ENO vs. Hennessy

**basilhayden** · 04-05-2013, 20:15

I am looking to purchase a hammock system (rain fly, bug net, etc.) to use on weekend mountain bike trips. I guess my main criteria for the system is comfort and easy to set up. I was initially thinking of going the ENO route with atlas straps (I don't like the idea of sagging straps), but as I have read a little bit, there might be better options (whoopi thingamajigs maybe). I have also noticed several used hennessy hammocks on ebay that might do the trick. Any suggestions are appreciated. In the meantime, I'll keep reading.

**robjae** · 04-05-2013, 20:22

I tried the WBBB and WBBB XLC. I found my Eno DN to be the most comfortable.

**SilvrSurfr** · 04-05-2013, 20:24

My friend and I both got into hammocks at the same time a few years ago: he bought a full ENO setup, while I bought a Hennessy Expedition Asym Zip. From our first night out together, I felt I bought the better system, hands down. And mine was cheaper too.

**basilhayden** · 04-05-2013, 20:55

Originally Posted by SilvrSurfr

My friend and I both got into hammocks at the same time a few years ago: he bought a full ENO setup, while I bought a Hennessy Expedition Asym Zip. From our first night out together, I felt I bought the better system, hands down. And mine was cheaper too.

With the hennessy, do you enter the bottom and then zip the hammock closed? I saw one of the hammocks by hennessy on youtube and it didn't close at all. I looked like you just straddle the hole. I am trying to differentiate b/t the different versions of the hennessy and what would be the best for me. How easy is the hennessy to set up? Thanks

**SilvrSurfr** · 04-06-2013, 15:28

Originally Posted by basilhayden

With the hennessy, do you enter the bottom and then zip the hammock closed? I saw one of the hammocks by hennessy on youtube and it didn't close at all. I looked like you just straddle the hole. I am trying to differentiate b/t the different versions of the hennessy and what would be the best for me. How easy is the hennessy to set up? Thanks

I don't care for the bottom entry Hennessy. Some folks who have mobility issues like it. Others claim the bottom entry thwarts mosquitoes from getting inside.

I have an Expedition Asym Zip. Got tired of the rope suspension and converted to Whoopie Slings. Even with the ropes, setup time was under five minutes. I just didn't like tying/untying the ropes to adjust.

**HangLow** · 04-06-2013, 15:58

A friend got me into hammocks when he introduced me to his Hennessy. I was almost ready to buy one, but decided on an ENO SingleNest instead. (I've since made my own bugnet, tarp, UQ, and TQ to accompany it, as well as several different sized gathered end tablecloth hammocks as well.)

My first trip with the ENO was five nights in the woods with that same friend. I immediately realized the advantages of it over his bottom entry hammock, even before sleeping in it.

It is a much more useful seat than the enclosed Hennessy. My friend could fold his Hennessy in half and kinda sit on it, but he was jealous of all the positions I discovered while lounging around camp. I also like the option of going without a bugnet when it's not buggy. I found the bottom entry a bit cumbersome, especially when trying to put on or take off shoes during entry and exit. It's also much easier to access your gear while in the hammock, which is near impossible with the bottom entry Hennessy. Just a few things to consider, good luck with your decision making!

**nothermark** · 04-05-2013, 21:05

The Hennessy bottom hole will close from your weight in the hammock. The original one's do not have velcro but the newer one's do to placate folks who worried. Either way you need to work to open the door.

The zipper Hennessy hammocks have a zipper along the seam for the bug net. You get in from the top. No bottom hole.

Either way I would go with the Hennessy unless I am missing something. Most of the year you will probably want a bug net. It looks like you will need to figure that out with the ENO while the Hennessy has it built in.

**WesleyGalles** · 04-05-2013, 21:34

I've got a Hennessy Safari, Cub, and Expedition and they're all amazing. =D

**daybreak** · 04-05-2013, 21:58

Atlas straps do not sag. You're thinking if slap straps or slap straps pro.

ENO DN and Atlas straps are very easy to use. I like mine.

**rcam1977** · 04-06-2013, 00:48

if you are looking at it from a financial aspect, from what i can tell, you will spend less going with the ENO setup, than the Hennessy, from what i have seen.