Hennessey Hammock Vs Warbonnet Blackbird Part 3

Detailed Review of the Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock

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Travel & Events

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• Warbonnet
• Blackbird

[sumguy68]

you look more comfortable sitting in the HH. Seems to be a lot less slack the way you setup HH. The WB seems like your legs will lose circulation from being jacked up over the edge because your butt is hanging low to miss the ridgeline.

[RaulPerez1]

@sumguy68 - looks can be deceiving. I am way more comfortable with the Warbonnet line of hammocks having spent 2 solid seasons using it for many multi-day hikes. Of course its my personal opinion and preference. Your mileage may vary.

[milesj72781]

Warbonnet for a crushing victory. I have the traveler for ultra-light trips, and the blackbird for more relaxed trips.

Raul- What do you use for insulation? Some underquilts fit better than others. Have you reviewed any?

[RaulPerez1]

@milesj72781 - I used the Jacks R Better MW 3 and MW 4 but I found them overly bulky and set up time was a bit clumsy for my taste. I now use the WB Yeti 3 season and Winter edition and I havent been let down. Check out my videos you will see all those UQ in action. I believe I've done a review of the MW 4 and the winter editions of the Yeti and Black Mamba. Have a look you will find them on my page.

[ricktreks]

I'm 5'10, 170 lbs. I own 2 HH's and finally had the opportunity to try the WB Blackbird. I can see why people rave about it; however none of the features that make it so unique work for me, as I do most hiking & camping in the hot tropical jungle. 1) Adding the fly, webbing & guylines makes it heavier than HH hyperlite. 2) The extra fabric from the shelf and footbox folds and drapes on your skin, adding condensation and preventing ventilation. HH's simpler design promotes ventillation.

[RaulPerez1]

@ricktreks - Personally the HH stock tarp is too small for me as the tarp in my "Summer Changes" video provides enough protection to cook in the rain. Weight penalty..not much. As far as condensation problem I havent had an issue and I haven't heard any that have had that problem. Did condensation happen to you while you used it?

[dibdevlon]

Thanks for the vid I was thinking of the Hennessy but the price is staggering and from further observation the entrance is a novelty.

[BigTVideos]

Great job, good info, have a look at my vid Hammock, flint, Willy. Let me know what ya think.

[rainmechanic]

This is the video series i was looking for... thanks for making it. Ive seen vids on both hammocks but no head to head comparisons... I was already leaning toward the warbonnet, but this video series sealed the deal for me... I realize that ultralight weight is a big selling feature of this type of shelter, however i would like to see both of these companies offer a heavy duty version .. heavier fabric, larger zipper... Even at twice the weight these would still come in around 3 lbs..

[ricktreks]

@RaulPerez1 - U said the magic word "personally". It's all about one's taste and environment. In the tropics, heat & humidity are very high, so I sleep in shorts to cool off. The Blackbird footbox & shelf fabric fold against my skin, preventing ventilation and making me sweat more. In my habitat, I'd only recommend the Blackbird to tall & heavier people, just because it's lighter than HH's Explorer or other similar model.

Besides, I find HHs tarp size & velcro entrance a big plus in the jungle.

[ricktreks]

@thegreatestchallenge I don't find that to be a mistake. It's just more suitable for some environments and not others. Where I do my camping a mosquito net is essential, thus I'd never try to remove it.