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Opus Wannabe
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 3700 | TRs | Pics Location: The big rock candy mountain |
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Sun Jun 04, 2006 5:49 am
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I bought this on a whim last year after seeing one setup along the trail. But after one trip I found out I cant sleep on my back. Otherwise I was pretty impressed. Everything still in great shape, all original parts included.
$125
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Nisquaww Hot balls
Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 1239 | TRs | Pics Location: Red of Mond |
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Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:47 pm
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Just curious...weight? Ive always thought about a hennesy hammock but I dont think I'll be interested...I have the same sleeping problem. Im curious as to how small and lite it packs up though.
BTW...Opus rocks.
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rino Member
Joined: 01 Aug 2004 Posts: 158 | TRs | Pics Location: Bozeman, Mt |
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Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:25 pm
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You can sleep relatively flat, on your side in a hammock. I'm a stomach sleeper at home but do ok on the side in the hammock...
I just got one and have spent two nights in it. I've been very comfortable in it.
I always have a really stiff back sleeping on the ground. I'd recommend a stuffsack full of clothes under your neck to sleep the best.
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Opus Wannabe
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 3700 | TRs | Pics Location: The big rock candy mountain |
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Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:00 pm
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It packs down to around the size of 2 Nalgenes. I rigged it up on my deck and tried again with different sleeping positions but no luck. It's super comfortable just to lounge around in but I just cant fall asleep in it.
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Bryan K Shameless Peakbagger
Joined: 29 Sep 2005 Posts: 5129 | TRs | Pics Location: Alaska |
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Bryan K
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Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:29 pm
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Where can I find one of the hammocks?
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Opus Wannabe
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 3700 | TRs | Pics Location: The big rock candy mountain |
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Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:33 pm
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Online at the Hennessy website for all the different models. REI sells one, the Expedition Asym I think. This is the lighter weight silnylon version. Some other stores probably sell them too.
Or you could make an offer on this one...
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Dayhike Mike Bad MFKer
Joined: 02 Mar 2003 Posts: 10958 | TRs | Pics Location: Going to Tukwila |
BryanK wrote: | Where can I find one of the hammocks? |
You really need to learn to use Google.
It's located over here.
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"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke
"Ignorance is natural. Stupidity takes commitment." -Solomon Short
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Phil Member
Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Posts: 2025 | TRs | Pics Location: Shoreline, WA |
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Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:25 pm
I love my hennessy hammock
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A few months ago I scored a hennessy hammock in the REI basement at a great price because the two tree straps were missing. Bought two nylon straps with clips and gave it a test drive this past weekend at a family car-camping trip. What an awesome piece of gear. Like everyone always says, I slept better than I do in a bed. My first reaction to the odd entrance slit was "WTF?", but I now think that is a marvel of design.
But the kicker was opening the hammock after a 20 minute blustery thunderstorm to find my sleeping bag dry. I swear to god I was almost choked up. I'm not one to normally gush about gear, more typically I affect a John Muir stance (to paraphrase his reply to a query about how to prepare for backpacking: "grab a blanket, loaf of bread, some tea, and jump over the back fence". But this thing is just great.
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GeoHiker Rocky Walker
Joined: 26 Feb 2005 Posts: 6033 | TRs | Pics Location: Off the Deep End |
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 12:16 am
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I love my Hennessey Hammock. It's the most awesome piece of gear I've bought in the past 5 years. It does take some getting used to. There are so many advantages of using it over a regular tent in any weather other than winter. Even that is do able with some planning. I've slept in 25 degree weather and been comfortable.
It's great hiking and not worring about where I'm going to camp. I can go off trail anywhere there are trees and be setup in 10 mins. When I know I'll be in rough weather or above timberline then I take a regular tent. The Hennessey is a nice option that opens up so much more of the back country.
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You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye......Eagles
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