river rat
2004-02-29, 14:53
Hey ya'll! I have been a lurker for some time. And since I am a recent convert to hammocking I thought I would go ahead and join the fun. I also frequent backpacker.com, and a few others.
First I gotta say Thanks to Sgt. Rock, for all the usefull information on your site. I built my first alcohol stove, used a tarp for the first time and, alas, a hammock all because of the great information on your site.
I have learned a TON from the wisdom on this and the BP boards, many of you have contributed, again, thanks.
I am from Texas, from a ranching family and background. I have been sleeping outdoors for longer than I can remember. I never considered myself to be a "backpacker", although I am. I started using a backpack to hunt out of (I am a bowhunter if you are interested) and started looking for ways to lighten my load. And now, like many of you, it is an obsession.
I have never served in the military, however I am in Iraq now with KBR (Kellog, Brown and Root), working with the Coalition Forces in AL-Kut, Iraq. That is about five hours by convoy from Baghdad in a South East direction. About 60 kilometers from the Iran Border.
Anyway, my HH, Expedition A-sym, should be here sometime in the next few weeks. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! I am a little excited :)
Next time I am in Baghdad maybe I can look you up Sgt. If you can give me the specifics I will do my best.
As soon as I get a chance I will post some pictures from over here, I only have about a blue-gillion of 'em.
First I gotta say Thanks to Sgt. Rock, for all the usefull information on your site. I built my first alcohol stove, used a tarp for the first time and, alas, a hammock all because of the great information on your site.
I have learned a TON from the wisdom on this and the BP boards, many of you have contributed, again, thanks.
I am from Texas, from a ranching family and background. I have been sleeping outdoors for longer than I can remember. I never considered myself to be a "backpacker", although I am. I started using a backpack to hunt out of (I am a bowhunter if you are interested) and started looking for ways to lighten my load. And now, like many of you, it is an obsession.
I have never served in the military, however I am in Iraq now with KBR (Kellog, Brown and Root), working with the Coalition Forces in AL-Kut, Iraq. That is about five hours by convoy from Baghdad in a South East direction. About 60 kilometers from the Iran Border.
Anyway, my HH, Expedition A-sym, should be here sometime in the next few weeks. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! I am a little excited :)
Next time I am in Baghdad maybe I can look you up Sgt. If you can give me the specifics I will do my best.
As soon as I get a chance I will post some pictures from over here, I only have about a blue-gillion of 'em.