I find taking a little more time folding the tarp around the hammock and itself (if that makes sense) and wrapping the guide ropes around the whole thing is a much tidier way of using the skins, they just slip on with ease, i've timed myself and can pack my hammock in around 2mins in this way
We have mentioned the issue of snake skin size to Hennessey but no joy. You could try the DD Hammock equivalent, DD Hammock Sheath, they are an excellent alternative.
@RVOps My experience with the snake skins is that they fit ok, just start at one end of the hammock and roll it up half way, don't just squeeze it into. Once it's rolled up, it is fairly easy to slide the snake skin over, then go to the other end, roll it up also, and slide the other snake skin over. They even overlap.
Question: do you also have the super shelter 4 season insulation system for the expedition?
I believe snakeskins come in different sizes, from Hennessy page: Specifications SnakeSkins #3 For Expedition Asym, Scout and Explorer Ultralight, Ultralite Backpacker . 77" long 7 1/2" circumference at wide end 2" circumference at narrow end SnakeSkins#4 For Explorer Deluxe Safari Deluxe Survivor Evader 84 " long 9" circumference at wide end 2" circumference at narrow end
@touchnova I have an explorer and expedition with the snake skins and noticed that over time the snake skins do tend to stretch out and make pulling them over your hammock a bit easier, but they are a bit of a pain when you first get them. When I 1st got mine I could barely fit the hammock alone after abouta month or so I can now fit both my hammock and stock fly in one snake skin with minimal effort. Hope this helps.
Great video. My next purchase is going to be for an Explorer Deluxe. Thanks to your video I have to look at another model because Im only 5'7" and I may not need something that big. Keep up the good work.
@RVOps Loved the outakes at the end. Made me happy Im not the only one that needs a lot of takes when I make a video. Just for the record being Im under 6 (Im 5'7") foot and only weigh 170 which model should I be looking into??
Got be honest i think you would be pushing the bounds in the Deluxe. The Hennessy Safari's limit is 350. Hope this helps.
RVOps 6 months ago
Great Vid just wondering what is the weight rating on the big hammock. I am 6'4 and about 350. Would that be able to support me?
hempseed57 6 months ago
I find taking a little more time folding the tarp around the hammock and itself (if that makes sense) and wrapping the guide ropes around the whole thing is a much tidier way of using the skins, they just slip on with ease, i've timed myself and can pack my hammock in around 2mins in this way
hockingham 10 months ago
great outtakes at the end. Good way to keep the viewer all the way threw the video.
idrobinhood 11 months ago
Great update and demo. One thought on the skins...seems like just a tiny bit more material would make process easier. Thanks for postin' up!
touchnova 11 months ago
We have mentioned the issue of snake skin size to Hennessey but no joy. You could try the DD Hammock equivalent, DD Hammock Sheath, they are an excellent alternative.
RVOps 11 months ago
@RVOps My experience with the snake skins is that they fit ok, just start at one end of the hammock and roll it up half way, don't just squeeze it into. Once it's rolled up, it is fairly easy to slide the snake skin over, then go to the other end, roll it up also, and slide the other snake skin over. They even overlap.
Question: do you also have the super shelter 4 season insulation system for the expedition?
Cheers
ekhaat 11 months ago
tsalesto 11 months ago
@touchnova I have an explorer and expedition with the snake skins and noticed that over time the snake skins do tend to stretch out and make pulling them over your hammock a bit easier, but they are a bit of a pain when you first get them. When I 1st got mine I could barely fit the hammock alone after abouta month or so I can now fit both my hammock and stock fly in one snake skin with minimal effort. Hope this helps.
johnj1200 2 months ago
Well done you got there in the end !!! Great hammock, keep up the good work.
bergpanther 11 months ago
Many thanks, did you spot the outakes at the end?
RVOps 11 months ago
Great video. My next purchase is going to be for an Explorer Deluxe. Thanks to your video I have to look at another model because Im only 5'7" and I may not need something that big. Keep up the good work.
05MagnumSXT 11 months ago
Many thanks. We will be posting a demo on the Hennessy Expedition Asym tomorrow.
Did you spot the outakes at the end?
RVOps 11 months ago
@RVOps Loved the outakes at the end. Made me happy Im not the only one that needs a lot of takes when I make a video. Just for the record being Im under 6 (Im 5'7") foot and only weigh 170 which model should I be looking into??
05MagnumSXT 11 months ago
I would opt for the Expedition Asym or Scout.
RVOps 11 months ago