Hennessy Hammock / Tent Part ll

[roosterinboro]

cjc, I set mine up for the first time today. Is the ridge line supposed to be really taut when you're inside?

[cjc5531]

roosterinboro...Yes, very....

[roosterinboro]

@cjc5531 thx. set it up again tonight, practice for this weekend. your video was very helpful. put rain fly on it and stuck it all in the skins. you just cannot beat the time for setup and takedown.

[cjc5531]

roosterinboro...Great glad it help and it is the way the go...Take care

[jasonbell70]

Who made the compression sack that you used?

[cjc5531]

jasonbell70 ......Kelty

[secretsquirrell13]

what about if the rain fly got wet would you want to stow it away with the hammock in the snake skins or would you want it to dry out first??.....thanks.

[cjc5531]

secretsquirrell13 I dry it if I can but sometimes you can't in which I always air it later never been a problem yet...Take care

[secretsquirrell13]

@cjc5531 roger that, thanks.

[icychap]

When you put a pad/sleeping bag into the hammock, doesn't that block the entrance through the bottom?

[cjc5531]

icychap..Yes, but it's no problem to push it to the side when you need to exit ....

[pkbjorn35]

Do ya lay flat or a slight banana shaped bend when ya lay down?

[cjc5531]

pkbjorn35 ...You can lay flat if you want...

[f0xmuld3r]

Cool video. Looks to me however that you will have to leave all your gear outside in the open as it does not have the room inside for a person and a medium/large size backpack? Don't you think that's a big disadvantage?

[cjc5531]

f0xmuld3r...Thanks and most of you gear will be outside but mine has fit well under the rain fly on a small tripod that I tie together as needed. I also carry a lite mil trash bag in my packs for rain cover if needed. The weight and comfort to me out weigh my gear storage not being inside. Take care

[f0xmuld3r]

@cjc5531 Thanks for the info. I guess that leaving your stuff outside is just something you would have to get used to. I feel a little ambivalent to doing so as someone or something might get to your gear.

As such I think that it limits the usage of a hammock a bit (in my opinion).

However, it seems comfortable an easy to set up.

[StevelaFrench]

I was a little leery of spending more than 100 dollars on a hammock, yet, after I did I have no regrets whatsoever. A pad is really nice under your ass if it's cold. I've slept better in my Hennessy than I do in my bed, and my dog joins me when he comes with us... the only thing I can think of that would make this hammock better is if they made one for two people. :)

[cjc5531]

StevelaFrench....So much better than a tent in so many ways...Take care...

[snoopy8944]

one of the best setup and explanation videos that I have seen thus far. Thanks alot

[cjc5531]

snoopy8944 Its all worth while if it helps someone out...Thanks for the comments....Keeps me going on the VID's

[redsbleeding2003]

great videos kind of reminds me when i was being born

[cjc5531]

redsbleeding2003 Thanks....

[cjc5531]

Thanks!!!

[Denbo68]

Hennessy really should link to part I and II of your video from their website. Mine arrives today and I am eager to set it up.

[cjc5531]

Denbo68 ....Hey thanks so much..You'll really like it...Take care..

[OregonBackpacker]

if u want can u detach the rain fly and mesh

[cjc5531]

You can detach the rain fly but the mesh is built into the hammock...

[Nisp2]

Very good videos thanks so much, I plan to buy the ultralite really soon.

One question though where do you store your pack/gear overnight?

[cjc5531]

Thanks for watching....What I do with the gear is I take a light mil trash bag and cover my gear at night to keep dry and place this on the tree I'm rigged to. Sometimes its supported off the branches and sometimes tied off to the tree. Really depends on the tree configuration....

[Zackyjack]

@Nisp2 I would really like to know that too as I too intend to buy one soon. I had wondered if you could attach hooks to the line that holds up the hennessy, possibly with some bowline loops (?) and hang it from there? What if my pack weighs 10-15kg?

[cjc5531]

Zackyjack I guess you could as long as you don't exceed the weight limit that the hammock was designed for....remember your weight combined with the pack weight, I would check with the manufacturer......

[tgauperaa]

Great video, thanks!

[cjc5531]

Thanks so Much.....

[napoleon19]

Great review. I've been debating whether or not to get one for a few days now. This review sealed the deal. I'm ordering one right now.

[cjc5531]

Napoleon thanks so much...I think you'll really like it....

[ragegap]

I get my hammock with the snakeskins on back in the original stuff sack !

[hexter1919]

Does it come with the snake skins? If not where do you get them?

[cjc5531]

Mine came with it because of a web deal at that time where I bought a couple of tents. Not sure if you buy one tent if that is included or not. Hennessy has these for sale as well....

[zoolanderfred]

Great review! I bought two Hennessyhammock's. Both are the Deluxe Explorers. My son and i love them. We use our therma-rest pads in the hammock and it keeps the chill off our backs. We'll never go back to a tent! Love all your reviews. Keep em comin.

[cjc5531]

Thanks...Therma-rest pads what a great idea for those cool nights...Feel the same about the tents myself---More coming soon...Take care...

[bluecarpenter]

your review of this hammock is alot better that most of the others that Ive watched.  I'm in the process of doing research on which hammock that I would like to get.

[cjc5531]

Hey Thanks, I really like mine and good luck with yours....

[larrylynn123]

Great how to video.......Thanks!

[cjc5531]

Thanks so much...

[extremebordum]

thats for the review. im thining of getting one for canoe trips.

[cjc5531]

Think you'll really like it..I'll never go back to the ground again...Thanks for watching...

[cjc5531]

Finally winter is over.....Now it's time to do my thing...Take care

[3246mms]

Thanks brother. You had a very nice day to do the video, isn't it great?