Hennessy Hammock Expedition Edition Review

[martyman5000]

Every time I go camping I sleep horribly...I can't imagine hanging and trying to balance myself in a hammock is going to be restful.

[AtlasRider]

@martyman5000 I stick my sleeping pad in my bivey sack and I sleep ok.

[Wolvve]

can it handle rain/wind storms?

[AtlasRider]

@Wolvve I've camping in heavy rain and the tarp held up well. I've never been in heavy rain and wind. I imagine you'll get a little wet. Although if you have a waterproof bivy sack you could minimize the water some more.

[SniperAlza]

great review thanx i am going to get one for use here in the highlands of scotland

[disillusions]

I just got one of these - the explorer deluxe model - and am very happy with it.

Just out of curiosity - did you end up using this hammock for the bulk of your trip?

[AtlasRider]

@disillusions I used it about half the time when I was camping. When the terrain wasn't possible to lay a tent down, or I was too tired to setup my whole tent

[H0bbits]

Great video! I cant wait to get one!!!

[MrBrotato]

You should put an Amazon referral link in the video description or something. It's easier to just Google this product than pause your video and type out a strange URL.

[snowlover45]

what the heck ar ur shoes

[TurdQuadratic]

@snowlover45 Vibram FiveFingers

[MortuusCruor]

@snowlover45 the most comfortable shoes that exist.

[freedomsvigil]

@snowlover45 vibram five fingers.made for barefoot running.

[lard33333]

Great vid. Very informative! mayb a personal question but that house in the background.. is that yours? and if so its beautiful.. what do you do for a living!? thanks.

[AtlasRider]

@lard33333 Not my house. Did video when my friend was house sitting there.

[GDeadphans]

correction, 2 pounds 12 oz :)

[marktype1]

what is that on your feet?

[AtlasRider]

@chrisNova777 If you google "REI compression sack" it should point you to the right page. THey should have the straps on it

[AtlasRider]

@chrisNova777 I happened to be in REI today. I confirmed that it is a 15L compression sack.

[AtlasRider]

@chrisNova777 I bought it separately. I bought an 11L or 15L one from REI I forget which one.

[AtlasRider]

@chrisNova777 Vibrams Five Fingers. Google'em, they are awesome.

[rockynanach]

@AtlasRider i just thought you had really dirty feet lol

[gasdorf]

dam youtube the video keeps stopping every 3 sec

[psypc3]

what is your favorite this hammock or a nice Nemo Morpho tent that you made a video on it??? i prefer the tent because it feels more secure and with a hammock if you don't have trees what do you do???

[AtlasRider]

@psypc3 If I had to pick one or the other, I would go with the tent. The hammock is a nice, but it also packs so small that I don't think it's a problem to back both.

[IronGinkgo]

Thanks for the review. What a neat set up! I keep trying to find use for it in my camping expos. Usually its high altitude and rough country. Probably too cold. its just such a good design, I'm just annoyed that I don't have enough reasons to buy one.

[anurse1971]

Met the maker of these hammocks back in 1999. bought his first two off the production line and they are great! amazingly simple and light. am glad to see he has made these new onws even better. thanks for the vids...

[leefoll]

Hey Atlas what are you wearing on your feet? Are they comfortable? and are they breathable? Thanks, Lee

[AtlasRider]

@leefoll I've gotten a lot of questions about the shoes. A video is to come to explain more about them.

[kawasakipride27]

lmao when u get out of it its like bein a baby during birth lol and that thing is awesome

[ToastToGo]

That thing is so cool. I love hammocks.

[cdwolf]

Nice Review AR. Years ago I had a  Military issue "Jungle hammock" I must say it was very comfy.

Stay safe!

[JumpinPakFlash]

You spread the opening and then fall out :-P

[Boardinftw]

Right on, thanks for reviewing/demonstrating that, I bought one a little while back already and got a free scout hammock with it but haven't set it up yet.

Did you find what size that stuff sack is?

[motored85]

Good review, thats an awesome hammock, I might have to pick one up, as well as a pair of those Five Fingers, those would be perfect vacation shoes.

[8TBALL]

Great review. Long sleeves? Yikes, you have to be hot. I live in Arkansas, 101 degrees with 100 percent humidity, it will suffocate, no way I could do long sleeves. I'm sure the air is much drier there in Arizona. Cool shoes, I'll have to check those out.

