What is your experience with the eno slap straps stretching as i have heard a lot of complaints about that issue regarding the slap straps. Also do you have any experience with the jacks r better under quilts?. i ordered a hennessy hyperlite and considering the jacks r better mount washington under quilt they say it will get you down to the 20-30 degree range with a sleeping bag. Thanks.
about the nowhere to put your gear thing... Small stuff can hook onto the line inside the hammock like mugs, hygiene kits, etc. whereas large objects such as your pack could be easily tied to a nearby tree with some 550 cord and a garbage bag thrown over it to protect from rain. I love my hennessy hammock!
You complain about the weight of the Hammock but you say you have carabiners all over you pack? Also, you'll sleep colder if it is cold out... but you can always get an underquilt for cold weather.
You guys are tent nazis. Where do you put your gear? Take a garbage bag and put your back pack into it. That simple. How can you really judge this unless you guys try it? You might like it, you may not.
Having slept many nights in a Hennessey in the Canadian rockies, I recommend, for keeping one's back warm (after having tried many other methods), the Jacks 'R' Better Nest underquilt, which has an opening in it made especially for the Hennesey entry system. It's pricey, but well-made and does the job beautifully. Between the hammock and the underquilt, I can't see myself tenting ever again.
I disagree that the Hennessey is not for long treks. It can be used as a camping chair and lounger.
@AlbertaNerd I can see where you are going with this in that you feel you have pointed out some glaring mistake in my post. What in fact happened was that I ended up giving them the benefit of the doubt after my initial cynicism.. so yes I did indeed write what I meant and you have understood it correctly (even if it appeared that I was going to continue with my suspicion that all YT channels had their eyes on the prize)
With the undercover, I've seen campers here on YouTube, camping in -16 degree weather. Shug, one of the campers, says he sleep comfy using these additional systems.
Great job on the video. To the point without a lot of babbling like many people do. I've hiked/camped at many of the places you have (as you showed in the beginning of the video) and I enjoyed it very much but if you ever get the chance to head out West, if you have not already, then I highly recommend it. The Columbia Gorge in Oregon and Washington is simply stunning and one of my top place in the country to hike/camp. Also eastern and northern California high country.
Have you tried the ENO hammocks? I have tried the ENOs and the hennesseys and the Clark jungle hammock and i have to say ENO is the best in my opinion. It's more expensive but it's ten times more comfortable
@grahamcracker48 I actually have tried ENO hammocks. I have a double nest which I use quite often. I love the quality of the ENO brand and the simplicity of setup.
The Hennessy does not have much room for gear. It has room for a few small items (think item you can fit in a hanging pocket) but as for your pack, I normally store mine under the rain-fly (after all "smellables" have been bear bagged).
Thanks for pointing out that you can't store gear, that was a question I wondered about and you answered it.
A thing about your body language, you do this thing with your hands, holding them vertical and doing a kind of chopping move. Overall your hand gestures are pretty good but I feel this chopping movement is often used where it is not neccessary, might experiment with limiting that to when you really emphasize something. How did the audition go?
Great video. I shoot video and photography and usually can find something wrong with every video if I look hard enough but this one rocked. Not sure if someone shot it for you or not but for your end of the deal, you did great covering the product. You COULD actually do this on your own for other products. I liked the non biased feeling of your view. Pro's and Cons were even and not one sided to look like you were selling the product.
Kind of heavy is definitely relative. 2 pounds is not bad unless you are an ultralighter. I have both fly's the large and small. I have been in heavy winds and rain with the small fly and my complaint wasn't that I got wet because I didn't. It was that my gear did since it leaves a small overall footprint. The rain fly isn't as effective the way you used it in my opinion. Nicely done review.
@jollyranchernshs I have never had any issues with getting wet while sleeping under the rainfly. It is way too small to hang out under for extended periods of time. I have heard that they have a larger rainfly out now, so this may no longer be an issue.
@afterthefox7 Hammock camping is definitely a personal preference. I will be the first to admit that I do not use a hammock at all times. In some situations, I do find it more preferable to use a tent or even a bivouac.
u did not focus on the HH, much of what you said is instructional for hammocking. I will advise anyone considering Slapstraps to read hammock forums dot net. ENO Slapstraps have stretch, making them worthless to most. You will have your butt on the ground by morning. You need to read before buying, trust me, once you read, you will get one of the many better support systems (e.g. whoopieslings).
I can see why they didn't pick you for Backpacker Magazine-you're video was actually informative, well shot, and carefully scripted. The Backpacker gear reviews I've seen felt very amateurish, terrible camerawork, too much improv, and bad advice. Great video, I learned some stuff.
