Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

[Scotty]

I just discovered the Hennessy Hammock in my internet searches for camping gear and I find them quite interesting as an alternative to carrying a tent. I was wondering if any of you have tried these and what you think of them. I think I want one.

 

http://hennessyhammock.com/

[Rex Kerr]

I haven't used that particular brand [I use an Amazonas Mokito], but I've been using hammocks for bike & hike camping for the last 3-4 years.   There's a site called hammockforums.net, which can give you a lot of good advice -- you'll learn a lot about underquilts, overquilts, DIY hammocks, tree straps, etc, etc...

I LOVE no longer always finding the one rock for my shoulder to lie on. :-)  The big drawback, though, is that a hammock gets colder at night due to not having the ground as insulation and compressing your sleeping back underneath you, thus the underquilts. 

Overall it's a great way to go and significantly reduces the weight of your load.

On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 5:49 PM, Scotty <bong...@verizon.net> wrote:

I just discovered the Hennessy Hammock in my internet searches for camping gear and I find them quite interesting as an alternative to carrying a tent. I was wondering if any of you have tried these and what you think of them. I think I want one.

 

http://hennessyhammock.com/

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[Scotty]

That drawback might be a bonus for me. Being in Florida the extra air circulation may be a good thing. Thanks for the link.

[Jack Warman]

I just started Hennessey camping this season and only made it out a few times with mine.  All told, I've done probably a half dozen nights in it.  

The comments about your underside being cool are true.  The first time I went out in it, I had my Wiggy bag and vapor barrier and what I thought to be ample sleep clothing for the weather.  I fell asleep, and woke up 40 minutes later with one cold side.  I rolled over and was thrilled to be warm again... for about another 40 minutes.  Much of the night was like that.  :-)  Last spring I found their winter kit on sale and I got it.  I haven't been out in even Autumn like weather in it, but it was good in late Spring.

Good way t stealth camp, too, if you're into that sort of thing.  I was scouting locations this past weekend and actually stumbled upon a small pedestrian bridge over a little babbling brook and realized it would be a piece of cake to hang the tent under it.  I'm determined to try it some day.  :-)  

Oh, and I hosted an S24O here in NC in early June.  About a dozen folks came out, and we had 6 hammocks, 5 of them Hennessey.  :-)  Its a good way to go!  

Enjoy, 
Jack

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On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 8:49 PM, Scotty <bong...@verizon.net> wrote:

I just discovered the Hennessy Hammock in my internet searches for camping gear and I find them quite interesting as an alternative to carrying a tent. I was wondering if any of you have tried these and what you think of them. I think I want one.

 

http://hennessyhammock.com/

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[Manuel Acosta]

Make your own out of paracord and a tarp.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/6067459201/in/set-72157627488726100
Easy find a youtube video about it. The paracord and tarp is also
multi-use.

[Robert F. Harrison]

I love mine. It's light, easy to pack up, and very comfortable. What everyone else has been saying about being a bit cool on the bottom side is true but easy to fix - at least out here in Hawaii. I got myself a one of those cheap silvery windshield sun screens and carry that along. They weigh almost nothing and have a thin closed cell construction. I got the smaller one because even though I'm over six feet tall I really only need it under my upper body. It works great and, as I said, is very light - perfect for a bike (you can see it folded up in my large SaddleSack in this image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/4559543495/sizes/l/in/photostream/. My Hennessy is under the yellow rain cover up front. Believe it or not even with all that blue sky it had rained for the first half hour I was out that day. 

Aloha, Bob

On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 5:49 PM, Scotty <bong...@verizon.net> wrote:

I just discovered the Hennessy Hammock in my internet searches for camping gear and I find them quite interesting as an alternative to carrying a tent. I was wondering if any of you have tried these and what you think of them. I think I want one.

 

http://hennessyhammock.com/

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[Rex Kerr]

On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 9:07 PM, Robert F. Harrison <rfhar...@gmail.com> wrote:

I got myself a one of those cheap silvery windshield sun screens and carry that along. They weigh almost nothing and have a thin closed cell construction. I got the smaller one because even though I'm over six feet tall I really only need it under my upper body.

