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[kiltman]

I took the plunge and got a new hammock. For the past 8 years I’ve been hammock camping and prefer it to a tent. The tent hammocks are a game changer as they come with a no-see-em mosquito net. A rain fly, suspension system, and some are double layered so you can slip a sleep pad between the layers. My “Exped” that I got from Mountain Equipment Coop has done me well for the past 8 years, one summer I spent 5 continuous months sleeping in it and another year 3 months while I was stage managing shows on PEI.
After a bit of research and induced by a sale I purchased a Hennesy Jungle Safari XXL Asym.
It’s a fine piece of kit, very roomy inside. It has a few nice features, pockets to put your phone, wallet keys. And clips to hang lights and stuff.

the rain fly is large enough that you can have a small table and chair under it when raining or you can sit in the hammock like a chair.

full review to follow in a few weeks time

 

[SMSW]

I guess "How's it hanging?", has a different meaning for you. And your back does not ache after sleeping in the same position all night (on your back)?

 

[Sunday Rider]

Wow that is incredible to stay in a hammock continuously for 5 months. There must have been some weather extremes. I guess no going back to a tent.

 

[Highway STar]

Is the house wrap so your feet are cleaner before you get in?

 

[kiltman]

I guess "How's it hanging?", has a different meaning for you. And your back does not ache after sleeping in the same position all night (on your back)?

For the most part I sleep on my side. Most of the hammocks I’ve been in allow my to sleep on either side or my back. If you lay on the diagonal you lay prettier much flat, not like a banana.
This particular hammock is designed to lay on the diagonal. This is far better for your back than any mattress.

 

[kiltman]

Is the house wrap so your feet are cleaner before you get in?

Yes it is. I will also add a gear hammock under this one. I had one under my other hammock to store my jacket boots and things but not any classified documents .

 

[Gerhard]

Is the house wrap so your feet are cleaner before you get in?

Protection from the poison ivy?

I have seen your setup a few times and it seems to work well, hope the new one will last at least as long.

 

[GGely]

Very cool, Kiltman! I didn’t know such a thing existed... Not that I know everything!

 

[Andrew Shadow]

Robert:
Do you have to be careful where you go camping?
i.e. Do you ever have a hard time finding two solid points to string the hammock between?

I could see this being a problem down South in desert areas.

 

[kiltman]

Robert:
Do you have to be careful where you go camping?
i.e. Do you ever have a hard time finding two solid points to string the hammock between?

I could see this being a problem down South in desert areas.

I had concerns when riding through the prairie provinces, but always found suitable trees to hang the hammock. There is a way to set up this hammock and similar styles as a tent. That’s where the the Typar can be used as a ground sheet and the trecking poles to support the ridge line to keep the bug net off my face. It will be much like a bivy

 

[SMSW]

Do you ever have a hard time finding two solid points to string the hammock between?

If no trees are present, he just pulls his portable stand out of his panniers.


Or a less polished model for certain neighborhoods:


If he is in a hurry packing, he takes the bare bones model...

 

[Sadlsor]

I have an Eno hammock which I like for lounging, or naps.
But I'm unable to sleep on my back throughout the night, so I'll have to try this "diagonal" thing. I'd like to consider the hammock for camping, but I like my Mountain Hardwear tent.
May have to do some more trials at home before I leave the tent mode.

 

[kiltman]

diagonal" thing

That’s the challenge. It can be achieved by putting your head off a few degrees from the centre line and your feet a few degrees off the centre line. Using an anolog clock your head at 3 minutes after 12 and your foot at 12:33. That’s about the best one can achieve in most hammocks. If you lay on your side and pull your knees up you can increase the diagonal as you are now laying at the widest part of the hammock. This I find to be the most comfortable way to sleep in a conventional hammock.
The way the Hennesy hammock is cut asymmetrical so it allows a person to lay more of a diagonal. 12:10 for the head and 12:40 for the feet. There’s more material in the centre of the hammock as well as one side off of centre on either end. This allows a flatter longitudinal lay and even more room to lie on one’s side and easily roll over to the other side if thus inclined.

 

[MidLife]

I have an Eno hammock which I like for lounging, or naps.
But I'm unable to sleep on my back throughout the night, so I'll have to try this "diagonal" thing. I'd like to consider the hammock for camping, but I like my Mountain Hardwear tent.
May have to do some more trials at home before I leave the tent mode.

Haven claim they can help with "hanging flat". Haven't tried though (not yet, couldn't find a compatible portable hanging frame).

Haven XL | Lay Flat XL Hammock Tent

Experience our most popular hammock, Haven XL uses our patented design to create a completely flat sleeping surface. XL sized for more space inside the hammock. Sleep, on your back, side, or stomach. All positions are welcome! Make Haven XL your new home away from home.

haventents.com

 

[Al st1100]

what would you do here, no trees

 

[kiltman]

I was looking at a Haven and it was a serious contender along with Amok hammocks. They both have a proprietary air sleep pad integral to the structure of the hammock. Having had air pad failures, these tow versions were taken off my list. On some models of the Haven the fly doesn’t cover the hammock fully. With the Hennesy you can order different flies for your requirements.

 

[kiltman]

what would you do here, no trees

You turn your hammock into a bivy tent

How to Set Up Your Hammock as a Bivy - The Real Outdoors

I've always wanted to know how to set up your hammock as a bivy shelter. I never found a video or tutorial for it, so I just tried it.

therealoutdoors.net

 

[Mellow]

what would you do here, no trees

Sign on one end, bike on the other...

 

[Willsmotorcycle]

what would you do here, no trees

Portable Hammock Stands for Camping by Derek Hansen - SectionHiker.com

No trees for that hammock? No problem. This is irony: I'm a hammock camping fanatic, surrounded by t

sectionhiker.com

 

[ReSTored]

Don't know about camping with hammocks, but we have a few of these at the cottage and they are comfortable.

Got 2 of these for $20 each years ago and still using.

General PDP Template

www.canadiantire.ca

Have one of these, great if there are no trees nearby.

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