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So a week ago I took the plunge. Typically I'm a tent man. I prefer the smaller 1-2 person tents, basically mini bomb shelters. However, after my last tent tanked, I did a little research and I came across a few tents. One of which was a hammock/tent made by Hennessey that I ended up purchasing.
I was a bit reluctant at first to be honest. I've never had good luck with hammocks, whether it be me flipping out of them, the awkward way to get in/out of them. The "Midnight Sag", my knots slipping, the binding of the knots, the bugs, the rain ... ect. However, after two solid nights of bug free, the best sleep I've ever had in a tent/air mattress I'm happy to report I give the hammock two thumbs up!:bigthumb::bigthumb:
Like I said, it kept the bugs out. It was a great night's rest. Quick quick setup(make sure to buy the snakeskins), it's super light to travel with if your a back packer,. The build quality is excellent. In warmer weather it's cool and comfy, and with a good pad and a good sleeping bag I can see how it could be used in much colder temperatures. It's kind of a pain getting in and out given once your in your somewhat sealed in, but it's just something to get used of. It's got hooks and a ridgeline up top to keep the bug net out of your face(pretty ingenious). The hooks are ideal for hanging a light, maybe hooking your backpack on one, a book ... ect. It's incredibly sturdy, I had a bit of wind one night and actually the gentle rocking motion put me to sleep ....
I guess what I'm saying is if you haven't ever looked at a hammock to camp in, I'd recommend it, especially in the rocky mountains where I tested it
The neat thing, is you are suppose to lay a different way than you would originally in a hammock, and thus you can sleep straight, or with a slight curve, on your stomach ... in a fetal position ... ect ...
Anyways, I'm not associated with them in any way, but figured I'd share a great experience/product with the rest of you ...
I was a bit reluctant at first to be honest. I've never had good luck with hammocks, whether it be me flipping out of them, the awkward way to get in/out of them. The "Midnight Sag", my knots slipping, the binding of the knots, the bugs, the rain ... ect. However, after two solid nights of bug free, the best sleep I've ever had in a tent/air mattress I'm happy to report I give the hammock two thumbs up!:bigthumb::bigthumb:
Like I said, it kept the bugs out. It was a great night's rest. Quick quick setup(make sure to buy the snakeskins), it's super light to travel with if your a back packer,. The build quality is excellent. In warmer weather it's cool and comfy, and with a good pad and a good sleeping bag I can see how it could be used in much colder temperatures. It's kind of a pain getting in and out given once your in your somewhat sealed in, but it's just something to get used of. It's got hooks and a ridgeline up top to keep the bug net out of your face(pretty ingenious). The hooks are ideal for hanging a light, maybe hooking your backpack on one, a book ... ect. It's incredibly sturdy, I had a bit of wind one night and actually the gentle rocking motion put me to sleep ....
I guess what I'm saying is if you haven't ever looked at a hammock to camp in, I'd recommend it, especially in the rocky mountains where I tested it


The neat thing, is you are suppose to lay a different way than you would originally in a hammock, and thus you can sleep straight, or with a slight curve, on your stomach ... in a fetal position ... ect ...

Anyways, I'm not associated with them in any way, but figured I'd share a great experience/product with the rest of you ...