I'm posting from the Appalachian foothills in Tennessee where I've spent several of the pandemic months a bit closer to trees and further from people. While my family roots are here, I live in Philadelphia most of the time and got my start hammocking along rocky sections of the AT from Bethel to The Pinnacle. Actually, I first camped in a hammock for three days in Culebra, but thought they were best suited to tropical climes. I used it once on a family road trip when too tired to drive further. The trees at Cracker Barrel were more comfortable than a car seat. But only in October did I go on a multi-day backpacking trip planning to hang.
Current set-up is an Eno Double Nest + equipment from my ground dwelling backpacking days. I added a Sanctuary SilTarp after getting caught out in an unexpected rain back in November. I think I now have the hammock camping bug: it is so much better for my aging back, requires less site planning, opens new places for a quick sleep, and is quick to set-up and break down. After a couple below freezing trips this winter, I've decided that an upgrade to insulation is due. But I feel that will be informed by future upgrades to the hammock itself. As a 6'3" 200lb guy the 9' Eno can be a bit small.
I've already learned a lot on here and Reddit. Looking forward to continuing to glean tips, tricks, and gear recommendations as I start this chapter of my camping life!
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