Picking the right one

[gphiker]

Iam a tent camper that cant stand any more of the stiff sholders. I was camping over the summer who was using a hammock, i was intriged with the equipment that she was using. I'm trying to figiure out what hammock i should use. I camp all year round, iam going to be spending my summer in wisconsin so i need something that going to hold up. I would also need to know what i need to get to stay warm.

Thanks
Ricky

[blackbishop351]

Take a look at these three threads, designed for new hangers:

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=192

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=216

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=191

There is also a video tutorial for newbies in the works, but it probably won't be available for at least a month or so.

And as always, feel free to ask questions! Welcome to the Forums!

[Coffee]

Welcome to the forum.

There are a few options here. First do you want to make one or buy one premade?

If you want to make your own stuff there are a lot of people here including myself that do that, there are also a lot that do not.

The big manufactors are www.spearhammocks.com and www.hennessyhammocks.com . The spear's are top loaders and the HH are bottom loaders with an attached bugnet. I am currently making a top loads HH style talked about in another thread.

In terms of warm there are a few options out there. www.jacksrbetter.com offers down top and underquilts. I own a nest and am really happly with it. Spear hammocks offers a peapod that some people love. It is on my list of things to try out. Some people use a closed cell foam pad or inflatable to stay warm underneath. Bottom insulation is the key there. You will find this out in about 2 seconds when you get in one.

In terms of top quilts, you can use for current sleeping bag as a quilt. That is what I do. A little heavier, but I already have one.

I spent a summer in Madison, WI a few years back. As I remember it I still needed a jacket on those cold early morning on the lake.

[gphiker]

i want something thats made, a college student with little free time, and that time i like to spend in the woods. I do like the fact of the bottom loading. i looked at his web site and dont know which one to pick.

[blackbishop351]

i want something thats made, a college student with little free time, and that time i like to spend in the woods. I do like the fact of the bottom loading. i looked at his web site and dont know which one to pick.

Pick a Hennessy based on your height/weight. I'd stay away from the racer models, but others use them on a regular basis. They just don't look sturdy enough to me.

[Coffee]

How much do you weigh, how tall are you, and how much do you want to spend?

[gphiker]

6'1, 195 pounds under 300 and i dont need a trap.

[Bird Dog]

6'1, 195 pounds under 300 and i dont need a trap.

I would go with the Hennessey UL Explorer Asym. Should be plenty of room for you. BD

[NCPatrick]

The big manufactors are www.spearhammocks.com (http://www.spearhammocks.com) and www.hennessyhammocks.com (http://www.hennessyhammocks.com) .

The link above should be http://www.speerhammocks.com.

[peanuts]

also look at the eno hammock, also top loading. they are rated to 450lb and the price is right! Eagles Nest Outfiters.

[Peter_pan]

Welcome to the hanging gang....

Pan

[Otter1]

I would go with the Hennessey UL Explorer Asym. Should be plenty of room for you. BD

I agree w/Bird Dog. I'm your height and weigh a little less. To save weight, I used an UL Backpacker Asym for my first hammock for nearly 2yrs, even though I knew I exceeded the recommended height. It worked, but it seemed I would always drift one way or another so either my head would be touching the side or my legs would be a little uncomfortable.

So recently I bought the above-mentioned UL Explorer. No more problems! It's just right, and the weight penalty isn't huge, IMO.

You're going to love it.:D Don't forget to buy the Snakeskins! And to stay warm I use the Nest & No Sniveller from JRB.

[blackbishop351]

6'1, 195 pounds under 300 and i dont need a trap.


would go with the Hennessey UL Explorer Asym. Should be plenty of room for you. BD

I second that. I'm 6'0" and my UltraLight Backpacker Asym is a little too short for me to get completely comfortable.

[blackie]

I Would Go With The Hennessy ...it Will Serve You Well In Many Conditions.....and Welcome To The Forum!!

[Jazilla]

Welcome, I hope you fine the right one for you

[FanaticFringer]

You'll be happy with the Hennessy UL Explorer. Go to www.hennessyhammock.com and click on their Demo and Clearance sale (front page). E-mail them and have them send you their current list for sale. I've bought two of my three Hennessy hammocks this way. They both looked brand new and never used. Probably were.

[Just Jeff]

E-mail them and have them send you their current list for sale.

Then post it here... :D

[headchange4u]

Then post it here... :D

Here ya go:


Here is the current Odds and Ends list. If you have any questions or would
like to order something listed below, please let me know by email or by
phone (1-888-539-2930 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm PST). To order, phone, email or fax
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March 1st 2007

Odds and Ends Sale - Demos, Factory 2nds, Prototypes, Mix and Match

All items carry our 1 year guarantee against defects in material and
workmanship ( http://www.hennessyhammocks.com/customer-service.htm). All
hammocks are new (prototype or mix and match unless labeled as "demo" or
"2nd". All items are in Canada. Shipping from Canada will be Expedited
Parcel free of charge in North America. Faster shipping may be available
for a fee. Shipping to addresses outside of North America is available for
a $30 fee and will be sent by International Xpress Post when available.

Original, Expedition 2.5, Cocoon, Scout
Before there were choices to make about models, there was just the
Hennessy Hammock. This morphed into the Cocoon and Expedition 2.5.These
models got us started and are similar to the current Scout model which is
still made and sold today. The rain fly and hammock are symmetrical &
diamond shaped(unless otherwise noted!).
[$59] 001 Scout Demo

Expedition A-sym
Our most popular model. This hammock can take persons up to 250lb and 6ft
tall. It weighs 2lb 10oz and has a 30% larger rain fly than the Expedition
2.5

[$89] Several first quality yellow hammocks with red rainflies
[$89} Several first quality yellow hammocks with blue rainflies.
[$89] Several first quality yellow hammocks with green rainflies
[$189] 321-Woodland camo, US Made demo
[$89] D10 yellow bottom, yellow fly, red trim demo

Ultralight Backpacker A-sym
Lighter weight version of the Expedition Asym.
[$119] Several new Ultralight Backpackers slight with mesh discoloration
[$119] Several purple hammocks with blue rainflies, both with yellow trim
[$119] Several purple hammocks with yellow trim, blue flies with black
[$119] 320 regular stock demo
[$129] D20 has fabric flaw

Explorer Deluxe A-sym
The Explorer models are a full foot longer than the Expedition Asym and
Ultralight Backpacker Asym hammocks. The Deluxe can take up to 300lbs and
weighs 3lb 4oz

[$139] 0287 – Regular stock demo

Explorer Ultralight A-sym
The Explorer models are a full foot longer than the Expedition Asym and
Ultralight Backpacker Asym hammocks. The Deluxe can take up to 250lbs and
weighs 2lb 7oz

[$129] Several new Explorer Ultralight Asym with slight mesh discoloration
[$129] 0285 - Coyote brown, demo, small patch on bottom
[$139] 0286 – Repair to small hole in hole
[$139] S35 – 2nd. Small repair to fabric flaw
[$139] S34- Repair on seam

Light Racer - racing model, not guaranteed for backpacker or general use.

[$129] 0288 - prototype, 12" narrower than standard Light Racer






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