The tree loop takes twice the strain when using only one loop to attach to. And if you position the rain fly correctly, it's large enough to cover the hammock... which is what it's meant to do.
By the way, people want to hear about a hammock, not about your boy scout rank, & whether or not you're 'pressed for time.'
Glad you posted 2:24 minutes into the vid to look for dead branches before setting up camp....Did anyone notice that tree in the back ground that has clearly been chewed up by a beaver. The tree is obviously a widow maker.
Actually, your method of using the webbing doubles the stress on the loop you lash to. You should consult with HH to see if this is ok in the long term.
Its fine for long and adverse conditions, because you can get in really close to the ground or/and find a nice place without so much wind ect. around you.
Now freezing cold and snow/ice you mite want to build a shelter like a teepee or something and hang it up in there :)
The only reason I have found to avoid this (and any other hammock for that matter) if you know that you will in adverse conditions for a while is for the exact reason BrokenAeroVT states - its close quarters and if you are claustrophobic (like I can be) you want to have a little more room to move and/or stretch out. I have spent nights in quite fierce thunderstorms and it works fine but i wouldnt want to spend too long "tentbound" in a hammock
@hezzy1220 Their newer model comes with a 30% larger rainfly for free, its MUCH better. Also, you haven't really set it up optimally ... it looked a little bunched up.
It takes some getting used to. Expect your first set up time to be around 20 minutes as u learn and get used to the knot, needed tree size & distance, & height of straps. Even with a mat, your arms can get cold unless you pull the bag up over your shoulders--the hammock curls around your arms. Getting into the bag was a nightmare until I realized I could put the upper half in the tent hanging the rest out, putting my feet in and sitting onto the bag and pulling feet with bag up into the tent.
I couldn't believe how comfortable it was when I first laid in it. But pressure spots still developed by the morning, probably because of the pad. It can get a little claustraphobic in there. If you wake up from difficulty breathing because of dry mouth & throat, it's not readily apparent how to get out to get water due to incoherence, and a panic can ensue if you are prone to that. Better prepared--Bring a small squirt bottle of water with you.
What is your experience with the eno slap straps stretching as i have heard a lot of complaints about that issue regarding the slap straps. Also do you have any experience with the jacks r better under quilts?. i ordered a hennessy hyperlite and considering the jacks r better mount washington under quilt they say it will get you down to the 20-30 degree range with a sleeping bag. Thanks.
mark124567 3 days ago
about the nowhere to put your gear thing... Small stuff can hook onto the line inside the hammock like mugs, hygiene kits, etc. whereas large objects such as your pack could be easily tied to a nearby tree with some 550 cord and a garbage bag thrown over it to protect from rain. I love my hennessy hammock!
alexknight9645 1 month ago
You complain about the weight of the Hammock but you say you have carabiners all over you pack? Also, you'll sleep colder if it is cold out... but you can always get an underquilt for cold weather.
migest00 1 month ago
You guys are tent nazis. Where do you put your gear? Take a garbage bag and put your back pack into it. That simple. How can you really judge this unless you guys try it? You might like it, you may not.
FaceGrinder12 5 months ago
Having slept many nights in a Hennessey in the Canadian rockies, I recommend, for keeping one's back warm (after having tried many other methods), the Jacks 'R' Better Nest underquilt, which has an opening in it made especially for the Hennesey entry system. It's pricey, but well-made and does the job beautifully. Between the hammock and the underquilt, I can't see myself tenting ever again.
I disagree that the Hennessey is not for long treks. It can be used as a camping chair and lounger.
AlbertaNerd 7 months ago
good review, but i somehow don't think you got the tension right... it seems the trees were a bit too close together.
smoothtopology 8 months ago
Something about all these product 'reviewers' just irks me in that it all seems to be a contrived attempt at getting on some TV channel.
Are all these people trying to get their own TV shows or is this just genuine helpful advice?
I suspect the latter.
misternylon 8 months ago
@misternylon You say: "Are all these people trying to get their own TV shows or is this just genuine helpful advice? I suspect the latter."
So then you suspect them of giving genuinely helpful advice. Had you meant otherwise, you of course would have said that you suspected the former.
