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Started by Joe de Waal, April 30, 2013, 05:08:59 PM

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Joe de Waal

Hi all, I'm Joe. I am an outdoor enthusiast like you, with an intrest in hammock camping. I am in the southern side of the border, and would like to know how many hangers is out there?

Glenn B

Hi Joe I'm a strictly on the ground camper haven't tried swinging yet. Lol. Welcome to the forum.

Take your time you'll see so much more!
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Joe de Waal

Hi there Glenn. Cheers mate. Been up last weekend on the Cooley's for a bit of a walk, got caught in a frw small hail storms!

Wolf_Larson

Welcome, I'm looking to hang sometime when I have extra cash
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Joe de Waal

Wolf, thanks for the welcome.

whoRya

Hi Joe, welcome to NI Wild.  What OS map covers the Cooleys, I think I read somewhere that you require more than one.  I'm hoping to get down there soon.
"Not all those who wander are lost."

Joe de Waal

WhoRya, thank you for the welcome. Yes unfortunately two maps is required, OS 29 and OS 36 is what i used. It is an easy trip, with perfect views!

KyleL

Welcome to the forum!

Joe de Waal

Hi there KyleL thank you for the greeting. Im heading tomorow night to a small spot to test my new hammock i made. Will post some photo's for you all.

Mourneman

Hello joe,welcome to the forum,have to try this auld hammock caper this spring,summer

specimanYak

Welcome to Ni-Wild Joe, look forward to the pics and your hammock set-up, looks like you're going to have some great weather, have a good one.

Joe de Waal

Yak, thank you for the greeting. Yes i surely will post some pics. I developed this hammock using military grade ripstop, the kind they use for field stretchers. So looking forward to see how it holds up.

Wolverine

Welcome to the site mate, bring back hanging.

Joe de Waal

Thanks Wolverine, i am planning on it mate!

Kayakgirl

Welcome to the forum!


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