In cooler weather, my sleeping bag didnt provide much warmth where i was. There are some conditions when remaining comfortable is a great challenge. The product is designed in an asymmetric hexagonal shape and is designed to protect hammocks, specifically hennessy hammocks, from the elements. This comfortable, asymmetric hammock has a side entry, doubleslider zipper. Hennessy hammock also provides complimentary standard 107 cm long tree hugger webbing straps to protect the bark of trees. A special message to our customers we know this is a tough time for everyone out there. The hennessy hammock is a great idea, and perfect for warm weather camping, but not quite perfect yet. We started the modern camping hammock revolution over 20 years ago by.
Using a few setup modifications easily found online, setup and take down, even in the rain, take only a matter of minutes. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Designed for hammock camping in colder weather, the f. This is the explorer ultralite asym zippered model. Looking at the eno type quilts though, i am concerned there would be some cold drafts and air leaks without an additional sleeping bag due to the.
You may think hammock camping isnt doable when the temps drop. Were seeing more equipment designed specifically for cold weather hammock camping, and this includes hammock compatible sleeping bags. Even with a good inflatable sleeping pad under you to. If you have questions about the hennessy hammock hennessy expedition asym hammock or other hammocks we sell, contact us to speak with a product expert who can recommend the best hammocks for you. B was engineered around heat retention techniques and has been tested to 2f with no underquilt needed. Several months later and multiple camping expeditions later my hennessy is still. Hammock world pacsac will hold hennessy safari with large hexfly in one operation, packed and ready to go. My son loved it and brags about how great his camp was. Ok, the short story is that the loaner tent i had coming is not coming anymore, and i am heading to north ontario for 4 nights over this weekend.
Hennessy hammock expedition classic hennessy hammock the expedition asym hammock is the next generation of hennessy hammocks most popular model with all the key features including full velcro entrance seal, mesh pocket on ridgeline and webbing straps to. April 12, 2017 hammocks arent just for the beach anymore. If the test succeeds, the lessons can be integrated into longer and riskier itineraries. Were excited to announce that hennessy hammock has been selected as a finalist for the canada post ecommerce awards. Underquilt goodness onetigris hammock underquilt and hennessy camping hammock.
I want to use my hammock year round in the tnnc area. Instead, i turned the hammocks strengths into liabilities. The hennessy hammock supershelter includes a waterproof undercover, a 12inch 1. Cotton hammocks are suitable for home use but while planning for camping. I have three in different weights, the expedition heaviest, backpacker ul, and the hyperlite. There is a great deal of talk about how to stay warm in a hammock. My last trip it was 40 degrees overnight and the sleeping bag was a bit cool so an underquilt is a must if you like cold weather camping. Jan 11, 2015 i threw together a quick overnight trip up in to the olympic mountains. This winter, dont throw your hammock in a box and forget about it until the grass turns green. A sleeping bag in a hammock does almost nothing to keep your underside warm you need bottom insulation as well, assuming its not super warm out overnight. Hammock camping ugq winter dream tarp setup youtube. After untying the first support, gather your hennessy as you approach the other support and stuff into your pacsac in an instant.
I use an oes macat diamondshaped hammock tarp, and ive slept through quite a few blowing rains coming from all directions and never gotten wet. All hennessy hammocks have essentially the same design and patented features. Insulation in a hammock is different than in a tent. Hammocks are available in variety of sizes and material. Shortterm, lowrisk outings are ideal for discovering the optimal applications for and extreme limitations of gear, supplies, and skills. Forecast is for nightly lows of 1 to 2 celsius, or about 30 fahrenheit. The hennessy monsoon rainfly is an all weather shelter for hammock campers.
The hammock forum has a lot of scouters and is very helpful. I stayed dry, and learned a bit about tarp camping in the process. I was out camping a couple of weeks ago when the temps got down into the low 20s. Unfortunately after a late start, knee high snow on a. Nov 14, 2010 greetings all, i may have missed something in my searches about this.