 

That's a neat idea.  It really depends on your climate.  On my last trip into the Sierra Nevada mountains I had a down underquilt hanging under my hammock, a tarp to keep the wind at bay, a bag rated to 0F, and was freezing on some of the higher, more exposed, peaks.  I didn't sleep very much a few nights because I was so cold.  That said, stealth camping on the shores of Lake Baryessa in July was just fine with a light bag and no underquilt or pad.

[Matthew Z.]

I've always been pleased with mine. Brought it to the first Riv
Weekend, got quite a few interested folks checking it out.

Had to close the exhibit so I could get some rest :D

Treehuggers are handy, and quite light. Would want a pair if I was
traveling light, even without the whole Hammock.

Find their pricing quite fair for the work, materials, and support
after purchase.

Haven't built my own, but some of the truly dedicated Hammock campers
have used fleece and windshield sunscreens(!) to keep their undersides
warm.

My Cat's Meow and a thermarest pad was too much for Diablo that first
night. Do layer, and expect to be a bit fiddly 'til you dial in your
personal insulation preferences.

Larger fly they offer is good for sheltering your steel steed from the
elements, as well :D

Cheers,
Matthew Z

[rcnute]

Funny, I was just reading Alex Wetmore's blog on this:
http://blogs.phred.org/blogs/alex_wetmore/archive/2010/01/28/gifford-powdercoat-and-details.aspx

Ryan

[Kris]

Timely discussion as I just purchased an Expedition Asym. I have only
set it up in my back yard but I think I will really like it. It HAS
to be better than a tent for me. Not once have I slept well in a tent
without some sort of sleep aid.

I highly recommend watching all the setup videos, etc as it's not
idiot proof. Also, I recommend the 'snake skins' accessory. There is
at least one authorized dealer on eBay that offers free snake skins
and shipping.

K

[tarik saleh]

They are good for sure, just remember, if there are no trees, or only
scrub trees, you might have some problems. I got caught by this twice
here in NM. Once I could not find any trees at all near where I
wanted to camp, the other time, everything was too flexy and close to
the ground. You can sort of make a bivvy leanto out of them, but
that is not as comfy, especially if you did not bring a pad.

Tarik

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[John Speare]

There's lots of Hennessy stuff online to check out, but if your deal is S24O/bike touring with the hammock, check out Alex Wetmore's stuff: http://alexwetmore.org/?p=1149

He's fine-tuned the Hennessy set up into an art. I've gone camping with him a few times -- deployment takes about 3 minutes. The trick (not his, but it's documented well) is here: http://alexwetmore.org/?p=610

John Speare
Spokane, WA
http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com

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[Philip Williamson]

In Western Oregon, there are always trees, and usually wet ground. I
would've bought one already, but the price jumps considerably for
those over 6'. First I think I should try camping at all...

Philip

Philip Williamson
www.biketinker.com



On Sep 1, 7:29 am, tarik saleh <tariksa...@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 6:49 PM, Scotty <bongos...@verizon.net> wrote:
> > I just discovered the Hennessy Hammock in my internet searches for camping
> > gear and I find them quite interesting as an alternative to carrying a tent.
> > I was wondering if any of you have tried these and what you think of them. I
> > think I want one.
>
> >http://hennessyhammock.com/
>
> They are good for sure, just remember, if there are no trees, or only
> scrub trees, you might have some problems. I got caught by this twice
> here in NM.  Once I could not find any trees at all near where I
> wanted to camp, the other time, everything was too flexy and close to
> the ground.   You can sort of make a bivvy leanto out of them, but
> that is not as comfy, especially if you did not bring a pad.
>
> Tarik
>
> --
> Tarik Saleh
> tas at tariksaleh dot com

> in los alamos, po box 208, 87544http://tariksaleh.com

[Smitty-A-Go-Go]

I've been using one for a few years. There was a learning curve, but now it's quick to set up and I sleep great. The hardest part is finding 2 trees the right distance apart, that aren't too big or too small, and that don't have obstacles between them (bushes, rocks, baby trees). I use a foam insulation pad + sleeping bag and have been wanting for an under quilt in snowy/cold/windy conditions, but most nights I sleep better in the hammock than I ever did in an on-the-ground tent. 

I like my HH and plan to use it for many more years but if I were to start over in the world of camping hammocks I would probably go with a Warbonnet Hammock instead.