Hello from Portugal/Slough

[hammockmartin]

Hi all,

My name's Martin and I've been in the UK for 1 month. I'm currently working/living in Slough, but I want to enjoy my time and travel as much as I can in the UK.
I have just a few hours experience with a hammock, so I'm pretty new to all this. Been reading a lot, but there's so much to choose.

I like cyclotouring and I only camp with a tent, but usually they are sleepless nights. So I've been always considering hammocking and since I'm starting on a new country why not try a different camping system?

Cheers

[bopdude]

Welcome along Martin, hard to go back to tents after being in a hammock, enjoy your stay on the forum.

[Steve B.]

Hello & Welcome Martin.


Tents, I remember them..........

[Meadows]

Hello and welcome to the forum.
I hope you can get the info you need here. It does seem like a bamboozling array of gear when you're new to it. What kind of setup are you looking for? I'm guessing small and light being a cycle tourer

[hammockmartin]

Meadows yep let's hope I find what I want.
I've been doing my research for sometime, but just recently discovered this forum.
I would really like a dutchware, but I don't want to pay the import customs and everything associated with it.

I also thought about going the DIY route, but I would need a sewing machine and get the fabric. So to start I'll just try to get one new. I also sent a pm to Scott, heard is hammock are pretty good Lets see what he says.

I usually tour on a touring bike, which is made to carry a lot of weight, so I think I can take a bit more than if I was backpacking

[mefa]

welcome hammockmartin, My Vango tent has not been used for a long time now. The hammock is a lot more comfortable.

[Stevie]

Hello and welcome Martin. Great to have you on board. I found once I moved to hammocks my camping experience became a much more enjoyable one since I. Oils finally get some much needed rest - I don't get in well with sleeping in the ground! Plenty of knowledgeable members on here, so be sure to ask any questions you may have

[Scotty Von Porkchop]

Welcome aboard Martin, I've sent you a PM, now let's get you hanging

[Kieren]

Welcome to the forum mate. Best advice to you if you're starting out is try before you buy. I'm just up the road from you with quite a collection so if you ever fancy dropping by I can dig a few out for you.

[Stevie]

Kieren does have a ridiculous number of hammocks - he could open museum!

[hammockmartin]

Thank you all for the warm welcoming

Kieren Where do you usually go? I've read that Henley and some other place nearby are nice to backpacking and pass the weekend.

[Kieren]

There are a few places round and about, not many where you're permitted to camp though. Henley is lovely but you might find somewhere a little quieter nearer Hurley just up the river. There is a lot of countryside west of Maidenhead. Worth having a good look on Google Earth or if I can ever find the time come along with me.

[hammockmartin]

That would be an excellent plan Do people of the forum arrange meetups? that's always nice

[Kieren]

Yeah, have a look in the meets section. If you can't see one that suits you post your own.
Badgells Wood should be opening again soon if I'm not mistaken.