Reach under the hammock and hold onto the reinforcing patch at the bottom center of the entrance with your right hand. I am delighted to report that i slept for 7 undisturbed hours before answering the call of nature, climbing back into my hammock and sleeping for another 2 straight hours. With me i had my trusty hennessy ultralite explorer asym zip hammock. So many plans have been disrupted, there is so much uncertainty and there is a lot of news to cope with every day. Hennessy hammock explorer ultralight asym zip hammock rei. Your hammock rain fly can be setup to reflect heat just like a tent and if thats not enough there are plenty of additional options and accessories for hammock camping in cold weather. Suitable for all hennessys breaking camp is a breeze. The undercover is a waterproof, windproof, silnylon layer that provides another layer of material under the hammock protecting your back from the cooling effects of the wind 9. Release one of the side elastics of the hennessy hammock. After the storms passed we went back to check the camp, and as 23 of the families were packing up wet gear, our hammocks and gear were dry. All hennessy hammocks come complete with attached mosquito netting, detachable rain fly, support ropes, and stuff sack with set up instructions on back. One thing i have observed from my great love of stealth camping.
New listing hennessy hammock snakeskins outdoor travel camping hiking backpacking beach trip. This was dependent on the sleeping bag used and a bag with a lower comfort zone than that used in the test will similarly reduce the 12. Instead, i turned the hammock s strengths into liabilities. Winter hammockingand winter hammock camping is completely possible. Dec 23, 20 this is my first camping experience with the hennessy hammock. In this day and ageya know, since hammocks became uber popular in the past fiveish years among hikers, backpackers, campers, and well, everyonethere are some great accessories and products to keep you warm in a hammock during the cold winter months.
Hennessy hammock is the most innovative solution to lightweight, comfortable camping on the planet. Were excited to announce that hennessy hammock has been selected as a finalist for the canada post e. I see them popping up more and more in scouting events. See more ideas about hammock camping, hammock, camping. The system is designed to pair up with hennessybrand hammocks. Best hammocks for winter camping amok draumr thrillist. This is my first camping experience with the hennessy hammock. Buy the hennessy hammock hennessy expedition asym hammock on sale for a great price at our online store. My uq worked wonders and stayed comfy all night long. Hennessy hammock has a complete line of specialty hammocks, including jungle hammocks, double bottom hammocks, winter hammocks, camos, ultralites, and the right size and weight for anyone up to 350 lbs. When i first tried a hennessy a few years ago, i found that it was very difficult to really understand how they worked from the explanations i found online at the hennessy web site. The hennessy hammock is a legendary piece of camping and survival equipment and has been the choice of. The hennessy hammock insulation system is capable of supporting a lone traveller in extreme cold weather environments down to 12. The eno is perfect for shorter duration but lacks a lot of nice backpacking features.
Most hennessy hammocks are designed in an asymmetric cut to allow for a diagonal lie in the product. I to didnt like being closed in so i sliced out the netting,later adding velcro to pull it up when needed. At last, you will never need to find a level campsite. For temperatures below freezing the hennessy underpadundercover system would work fine with your sleeping bag. From my winter biking experience, i can now keep safe and comfortable while biking down to 25 c. I went down to the park with the wife at 7pm, to set the hammock up and make sure i knew what i was doing before setting off for any adventures. The hennessy hammock supershelter contains three components. When the weather is bad blue ridge is a great option since it has waterproof nylon border that protects against water blowing up under tarp.
Because these accessory webbing straps are complimentary, they are weighed separately from the hammock. Ive heard about hennessy hammocks ever since i got into hammock camping and decided to splurge to see what all the fuss was about. During the winter, its harder to determine if a tree is alive or not just based on looks. Jacks are better is another good brand,my niece used theirs on her thru hike of the a. The included hammock, suspension straps and bug net allows campers to sturdily suspend themselves while a notincluded foam pad keeps the hammock from twisting and turning from your recurring. This was dependent on the sleeping bag used and a bag with a lower comfort zone than that used in the test will similarly reduce the.
Hennessy hammock ultralite backpacker series compact favorites on the long trails. I live in florida and the winter usually lends to some great camping and the islands i like to camp on are nice because of the sea breeze. Instead, keep it handy and learn to brave the elements of cold weather hammock camping. Its important to understand that a hammock in general is not a recommended shelter during the winter. Hennessy hammock hammock tents sale on now rei coop. I used a hennessy hammock the entire time and never regretted it, not once.
