Thread: Hennessy Hammock

Originally Posted by Ranga

Nice work on the hammock and the business

BTW, do you supply fabric that would work well for a fly on my Trayon camper?

Thanks mate.

What are you trying to achieve with the fly?

Given time I can get most fabrics in, if people have specific needs.

just something to go over the canvas to stop it getting wet, and for ma tropical roof in summer. I've bought a tarp, but before I bother getting it tweaked, I thought perhaps a lighter fabric (like a reflective, waterproof tent fly) might be more manageable.

Originally Posted by Ranga

just something to go over the canvas to stop it getting wet, and for ma tropical roof in summer. I've bought a tarp, but before I bother getting it tweaked, I thought perhaps a lighter fabric (like a reflective, waterproof tent fly) might be more manageable.

Leave it with me mate.

I have some silnylon, it's very lightweight but not reflective. It's what most lightweight tarps and tent fly's are made of.

Let me do some research and I will get back to you.

PM sent yesterday Ranga.

For those researching hammocks, TW Hammocks (Ten Wonders) sell a 3 layer hammock on Ebay for $76 + postage (total $87). The 3rd layer is a velcro attached under cover in which to slide insulation for the cold. All up with the hammock (+straps), storm tarp and tree protectors, $138 landed. I was going to buy the hennessey but it wasn't economic when you had to add the extras to make it suitable for cold climates. I'm going to steal the foil sided picnic blanket from the wife to use as the insulating layer.

Just need a camping trip to road test it. At this stage i can't speak to quality. A mate has the Hennessey so I'll compare

MLD

Originally Posted by MLD

For those researching hammocks, TW Hammocks (Ten Wonders) sell a 3 layer hammock on Ebay for $76 + postage (total $87). The 3rd layer is a velcro attached under cover in which to slide insulation for the cold. All up with the hammock (+straps), storm tarp and tree protectors, $138 landed. I was going to buy the hennessey but it wasn't economic when you had to add the extras to make it suitable for cold climates. I'm going to steal the foil sided picnic blanket from the wife to use as the insulating layer.

Just need a camping trip to road test it. At this stage i can't speak to quality. A mate has the Hennessey so I'll compare

MLD

Yeah that's a good price. I know of a few people using those hammocks and seem happy with them.

Just spent 4 days in the remote part of the shoal haven gorge in my hennessey. Still not happy with the thermarest in there. Absolutely comfortable until I roll over in my sleep and the thermarest ends up on me. Also still working out a sleeping bag option that works in there. Considering an under quilt.

Hennesseys are always a work in progress…..

Originally Posted by JamesB71

Just spent 4 days in the remote part of the shoal haven gorge in my hennessey. Still not happy with the thermarest in there. Absolutely comfortable until I roll over in my sleep and the thermarest ends up on me. Also still working out a sleeping bag option that works in there. Considering an under quilt.

Hennesseys are always a work in progress…..

I think if you are going to use a pad then a double layer hammock is the go. Otherwise you really need an underquilt or the Hennessy Super Shelter.

Rather than a sleeping bag, a top quilt just works so much better, or you can unzip your sleeping bag to work like a top quilt.