hang. The weather got pretty chilly for us, but the Sierra Madre inferno 30* set, and my Hammock Gear Econ 20* uq with my 15* big Agnes bag kept us warm.
She had a brand new Chinese hammock with rope suspension that we traded out with atlas straps, and I explained why. It was a dry night and we had a lot of chatting to do, so we hung the head end on a “double” tree and my OWL Tadpole tarp covered us both. She enjoyed sleeping in the hammock.
Our first night, we got in after dark and set up at Wolfpen Hunt Camp. As we’re getting things together, someone pulls in to a spot near us. Next thing I know, I hear “hey, Charlotte!” And over walks Chriss from the forums, that I knew from group hangs! Luckily he and his fam were there, because my car battery died! They also had a propane fire pit to warm up my Florida friend.
The next day we hiked trail 201 to the river to attempt to find White Creek falls.made it to the campsite at white creek, but chickened out of bushwacking to the falls. Had a delightful night, heard some owls, and got up to head back. Missed our turn, went further than we needed to, and bushwhacked/backtracked till we refound the trail. It was an adventure. Once back on trail, we came upon two hikers heading the way we had just come from. As I hailed a “hello”, the response is, “Hi, Charlotte”. ANOTHER forum member, Soul Embrace. At this point, Carol is convinced I know everyone.
This is a great community and I’m happy to be a part of it!
Charlotte
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