As with most outdoor gear, its all a question of how committed you are to investing in the gear you need to be comfortable. Convection causes a serious loss of body heat in a hammock because the wind can blow under the hammock. Hennessy hammock bug nets are sewn all the way around. Check out grand trunks hammock sleeping bag, which actually wraps around the hammock so that no insulation is compressed. May 05, 2017 a woman, a hammock, and a feeling of damp disappointment. Im really interested in cold weather camping and after clearing up the sleepingbagextra gear issue, i can see how the insulated hammock could be a better platform than a tent and sleeping pad.
I hiked over 510 miles in about two months on the appalachian trail from latter part of august to october. A test of the hennessy hammock in an extreme cold weather. Some hardy souls will gladly hang their hammocks in the dead of winter using. This year i have finally got a battery and cpap combo that is small enough and light enough to untether myself from campgrounds and the grid electrical supply. Hennessy hammock expedition asym zip hammock rei coop. The hennessy hammock is a legendary piece of camping and survival equipment and has been the choice of epic expeditions exploring the full length of the nile, congo and amazon rivers, up to the arctic, down into the deepest caves on earth, and other extreme environments around the world. The comfort afforded by being off the ground allowed me to wake up without the sore hips and back i usually experience with tent camping. A woman, a hammock, and a feeling of damp disappointment. In either tent or hammock camping, remember to choose your campsite carefully and watch for branches above your site that could fall due to snow overload or because a tree is dead. Hennessy hammock expedition asym zip 250 lbs 1 kg 6ft 180 cm. Best camping shelter sea kayaker magazine 2005 readers choice award. We got to spend an extra night camping thanks to the hennessy hammock design.
Lots of firsttime hammockers head out with only a sleeping bag for warmth and then are surprised when they freeze their backsides off. While buying a hammock one can choose from cotton, nylon, and a variety of fabrics. Mountain and snow camping in the hennessy hammock youtube. This past year i used such opportunities specifically my. Get the best deals on hennessy hammock outdoor sleeping gear when you shop the largest online selection at.
Blue ridge camping hammock is made of the finest materials. Dec 05, 2012 shortterm, lowrisk outings are ideal for discovering the optimal applications for and extreme limitations of gear, supplies, and skills. Hennessy hammock outdoor sleeping gear for sale ebay. In summer that can make hammock camping quite comfortable. The top enclosure is made of breathable, noncoated, 30d ripstop nylon to aid in trapping body heat on cold nights. Shop for hennessy hammock hammock tents at rei free u. Suitable for all hennessy s breaking camp is a breeze. The system is designed to pair up with hennessy brand hammocks. It provided wonderful shelter in all kinds of weather and temperatures, light wt.
Its the best nights sleep ive had in a hammock and possibly the best nights sleep ive ever had thank you. Camping with hammocks is a wise choice made by many campers. I know hammock camping is a growing trend, and now i understand why. When i started hammock camping i used an 8x10 yard tarp pitched on a diagonal, which is a bit larger than the explorer deluxes standard tarp, and while it provided reasonable coverage i had to pitch it down very low in the rain to keep from getting a lot of blowunder in windy conditions. Dorothy hennessy on camping trip with 5 kids tom is the second from the left. Gear aid bug mesh patch kit keep the bugs out with this handy patch kit. I have a hennessy ul hammock that i must use, and am a bit scared i ve never used it in anythig but summer weather. Aug 03, 2016 hennessy hammock supershelter product description. Set up on the ground tips from users bug protection cold weather faq. The hennessy hammock survivor lightweight comfortable camping.
I should have searched out appropriately spaced trees, rigged my hammock properly, and brought a tarp sized for the job. This article is intended for backpackers who normally sleep in a tent and are interested in learning more about hammock based shelters, and specifically hennessy hammocks. When the weather is bad blue ridge is a great option since it has waterproof nylon border that protects against water blowing up under tarp what makes this hammock different than the others is in the. Fold the hammock in half by holding the released o ring in your left hand and push it straight through to the other side.
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