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    Depends on what kind of hiker you are. If you are...

    Depends on what kind of hiker you are. If you are driving toward a daily mileage goal and will be hiking in the rain, then stick with the lighter stock fly. If you’re more likely to sleep in on a...
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    If you want to spend any time around your camp, a...

    If you want to spend any time around your camp, a bigger tarp would be welcome. If you’re hiking and only sleeping the stock fly might get you by if the wind’s not blowing. You can pitch a bigger fly...
  3. Thread: Bottom entry

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    I have bottom entry on two of my Hennessys. I...

    I have bottom entry on two of my Hennessys. I prefer it due to the simplicity (no zipper to jam) as well as the limited amount of exposure to bugs. If you unzip, crawl in and re-zip, you might...
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    JUST GETTING STARTED, HENNESSEY VS WARBONNET

    You're looking for a comparison and I have not tried the WBBB so I'm no good there. However, I am a southern hanger and you're right about the bugnet- there may be a two week window you don't need it...
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    My MacCat Deluxe arrived today in the mail! ...

    My MacCat Deluxe arrived today in the mail! Haven't had a chance to pitch it yet, but it was my choice at 12.9 ozs...
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    My guess is too many models means less profit....

    My guess is too many models means less profit. You have to adjust to demand.
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    Seriously, a buddy of mine just bought a hammock...

    Seriously, a buddy of mine just bought a hammock and knowing nothing about it, found this forum within five minutes. Hard to see how the author of this review didn't find this forum the same way. So,...
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    can I layer a second tarp to my asym HH fly?

    Do you pitch your Hennessy tarp on the hammock suspension or do you have a separate tarp line? The Hennessy tarp on the suspension is designed to stay close to the hammock when you get in. Maybe you...
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    Tree strap questions (Length, eye size, etc)

    I haven't had any issue with mine even when wet.
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    I bought some climbing sling webbing at the local...

    I bought some climbing sling webbing at the local outdoor shop and hand-sewed a loop in one end. After looping around the tree 1,2 or 3 times (depending on tree size), I pass the unsewn end through...
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    I'm in...:)

    I'm in...:)
  12. Nice trip report! You really hit the nail on the...

    Nice trip report! You really hit the nail on the head about why I love camping and being in a hammock! Hope to hear more about your adventures in the future...
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    IMHO, having a separate ridgeline for the fly...

    IMHO, having a separate ridgeline for the fly makes it hold a sharper crease at the top, which helps shed water quicker, which in turn makes it sag less in heavier rain. I use a light poly line that...
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    Rainflys: Hex or Monsoon?

    I like my ULBP, but I have the small asym fly and I'd like a bigger one ( fly that is :D )

    I searched the forums for info comparing them, but didn't find much.
    I'm looking for two things from a...
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    Whoopies, plus snakeskins mostly grab all the...

    Whoopies, plus snakeskins mostly grab all the drips.
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    Hennessey Rain Fly/Tarp Cleaning

    Good info. Thanks for sharing!
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    Prusiks are handy if you have a loop. They work...

    Prusiks are handy if you have a loop. They work best with the loop made of smaller cord and the standing part a thicker rope. I'd recommend a double fisherman's bend to make the loop.

    I use a...
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    Side tie out Qs

    I usually tie mine to tent stakes and then trip over them when I get up to pee.
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    Hennessy Super shelter insulation system

    You're warmer than we are here in Alabama, and the SS works well for me, considering the weight and bulk.
  20. HH Expedition Zip & UL Backpacker Mosquito Problem!

    I second the use of permethrin. It repels and kills and it's odorless.
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    newbie HH setup help???

    hi AngryDaddyBird!

    Check out the Hennessy site: http://hennessyhammock.com/
    They have videos of how to set it up. If i were you, I'd go with the stock suspension for a few nights before you...
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    Hennessy zipper mod.

    Why? Just curious... I love the bottom entry.
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    New Ultra Light Hennesy

    How tall are you? I am 6' and that is probably the limit for my ULBP.

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    My bad- I just saw you are not talking HL or BP.
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    I agree with those suggesting just hanging stock...

    I agree with those suggesting just hanging stock for a few nights. You will learn why you might want a different suspension, especially if you're out in the rain and/or wind.
  25. I agree- when you're nestled down in the hammock,...

    I agree- when you're nestled down in the hammock, the silnylon UC really does block the wind, from any angle, IMO. The diamond tarp doesn't do much unless it's a light rain with no wind. If it's...
  26. I only have the little diamond tarp- I wish I had...

