Good day!

My name is Chris, I am near Banner Elk on the NC/TN border, I have been lurking the forum for a few months now, you all have been a valuable asset for me while I put my setup together. A little over a year ago I got my first Hennesy Exped for a steal, $25 used from a used gear shop in Boone. Loved my experiences in it, but hated the bottom entry aspect of it, and my 3rd outing in it came to an emergency halt when a monsoon came through and I realized my tarp was not waterproof!

Currently rocking a Banyan, a budget OneWind 12' tarp, and picking up a AHE UQ today after some beneficial chat with Iceman.

I'm currently a full time student at ASU (CIS with cybersecurity minor), army vet, peddle wine at a local winery, and am in the process of opening a brewery in this area. Thanks for having me!