AlbertaNerd 7 months ago
@AlbertaNerd I can see where you are going with this in that you feel you have pointed out some glaring mistake in my post. What in fact happened was that I ended up giving them the benefit of the doubt after my initial cynicism.. so yes I did indeed write what I meant and you have understood it correctly (even if it appeared that I was going to continue with my suspicion that all YT channels had their eyes on the prize)
misternylon 7 months ago
I have the Eagles Nest One Link system, and I would DEFINITELY recommend the Hennessy System over the One Link.
xSeekUpx 9 months ago
Nice video. You mentioned scouts and camping in new mexico have you been to philmont?
nicks3456 9 months ago
With the undercover, I've seen campers here on YouTube, camping in -16 degree weather. Shug, one of the campers, says he sleep comfy using these additional systems.
athiker7209 10 months ago
Great job on the video. To the point without a lot of babbling like many people do. I've hiked/camped at many of the places you have (as you showed in the beginning of the video) and I enjoyed it very much but if you ever get the chance to head out West, if you have not already, then I highly recommend it. The Columbia Gorge in Oregon and Washington is simply stunning and one of my top place in the country to hike/camp. Also eastern and northern California high country.
rja12 10 months ago
Have you tried the ENO hammocks? I have tried the ENOs and the hennesseys and the Clark jungle hammock and i have to say ENO is the best in my opinion. It's more expensive but it's ten times more comfortable
grahamcracker48 11 months ago 2
@grahamcracker48 I actually have tried ENO hammocks. I have a double nest which I use quite often. I love the quality of the ENO brand and the simplicity of setup.
hezzy1220 11 months ago
i just brought one of these hammocks i have one small proplem where can u put ur gear ??
16andsmoking 1 year ago
@16andsmoking
The Hennessy does not have much room for gear. It has room for a few small items (think item you can fit in a hanging pocket) but as for your pack, I normally store mine under the rain-fly (after all "smellables" have been bear bagged).
hezzy1220 11 months ago
@hezzy1220 thanks for the tip. luckly we dont have no bears in the uk so all the food can stay right under me ready for breakfast :)
16andsmoking 11 months ago
Good video. Short, clear and to the point.
leighrate 1 year ago
Good review, the matter presented was good.
Thanks for pointing out that you can't store gear, that was a question I wondered about and you answered it.
A thing about your body language, you do this thing with your hands, holding them vertical and doing a kind of chopping move. Overall your hand gestures are pretty good but I feel this chopping movement is often used where it is not neccessary, might experiment with limiting that to when you really emphasize something. How did the audition go?
twtmwt 1 year ago
Hey Matt,
Great video. I shoot video and photography and usually can find something wrong with every video if I look hard enough but this one rocked. Not sure if someone shot it for you or not but for your end of the deal, you did great covering the product. You COULD actually do this on your own for other products. I liked the non biased feeling of your view. Pro's and Cons were even and not one sided to look like you were selling the product.
Keep it up, show us some more products!
one234569and10 1 year ago
Kind of heavy is definitely relative. 2 pounds is not bad unless you are an ultralighter. I have both fly's the large and small. I have been in heavy winds and rain with the small fly and my complaint wasn't that I got wet because I didn't. It was that my gear did since it leaves a small overall footprint. The rain fly isn't as effective the way you used it in my opinion. Nicely done review.
TheBackpacker1974 1 year ago
Cool vid, Matt. I just got my first Hennessy TODAY via UPS, taking it to Fall Creek Falls this weekend... Thx for the tips!
roosterinboro 1 year ago
I have heard alot of complaints about the rain fly being small. Is it so small that you get wet, or just to small to hang out underneath
jollyranchernshs 1 year ago
@jollyranchernshs I have never had any issues with getting wet while sleeping under the rainfly. It is way too small to hang out under for extended periods of time. I have heard that they have a larger rainfly out now, so this may no longer be an issue.
hezzy1220 1 year ago
might as well bring a tent, then I can sleep on my back, stomach, side, even upsidedown. no hammock for me always a tent, period. listen to Iceaxe56.
afterthefox7 1 year ago
might as well bring a tent, then I can sleep on my back, stomach, side, even upsidedown. no hammock for me always a tent, period.
afterthefox7 1 year ago
@afterthefox7 Hammock camping is definitely a personal preference. I will be the first to admit that I do not use a hammock at all times. In some situations, I do find it more preferable to use a tent or even a bivouac.
hezzy1220 11 months ago
man you definitely have a gift. you should keep this up.
ATough22 1 year ago
man you definitely have a gift.
ATough22 1 year ago
u did not focus on the HH, much of what you said is instructional for hammocking. I will advise anyone considering Slapstraps to read hammock forums dot net. ENO Slapstraps have stretch, making them worthless to most. You will have your butt on the ground by morning. You need to read before buying, trust me, once you read, you will get one of the many better support systems (e.g. whoopieslings).
coolkayaker1 1 year ago
@coolkayaker1 didn't they redesign the treehuggers as well to offer d-rings?
secretsquirrell13 1 year ago
I can see why they didn't pick you for Backpacker Magazine-you're video was actually informative, well shot, and carefully scripted. The Backpacker gear reviews I've seen felt very amateurish, terrible camerawork, too much improv, and bad advice. Great video, I learned some stuff.
bizzarrogeorge 1 year ago
just use a tent and sleeping bag--you will freeze your ass off in these
iceaxe56 1 year ago
thank you for your age and bio....
