Which hammock will work for me?

[Black Phoenix]

I have a decent dividend at REI and they have the 20% coupon so the purchase will be made there. That narrows it down to a Hennessy, so which one should I get?

Here's what they have available:

http://www.rei.com/brand/Hennessy+Hammock

I'm 6'3" at 185 lbs, could I get away with a Hyperlight or would it be too small?

I use to have the Explorer UL which was nice but would like to get something lighter/smaller if possible.

Thanks!

[Cannibal]

IMO, at 6'3" in height, the Explorer is going to be your best bet. The Hyperlite and Expeditions will most likely not be long enough for your frame.

[jonesy]

if it was me .. id go with the one that has the zipper mod installed already.. more bang for the buck.. id think it would be a little heavier than other models ..but hey it has a zipper mod.. err i didnt read your size ..

[E.A.Y.]

Mr. Leet dude - your avatar is creeping me out!

where's the Raid!

Good luck w/ the hammock quest. I find that I use REI less and less for major purchases. And this year my dividend shows that!

[BillyBob58]

IMO, at 6'3" in height, the Explorer is going to be your best bet. The Hyperlite and Expeditions will most likely not be long enough for your frame.

I agree. And, at least when everything else is equal (is it ever?), I think the longer hammock is the more comfortable hammock. I am only 6'1" and I really would not like my HH UL Explorer any shorter. I might be able to get by, but I prefer the larger hammock.

[itsandy]

I'm 6'2", 190 and my Explorer Deluxe is perfect!

[bdpalace]

+1 on the Explorer Deluxe. 6'1" - 210 lbs (winter weight).

Yeah...the Avatar had me wiping at my screen!

[Trooper]

I'm 6' and 180, and haven't had any complaints with the Hyperlite. It is the only Hennessy that I've tried though and the longer hammocks might make all the difference...