My Take On DIY Hennessy Hammock. A Tutorial.

**virkkte** · 12-14-2011, 14:36

Nice looking hammock ciphoto

I am having problems with the whipping, I tried the folding method it turned out weird. I can lay down in the hammock okay if lay diagonally. When lying from end to end the hammock is too tight from the middle and too loose from the sides. I'll just have to redo the whipping when I have time or try a different whipping method. Also I need to read this thread through tomorrow

**guinesskid** · 12-20-2011, 23:54

Love the pics! Does not get any simpler

**ciphoto** · 12-31-2011, 12:12

Thanks virkkte,
I had a similar problem with the center being too tight with one of the set ups, but not sure if playing with the ridge line or the folds helped more.

**danielleung314** · 01-08-2012, 12:27

I am a newbie here and i really appreciate what you guys have done and shared in the thread! They are just too useful for new diyers like me! (Actually I shouldn't call myself a diyer as I havn't made anything yet! Let's hope this will be my first diy item!)

Yet, I still have some questions.
1. Why all you guys go for a asym hammock? Whats good about asym? why not a sym one?

2. is it a good idea to add a bottom entry as well? it seems very convenient to me...

3. Can I use thinner ripstop? I want to make it as light as possible. anyone tried with less oz ripstop?

4. How did you guys trim the bugnet to the right shape??

thanks guys!

Daniel

**HillHopper** · 01-30-2012, 13:41

Great project. I am starting my DIY hammock, but wanted to get a few thoughts? Do you think Ripstop COATED would work? Or really lock in the condisation while sleeping? I had the thought to have a hammock/bivy if no trees were available...I'm bikepacking the CT in July.

Any thoughts?

**Flackfizer** · 01-30-2012, 15:07

The general rule is to stay away from coated as it will become slippery with sweat. I use coated on the lower (outward facing) layer of my DIY UQ, and some people worried that even that would be moisture collecting. It is not. But, a coated hammock would be moist.

**HillHopper** · 01-30-2012, 15:46

great thoughts. Hmmm.? I'm trying to minimize, yet be full prepared for this. Thanks again.

**Grinder** · 03-10-2012, 09:13

Mosquito net details.

Head change 4U
What kind of zippers did you use that allow you to remove the top panels?

Can the endless zippers be disconnected and then restarted even though they don't have the starter metal piece??

**stevebo** · 03-23-2012, 14:54

instead of folding the whip ends, can you use a version of "knottys whip"?----a 1 inch drawstring channel? Or does that not work because of the assym? Just wondering.............by the way, great thread---lots of wonderful ideas!

**travt01** · 04-12-2012, 21:21

I am new to hammock camping and am a huge DIY person. I am competent in the skills required to make a hammock and have the necessary tools. I am just doing research now as to what type of design I want to make, and collecting info on the supplies needed.

So far this is the design I like most. I have one question, though. With the bug net on the top, and not encircling the whole hammock (as in the case of a bug sock seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ubLV...eature=related), what is keeping mosquito's from landing on the underside (exposed nylon) and biting you through it? I really like the design, but would like to sleep without getting bit even more. I also like the tie-outs a lot, making the bug sock an ousted option. Is it just a trade-off situation?