TUNIQlifestyle 1 year ago
The tree loop takes twice the strain when using only one loop to attach to. And if you position the rain fly correctly, it's large enough to cover the hammock... which is what it's meant to do.
By the way, people want to hear about a hammock, not about your boy scout rank, & whether or not you're 'pressed for time.'
TheBoringProphet 1 year ago
Glad you posted 2:24 minutes into the vid to look for dead branches before setting up camp....Did anyone notice that tree in the back ground that has clearly been chewed up by a beaver. The tree is obviously a widow maker.
BigB70477 1 year ago
lol@widowmaking beaver.
cyprisjynx 1 year ago
Actually, your method of using the webbing doubles the stress on the loop you lash to. You should consult with HH to see if this is ok in the long term.
hfinster 2 years ago 2
why do you say not good for long trips under adverse conditions?
oneraindog 2 years ago
Its fine for long and adverse conditions, because you can get in really close to the ground or/and find a nice place without so much wind ect. around you.
Now freezing cold and snow/ice you mite want to build a shelter like a teepee or something and hang it up in there :)
tushtushtushtush 2 years ago
The only reason I have found to avoid this (and any other hammock for that matter) if you know that you will in adverse conditions for a while is for the exact reason BrokenAeroVT states - its close quarters and if you are claustrophobic (like I can be) you want to have a little more room to move and/or stretch out. I have spent nights in quite fierce thunderstorms and it works fine but i wouldnt want to spend too long "tentbound" in a hammock
hezzy1220 2 years ago
so is the rain fly not big enough to hang out under if it is raining?
oneraindog 2 years ago
the stock rain fly is not. They offer a larger one which would allow for hanging out under your hammock
hezzy1220 2 years ago
@hezzy1220 Their newer model comes with a 30% larger rainfly for free, its MUCH better. Also, you haven't really set it up optimally ... it looked a little bunched up.
Zackyjack 1 year ago
@oneraindog
I've had excellent results with the stock rainfly. It's light and works.
mrsparex 1 year ago
Thanks for the review... if you do any more I would like to see one on water filtration inline and pumps.
Thanks again.
artgod 2 years ago
I will keep that in mind!
hezzy1220 2 years ago
it is not a tent....it's a HAMMOCK
nice vid
MeanJRod 2 years ago
Was a good review. But would have been good to see you tie the knots involved in lashing the hammock to the tree's
mlndstream 2 years ago
Nice review.
keisreeman 2 years ago
Google "History of Hennessy Hammock Manufacturing" to view their statement about their manufacturing operations in the US, Canada and China
hfinster 2 years ago
i chose a warbonnet blackbird cos hennessey are made in china now and people say the quality has gone down the crapper
sweetypie000 2 years ago
It takes some getting used to. Expect your first set up time to be around 20 minutes as u learn and get used to the knot, needed tree size & distance, & height of straps. Even with a mat, your arms can get cold unless you pull the bag up over your shoulders--the hammock curls around your arms. Getting into the bag was a nightmare until I realized I could put the upper half in the tent hanging the rest out, putting my feet in and sitting onto the bag and pulling feet with bag up into the tent.
BrokenAeroVT 2 years ago
I couldn't believe how comfortable it was when I first laid in it. But pressure spots still developed by the morning, probably because of the pad. It can get a little claustraphobic in there. If you wake up from difficulty breathing because of dry mouth & throat, it's not readily apparent how to get out to get water due to incoherence, and a panic can ensue if you are prone to that. Better prepared--Bring a small squirt bottle of water with you.
BrokenAeroVT 2 years ago
great vid
travelinty 2 years ago
why not just get a normal hammock, misquote netting, and use your pancho as a tarp? All in an even over the top items you still spend less than half
YouMockMe 2 years ago
Point well put. This would be a cheaper option for anyone starting into hammock camping.
hezzy1220 2 years ago
Hennessy now makes a tarp that doubles as a rain cape so you can leave your poncho at home.
hfinster 2 years ago
really good video man
seedy80 2 years ago
I 'm thinking about trying hammock camping. Your video REALLY helped in giving some good advice and insight before buying- thank you so much!
candym 2 years ago
Nice Video!
larrylynn123 2 years ago