Hey Karla, thanks for doing this video, I hope it will help others that are coming for their first time. Thanks for the kind words about all of the meals too. Each year we always get a few messages from people complaining about the food or something else about the event. I guess even when it's a free event and you are not having to pay for the camping and both breakfast and dinner meals for 5 days, it's still not enough.. lol ~Skunkape~

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

As my dad would say, "They walk among us"

You are a precious adorable gem, Suzie. Im so glad you were able to make it down to HangCon 2024. Remember, next year you come down as family so if you do forget something, you just enjoy what we offer you without hesitation. I like your idea of a HangCon bucket list.... Maybe we'll make a HangCon Bingo Card for you. About the fires, you're right. I make them progressively larger every night to build on the previous night's fire. See you next year, floridahanger.

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Awwh, Thank you FloridaHanger. I definitely felt the family love as a first time delegate!

Carbonated soft drinks = pop. A small, flowing watershed = crick. First of all, thank you for using language that I as a Pennsylvanian can understand. LOL. Very nicely done video. I would love to attend an event like this but me and Florida are like oil and water. Last time I was there was in 1990 and I swore I’d never go back. Thanks for showing everything that goes on there so thoroughly. I’m usually a day hiking, watch the fire burn kind of guy but if I’m around other people with a shared interest, I have no problem staying entertained. We have a group hang coming up in Pennsylvania in April. I’m going to try and make that one. Otherwise, it’s just me, my backpack and a hammock. Thanks again !!

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

YES! Go to the hang. You never know if you might meet some new camping buddies. I love conversations around the campfire!

Hey Karla. Enjoyed meeting you at HangCon! It was fun sitting around the fire talking. Hope to see you again. Bob and George

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Bob!!! You made my video!!! And I just subscribed to your channel too.

And a Mighty Fine Good Morning to you Karla withak. Sincerely, The Mayor.

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Did you laugh at my video? And yes, I'm not a morning person!

@donkemp8151

5 ай бұрын

@@KarlaWithAKTime I did laugh. Thought nothing more about our initial interaction. No worries. See you at John’s Hang.

Just watched your video on your 1st time @HangCon. Hope you had a blast. Loved your info for newbies-we all started that way. Hope you got a chance to try out your new Amok hammock you won from the raffle- I was the guy that gave you some jewjew of mine lol. Really enjoyed your experience and excitement. We camp out in the primitive area each year. Find that being exposed in the “regular “ campground is cold and being in the woods helps take those cold winds out of the equation and makes sleeping /staying warmer a lil easier. We’re heading to Covington,Ohio this Thursday so I can try and dial in my coldness scale while hammock Kamping and see how cold I can get with what I have. We’re driving from FL so it’ll be interesting to see how I do. Once again pleasure meeting you and hope you return next year. We go every year. Next year will be 5th year

Just starting to watch this now...thanks for putting this together for us all to watch and enjoy!

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Hi Kory!

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Next time I need to do an entire video on your hammocks.

@majestichammock2326

5 ай бұрын

@@KarlaWithAKTime Ha! I did want to say how I appreciate you being very real and open about your experience at HangCon and didn't sugar-coat it. :) WHile watching it, I will say that I GLADLY would've offered you more food for breakfast, even good coffee and pancakes! The only thing I didn't have for you was bacon...which, truely, IS a shame...

Hi Karla! Just found your channel and I love it! We are so much alike - like how you couldn't stop laughing when you figured out you missed breakfast due to your phone still being on central time! I live in Florida, and you are so right about our January weather. That damp cold goes right through your bones. I grew up in Northern IL and always loved watching it snow - so magical! I can't wait to watch more of your videos and see what you are up to. 😊

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Awwww, thank you for the kind words. I can't guarantee each trip will have such epic screw-ups!

@shewolf3813

5 ай бұрын

🤣

Thanks for the video! 2025 will be our first Hangcon and we cannot wait! Thanks for giving us an idea of what to expect.

@KarlaWithAKTime

15 күн бұрын

Wonderful! I'm still deciding on if I'll be there.

Thanks for coming down and vlogging about your experience. Hangcon staff hopes to see you next year!!

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

I had SUCH a great time. I really do hope to return.

Thanks Karla! I'm new to hammock camping and really wanted to go to Hangcon this year but it just wasn't in the cards. Hopefully I can make it next year. Your video is invaluable! Hope to run to into you and thank you in person. SUBSCRIBED!

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Woo-hoo! Thanks for subscribing!

Good to see you doing some traveling.

@KarlaWithAKTime

4 ай бұрын

What up C-squared?!

You're so relatable.

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Not usually so vunerable in youtube videos.

I’m laughing w/ you because I can see me doing this & getting emotional over my mistake. Love the GreenBay hat! Bret Farve grew up 30 min from where I live & he still lives in our college town about an hr away. I also have a stepdaughter & her family in WI. Hope to go to both your frozen butt hang & this hang con one day.

Also lovely lady and a great job 👍

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Awwwh, thank you!

Nice review. I am backpacker that hammocks would love seeing vendors but don’t know if I could stay entertained for multiple days.

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

There's so many people to meet and set ups to see. To me, being entertained is up to each person.

@mrbiomoetn

5 ай бұрын

There are things to do all weekend. Usually some organized a day hike or a bike trek or a kayak trip or some other engaging activity. The vibe is very chill! One group was playing a very fun looking game of bocci ball.

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

@@mrbiomoetn Oh man, I LOVE bocce ball. I missed it.

I agree about feeding people. Food truck or cook yourself 😊

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

I'm in awe of cooking for so many people. I just can't fathom the money and people power. Just wow.

@hangcon3036

5 ай бұрын

@@KarlaWithAKTime there is a few thousand that we put into the food for all of the meals. As far as the people power for cooking all of those meals, there is Travis, our chef, and his kitchen crew, Jake, Jane, and Heather, that do all of the prep and cooking.

@majestichammock2326

5 ай бұрын

@@hangcon3036 I love ALL of them on that kitchen crew. Rock Stars.

Sunday night I was late and to dinner and got a scoop of cobbler and I was expecting chilli.

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

IMO, desserts are always better than the main dish.

@jongroover3606

5 ай бұрын

Karla I do keto fasting and try to advoid desserts, however I enjoyed everything I tried. This was my second Hangcon and love it and I really apprieate your video and recomend it to any first timers.@@KarlaWithAKTime

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

@@jongroover3606 oh no, well then dessert as a main dish it's great. Yikes. And thank you for the kind words!

You forgot to bring the cold down with you.

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

My place got hit with 8 inches of snow when I was at Hangcon. 15 miles west of me got 28 inches!

@homelesssanta

5 ай бұрын

@@KarlaWithAKTime 😮 Yeah I drove home into the snow but it was only about 4-6 inches when it was done.

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

@@homelesssanta I think that's the perfect amt to make everything pretty

36:00 that's me! Why you creepin on me?

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Are you the one with your back to my Aldi bag?

@MaxAlanFuchs

5 ай бұрын

That's meeeeeee

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

@@MaxAlanFuchs Well, next time you are in line, turn around and it might be me!

As an Atlantan, you're not missing anything on the grits. Gross.

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Good to know!!!

Wow such drama ! You were completely unprepared … from time zones to food .. never go anywhere where your meals for all days , as you could have had in your Walmart Order .. Always be prepared , don’t be needy and depend on other resources … Take Care Can always take large containers on planes ( like golf clubs - for supplies)

@KarlaWithAKTime

5 ай бұрын

Ouch