Hennessy Hammock Review and Demonstration envirosponsible

April 29th, 2010 | by admin |


Thinking about buying a Hennessy Hammock? Check out this video review and demonstration for information that may help you make a decision on your purchase. Personally, I love their sleeping system. They’re lightweight, comfortable, easy to set up, and keep the person inside dry. That said, cold-weather camping can be challenging in a hammock. Similar to an icing bridge, wind that blows on the underside of the hammock rapidly cools the occupant’s backside. An air mattress is an easy remedy, and I’ve heard good things about under quilts. I highly recommend the Hennessy Hammock and will use one for my camping trips 3 seasons out of 4. hennessyhammock.com Please leave comments and feedback.


  1. 25 Responses to “Hennessy Hammock Review and Demonstration envirosponsible”

  2. By AKlegend10 on Apr 29, 2010 | Reply

    How cold did it get at night.

  3. By Tancrad on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    i have an ultralight backpacker. its beautiful.

    the expedition seems more durable, thicker wire to hold weight, i wish the backpacker had the same strong cord that the expedition has, thats all.

  4. By xSeekUpx on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    Make yourself a underquilt. Get some rip stop nylon and some down and make it like a sleep back then attach it to the underside of the hammock. The reason to do it on the outside is so you wont compress the quilt and lose the insulating properties.

  5. By toounfazed on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    Sleeping the hammock is way better than sleeping on the hard ground. I’m an old lady and can hike for 25 miles a day as long as I have the hammock to sleep in at night. BUT, do take a thermarest or a closed cell pad to keep your bottom bits warm if it is cold. I use a three part sleep system with the hammock to use in three seasons: silk liner, Marmot Pounder sleeping bag, and an Adventure Medical bivvy sack. Mixing those items as needed covers most 3 season weather conditions.

  6. By beeftothetaco123 on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    @muetter It dosn’t hurt at all! the hamock forms to your back and curvature witch makes it extremely comfortable

  7. By piercedsquid on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    i don’t know about destroying it, but i imagine that the bottom entry would be a little difficult with it splayed out on the ground, and then you have to lay down and situate it so that the bug net is on top. if i had to go to ground with a hammock, i’d rather have a regular side entry. but i’ve not been able to break into hammocking yet myself.

  8. By muetter on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    how many nights can you sleep in this hammock before your back starts to get sore? Or does it even cause soreness at all?

  9. By envirosponsible on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    Thanks for the heads up.

  10. By envirosponsible on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    I agree with you on all counts. We were canoeing and could afford the extra weight. I won’t use the Hennessy as a bivy since it might destroy the bottom. Thanks for commenting.

  11. By EdVidz on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    You’re in freezing weather using a hammock and two blankets. Why not pile up layers of pine needles and bivy the hammock? Summertime, use it as a hammock. Nice vid but guys you’re packing too much stuff.

  12. By cdltpx on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    sugemery here on you tube

    He is the hammock expert when it comes to it watch his videos and you will agree he is the king of winter hammock.

  13. By tallon1138 on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    What kind of poncho are you using?

  14. By fshcake on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    check out DD Hammocks in GB great kit

  15. By envirosponsible on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    Some people do use hammocks as bivy sacks, though I’ve never tried myself. Good question.

  16. By oneraindog on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    what if you were to hang the hammock low enough so you actually rested on the ground. or pitched it using branches or poles? maybe it would be too hard to get into?

  17. By envirosponsible on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    I know, I’ve looked at them on your website for a while now, the way I used to around Xmas when the Sears catalogue was delivered. The challenges I have are budget and bulk. Your winter system looks like it works very effectively though the price puts it out of my range. I already spent $180 plus tax on an ultralight. Also, the bulk of the kit is a concern. I’m experimenting with a sack that can go under the hammock and be stuffed with natural insulation, cardboard, clothing, etc.

  18. By envirosponsible on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    Winter camping does work in a hammock-if you block the wind blowing under the hammock. Otherwise you’ll freeze up like a bridge in winter.

  19. By hennessyhammock on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    we do have a complete 4 season system, see the hennessyhammock channel for more information

  20. By oneraindog on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    why only 3 seasons of 4? why wouldnt winter camping work with this?

  21. By alikill on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    Great vid!

    You guys had a nice setup.

  22. By woodlanduk on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    learning the hard way is OK but dont take silly risks,being cold is ok for a night but not for a week you soon get a little P***ed off with it,but you live n learn great video…5/5

  23. By sweetypie000 on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    i chose a warbonnet blackbird cos hennessey are made in china now and people say the quality has gone down the crapper

  24. By YouMockMe on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    thanks for the review.

  25. By HillClimbersForum on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    Question, you know how tents can get wet in the morning, did you have a problem with that at all with this hammock?

  26. By roninslam on Apr 30, 2010 | Reply

    Thats funny, in my area Army/Navy stores u cant find the sturdy ones like u have. They just have the lighter ones. Thanks for
    the info I may have to try and locate an online source. Again thanks for the reply.

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