    I only have the little diamond tarp- I wish I had the bigger hex, but I'm actually thinking about springing for a cuben cat-cut hex ($$). I am a backpacker, so weight is a concern. A friend just...
  27. Why does the SS undercover seem stitched wrong?

    I agree billy bob. The SS has served me well with only it and a down quilt in Temps to the low 30s in 10-15mph wind. I've always thought about an UQ, and may one day get one, but I get good mileage...
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    Sharp holes on my HH

    Not sure I'd worry about that. I think the amsteel is tougher than the nylon, plus there shouldn't be really any movement to cause a problem.
  29. This is great- almost a poem. It reminds me of...

    This is great- almost a poem. It reminds me of this:

    A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like...
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    It's all about being comfortable, for sure, and...

    It's all about being comfortable, for sure, and you must HYOH, but I'm curious why that is an issue for you? If you're using a MSH, you still have the security of the spike. It just stresses the...
  31. Lots of folks here have given you some good...

    Lots of folks here have given you some good advice, and I'll add my own. BTW, I am a 50-something as well, with bad hips and so-so knees...

    I would recommend checking out http://meetup.com/ and...
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    Yep, that's what I was thinking... You could...

    Yep, that's what I was thinking... You could outfit all 5-8-12 of you with really top-of-the-line outfits, underquilts, etc. for a lot less.. Plus, you could probably hang 12 hammocks faster than...
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    I think you're on the right track, too, but I'd...

    I think you're on the right track, too, but I'd also suggesting using the marlin spike hitch and ditch those heavy biners...
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    Welcome to the forums from your neighbor here in...

    Welcome to the forums from your neighbor here in Bama...

    Once you get up off the ground and discover how comfy a hammock can be, you won't want to go back to that yucky tent. No rocks! No tree...
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    Howdy from Pelham! Quite a few bama hangers...

    Howdy from Pelham! Quite a few bama hangers here- plenty of room for more. I've been getting this powerful urge to buy something to paddle :) Just have to figure out how to squeeze that one past...
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    Just got my awesome signed copy! Looking forward...

    Just got my awesome signed copy! Looking forward to reading it on the iPad.
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    On the one hand, I like being able to setup the...

    On the one hand, I like being able to setup the fly first in the rain and then setup the hammock keeping it dry. On the other hand, I don't like having another set of snakeskins :confused:



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    This is a problem I have dealt with to some...

    This is a problem I have dealt with to some degree, although the PLB is on my XMAS list!

    Mostly, I agree with CB4 about cell reception. I don't know where you're planning on going, but I recently...
  39. Thread: HH questions

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    You may want to think about your tarp- the...

    You may want to think about your tarp- the standard Hennessy tarp is fairly small to fit the hammock. If you think you might need a larger tarp, you can upgrade to a hex fly on the Hennessy site. ...
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    Congrats on getting everybody above ground! ...

    Congrats on getting everybody above ground!

    Wish my family wanted to hang :(

    My wife calls a resort with no room service "camping".
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    OK, I'm going back to a separate ridge line. ...

    OK, I'm going back to a separate ridge line. Which is better- tarp over the ridge line or under it?
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    Yeah there's a lot of reading to do on this site!...

    Yeah there's a lot of reading to do on this site! Welcome from your neighbor in AL.
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    Hmmm... We must have crossed paths as I was...

    Hmmm... We must have crossed paths as I was posting basically the same thing here (with pictures):

    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=46377
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    I'd be interested in seeing what you've done... ...

    I'd be interested in seeing what you've done... pics?
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    This is the best and simplest "mod" I have seen...

    This is the best and simplest "mod" I have seen in this thread!
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    Help me with Hennessy Whoopie conversion

    I've replaced the stock suspension on my HH Backpacker with homemade whoopie slings. At first, I didn't have good luck with rigging the fly using the standard HH prusiks (they seemed to slip). ...
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    Fixed link to image:...

    Fixed link to image:
    http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6752555275_963a57ab1e.jpg
    Hennessy bag by g - s - h, on Flickr
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    That is exactly what I did with mine. After the...

    That is exactly what I did with mine. After the first night, I learned that the Hennessy knot is not exactly quick to adjust the hang, so I converted to whoopies and made some longer straps. I...
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    I agree with this, Bubba- the exertion of getting...

    I agree with this, Bubba- the exertion of getting out and back into the hammock will warm you up a bit, too.
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    I've wondered about doing this. I imagine the...

    I've wondered about doing this. I imagine the space blanket is less rigid than the bubble pad and it conforms better to the hammock, which results in better conservation of warm air pockets. The...
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