Hennessy Hammock

[magichamster1]

Nice video. I just bought mine this Christmas. How did you tie down your fly tarp? Are you using tent stakes?

[VegasRedneck1]

forget about bears - they won't bother you. Cats though, still like to play - even the big ones and you'd look like a sack lunch hahahaha

[bluemountaindrivepae]

I heard mosquitos can bite thru the fabric of the Hennesee hammock.

[mhoffmann18]

@bluemountaindrivepae thats unfortunately true... :D

[Raioh87]

Looks like a human piñata setup for bears, just whack 'em to get to the juicy human inside! lol

[goldenscales]

Looks like the thing for those of us who no longer want to sleep on the ground!

[sirpc2]

You have to hang them higher, so the bears won't catch you when you sleep ;D

[magicamoon]

@sirpc2 But if to hang the hammock higher to avoid the bears, how to be able to get inside the hammock then? Is there a ladder or something?

[borys66]

@magicamoon Note: Bears are excellent climbers, your suspension lines will need to be a good distance to avoid bear swiping of you and made of a material that can withstand chewing/clawing and 200kg(estimate) swiping force perhaps more if it puts body weight on - I think they can weigh somewhere in the vicinity of 160kg(black grizzly - brown bears can weigh near 700kg so you do the math).

[jarehad0415]

@borys66 unless you've got food in there with you, or you smeared it all over yourself, a bear is very unlikely to try to eat/attack you while you're in a tent/hammock. most people don't understand that most bear attacks occur either because the human frightened it or if they are not wisely securing their food. chill guys. just respect your surroundings and be careful.

[grahamcracker48]

@jfrojas if you want a 2 person hammock that supports 400 lbs go with eno it is a way better hammock than hennesy oh it's 6'8" by 9'10" and 22 oz

[iceaxe56]

looks like it is in the middle of the trail--It feels like you been sleeping standing up the next morning

[trje246]

just wondering...i'd love to sleep in a hammock but i am afraid my back would give out....anyone had any problems here???

[1CaptainAustralia1]

I need to know where I can get some business hammocks

[lenhoj85]

lol simpsons

[jfrojas]

Hi, can 2 people 5'4" tall and total of 260 pounds use ONE Hennessy Hammock without breaking it?

Thank you.

[flatfishy]

wouldn't have thought so it's quite snug for one

[jfrojas]

Thank you.

[konfidential7]

they have some with weight limits of 300 lbs

[BigBents]

@jfrojas no its limit is 250.

[BigBents]

@jfrojas but if you want to try it go ahead ;) but make sure u bring something else just in case

[adambaum]

To address a few other concerns, Yes if you do not tie your lashing taught and tight it will sag over night. There is a video on the site that shows how to tie the lashings. Also I used a coleman pad in the bottom of my hammock and a coleman sleeping bag to prevent getting cold. With layered clothing (hooded sweatshirt) I stayed comfortable in mid 20's weather. The next morning when I got up everything was iced over and I was suprisingly still warm.

[adambaum]

MunkeySpaz, the velcro has lasted me for awhile with no sign of any problems. Once you have brought your legs up through the entrance the fly comes together and the velcro is together. You can easily reinforce the grip of the velcro by pushing it together with your hands. The velcro fly is a good seal and the mesh on the top is so fine that a bug would have to be extremely small to get in. Overall its much more bug proof than any tent I have used.

[MunkeySpaz]

Im curious to know how well that velcro on the bottom has lasted? Also, how well does it close up once your in it? Does it prevent bugs and insects from getitng in there?

[tpops100]

Sounds like someone's deforesting around you.

[Usafpj13]

you dont even need trees...me and my buddy use our rollbars on our jeeps!

[kimmarie801]

how do you climb in it after you put it up AND how do both of you climb in it after you put it up- I'm wondering, to see if I can do this, thanks

[samuelK2008]

Does it really keep you dry?

[cuvtixo]

Yes rainfly works, a "deluxe" hex rainfly is available. You have to get inventive to keep warm on cold nights though. I've heard of people using different techniques to insulate against cold air.

[thegreatestchallenge]

u must have a bigger rainfly to stop wind, and a wind resistant candle lamp burning under the hammock

[NancyToday]

Now that's luxury hammocking. That would be perfect for blackfly season in Ontario!

[larrylynn123]

Cool...where's the beer?

[ryandmalone]

HH's are great, you should hang it from trees that are closer together, the less rope you use, the less it will sag.

[governmentrefunds]

I want to set one of these way up in the tree so you actually have to climb the tree to sleep in it. It would feel cool to be up with the birds not the bears.

[Rutter1994]

and what when it falls? :'<

[manypersons]

it probably won't unless u weigh more than 135kg

[andyroo89]

and just in case I will have rope tide to my tactical vest or have more support on it.

[r00sterfire]

that sucks you can hear the highway, lol

[TRohr]

Going to REI with my Seedhouse SL1 to return it for this tomorrow!

[timmaay18]

wow u guys set it up really high, arent u supposed to set it at chair height?

[zardozspeaks2u]

Just to say I have one of these too and a very bad back. It is the closest to pain free I can be whilst lying down. £100 hammock is way better than a £1200 memory foam delux mattress!!

[anarky4321]

i think those are the 'ultralite backpacker's; i have the UL explorer and it looks larger than the ones they have

[Ekdog]

Which model is this?

[ManlyBannister]

I'm tempted by these hammocks, but I dunno. I have a seriously bad back from an accident, and though they say you can lay almost flat, it still looks to me like it sags and I'd have severe back pains in the morning. I haven't seen any photos or video that show this "almost flat" thing they talk about.

[jtcavers]

You lay in it kind of sideways (on an angle) and this is how you lie flat.

I too have a BAD lower back and need to lay flat. I have found this a great way to enjoy nature, while keeping virtually pain free.

If you have any other questions feel free to ask...

[ManlyBannister]

How about upper back? I can't have my head at much of an angle from my back at all or else I have problems... not only do I have a bad lower back, but also upper between my shoulder blades, etc.

I actually sleep on the floor (with cushion) because I need a firm flat surface.

I just wish I could get a "test drive" of one of these.

I also have meniere's disease, a vestibular disorder, and other vertigo from a head injury (same accident) so maybe this is a bad idea anyway - seasickness.

[jtcavers]

If you wanted to test drive it you could always just order one and try it out. If it doesn't work for you...return it.

The hammock does sway a bit with the wind and your body movement, so that could exacerbate your vertigo.

[ManlyBannister]

Thanks, I wasn't sure if they allowed returns.

[adambaum]

I too have Meniers disease, though its not terrible, but I didnt have any problems with this hammock. I pulled the elastic cords very tight before staking down, this prevent any movement when adjusting in the hammock or from weather.

[BivouacBradley]

@ManlyBannister I too have a bad back and spent most of my camping trips complaining about how much pain I was in. Since switching to my Hennessy I've had no such problems. Even if a hard day's canoeing throws out my back I know a night in the hammock will restore it to proper condition.

[spruance420]

Hennessy owner for 4 years now. Love it. Not for winter camping though.

[hitchcraft]

Hammock is sagging over time. To avoid that use a Hitchcraft Monster tie that gives you split second adjustability and no need of any knots. )