This weekend, I'm heading out into the backwoods of Kentucky for my first shot at hammock camping. While preparing, I had a revelation: *Where am I going to...
Good afternoon gang! I was working with my bug net the other day and thinking about the double bottomed hammocks we have discussed recently. Has anyone tried...
I did my first overnight hike with the hammock this weekend in the Berkshires on the AT, camping at the Wilcox North lean-to. Had a great night and slept well...
I remember that someone very briefly mentioned the possibility of seat-belt type material for tree straps. Is that a good fabric material for tree straps? Just...
Yup just go to http://www.hennessyhammock.com/catalogue.htm at the bottom of the page. Just give them a call, and tell them what you want. Rocky ... From:...
OK, finally got my first hammock, it is a HH UL Backpacker A-Sym. (dang that is a long name) I haven't slept in it yet, but have set it up and taken it down a...
Hi everyone, I am new to the group and have been lurking for the last few weeks. I stumbled upon this group when I was doing some hammock research. I have been...
I own a HH UL and am thinking about making a Garlington Taco. While searching for shell material, I thought about the various Sil-ponchos available. Such...
If you can make a tarp, then you can make a hammock. It is really very simple. In fact, making the hammock was easier than the tarp as there is no felled...
Hey guys.. I have been researching options for a sleep system that will work for 8 1/2 months, give me relativly nice sleepy times, and hold up well. I...
Brief report on the latest hammock... two layers of 1.9 oz ripstop... 60 inches wide. Flyfisher special tight chord bug net. 1" polypro webbing. It was a...
My second to latest hammock, the purple one that I own y'all pictures of, is likely the one I will carry on the AT week after next from Hot Springs to Erwin. I...
To anyone who has actual experience with BOTH the HH and the Speer hammocks: I am not trying to start a debate over which hammock is better, and I am pretty...
I'm up to four now. I've got two Mayan hammocks, one single and one double. And I just bought two Brazilian hammocks, both Byer, one a single Barbados XL,...
Hi, I am relatively new to the group. I got my Hennessy Explorer A-Sym Explorer a few weeks ago. My preferred hanging out spot at home is the back yard, but...
While I was out of town this week I read the above 1995 AT journal book... Pretty good read - I did note that this rather heavy pack hiker (and it ended up...
In a message dated 5/9/2003 5:33:44 PM Central Standard Time, moonpi@... ... It amazes me what the internet affords: an offhand comment reveals kindred ...
In a message dated 5/9/2003 4:32:13 PM Central Standard Time, moonpi@... ... Two weeks ago I was camping on the White River in Arkansas and noticed the ...
This is my first post so this may have already been asked. I just ordered a Hennessy Explorer and I am looking forward to using it. Since I do most of my...
I wanted to thank Ed publicly for the most excellent hammock kit. I ordered it last week, it arrived today and I have read about a third of the book so far....
North Manitou Island, May 2-4, 2003 In what has become an annual outing, my wife and I headed to Leland early Friday morning to catch the ferry to the island....
I've been following the thread regaring the use of webbing and had a thought: is this any different that using a rope? Wouldn't the nylon bunch up towards the...
If this turns up twice it's because I posted from my email but don't see it here. I decided to post from website directly. Greetings! I went to Bass Pro...
Greetings! I went to Bass Pro yesterday and purchased the Byer Barbados XL cloth hammock. It's a bright rainbow striped pattern. When I first hung it, I ...
Question to those who have made hammocks with rope attachments (and treehuggers). What type of rope, what diameter, and what length? Hennessey claims 1450 lb....
I just finished sewing a Speer hammock. Thanks so much for sharing your method, Ed (I have your book). Incredibly easy project. So far just the hammock with...
Hi Ed, I tried twice to send you this by email. (consistant with Rule #37, never correct anyone in public) Unfortunately, I did not seem to be able to get...
At the big PCT Kickoff last weekend at Lake Morena, CA there were some exhibitors including Tom Hennessy. Here is a quote from the PTC Kickoff letter: "Tom...
Goals: - more comfortable way to use pad as insulation - readily available material - no ridge cord - inexpensive Materials: 10 yards of 1" poly webbing 6 2/3...