[AtlasRider]

@8TBALL It's a sweat wicking material that keeps me cooler than if I was completely shirtless. Covering my skin from the sun keeps me cooler too.

[8TBALL]

@AtlasRider nice, I'll look into them. Thanks.

[xNoEmotionzx]

im tempted to buy one of these and just startsleeping in my back yard.... i love hammocks

[cybrnathan]

Great review. I've seen those in various sporting goods stores, but never really took a close look at them.

[britex3186]

I don't camp but I know some who do, might be a good bday or xmas gift. I will keep it in mind.

[DasPenguin85]

What's the weight rating on that thing? Would it stand a 210+lb. 6'6" dude? I want a pair of those shoes - those things are cool!

[AtlasRider]

@DasPenguin85 It has a 300 lb weight limit

[psypc3]

cool hammock but if it rains and the wind does't make u tip ever or you can't sleep

[AtlasRider]

@psypc3 I failed to mention it, but the hammock has extra strings attached at the bottom that you could secure to some stakes in the ground for more stability if conditions are windy

[chiriakos]

interesting hammock.it looks practical.funny shoes.i want to get a pair of those.where can i get them?(i am from Romania and i think i cant find them here.) and watch out for the cactus.:)

[XghostriderrX]

tree included?

[Hempage]

Wow, that thing is ROOMY! But, you failed to mention any sort of ball-park price in your video! Lol... for some of us, price is very important.

Personally, I've always liked very lightweight tents, but that might be because I'm from the great plains, and trees are hard to come by out here.

[cokecan500]

@Hempage I was hoping for a price too, that's an interesting alternative to a tent :D

Too bad trees aren't included...

[AtlasRider]

@Hempage Sorry, it goes for about $160

[Hempage]

@AtlasRider That sounds about right. If I had the money to spare for one, I'd probably get it, even if the trees aren't included!

[slowfaller]

Going on my Birthday list that my wife forces me to create :D

[InsaneRebel360]

Holy crap  Thats sweet. If I went camping more I would buy one.

[InsaneRebel360]

@medlinsrednose Im not a redneck. I dont mudbog, "raise chickens", or talk about auto repair every 5 mins. Only animal part ive sucked was a "female" cow utter, and yeah real milk came out of it.

[cashstore1]

Can you hook it up to a couple of Saguaro cactus if there are no trees around?

It keeps you off the ground so you don't have to worry about rattle snakes. LOL

Seriously I think it's a good idea. It would be great for a quick campsite. It also will keep you off the ground in a storm. Not sure if I would buy one. I can see where it would come in handy if you are concerned about weight and volume when it comes to pack a bike for travel, and you know there will be trees around.

[sunnyjason]

it feels like its giving birth.

[sunnyjason]

lol thats very good design, I like it.

[shiftplusone80]

Nice, thanks for sharing.

[pulse0000]

Really cool thanks.And just a question does it keep you cool in that heat?

[AtlasRider]

@pulse0000 The shade does of course, but the mosquito netting restricts air flow a bit. I'm thinking of taking it to a tailor to see if they can install a zipper so I can take the mosquito netting on or off.

[pulse0000]

@AtlasRider Probably the easier way to do that is take a pair of scissors or a knife and cut along the edge and then take a strip of velcro and attach it along the base of the netting and where you cut the netting away from.

[AtlasRider]

@pulse0000 I like that idea, I might check out doing that instead of a zipper

[hondascoot]

Great hammock... now explain the shoes!

[AtlasRider]

@hondascoot Heh google Vibrams Five Fingers

[krayziesensei]

That is pretty much the coolest f*cking thing I've ever seen! I want one!!!!

[Moosepiesandwich]

Great to prevent insects and snakes from finding their way into the bag during the night and eliminates bumpy ground problems, nice!

[adventureicecream]

A user on advrider.com by the name of thecanoeguy used one of these while riding around Europe. He was impressed buy it also. I think I'll check one of these out. :)

[twheless]

If you like the idea of hammock camping, also check out the warbonnet blackbird. It is very popular among hammock campers and you can find good info at hammockforums

[hhslf]

That's pretty cool.

[02wheels]

very nice the screen seems nce for keeping the bugs out.