hennessy hammock ultra fast set up technique, easy, adjustable and great tension!
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
- hennessy hammock quick setup and tensioning technique, this method makes it amazingly easy to get perfect tension and adjust it as and when you want without having to untie all the knots. its very simple, two rappel rings and a karibiner. set up time can be reduced to almost nothing and makes it very easy to set up at night as well. (apologies for the sound quality, was very windy, will do a remake if its a big problem)
PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS SYSTEM IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE DIAMETER AND STRENGTH OF ROPE YOU ARE USING! DO NOT USE WITH HH ULTRALIGHT AS THE CHORD IS NOT THICK ENOUGH!
I am a recent new owner of a Hennessy. I bought the carbiners and descending rings today. It really makes sense.
Thanks to this guide, before I even set up my hammock for the first time I went off and got myself some hardware - probably saved me 20 minutes setting it up on my first time.
Also a good tip I figured out, once the hammock is back in the snake skin, I put a simple knot on the rope that's at the "head" of the hammock, so when I pull it out to attach it to the tree I know which end my head will be facing when I set it up.
great guide, cheers!
that mate has just blown me away, I have been at this for years and thought I got my set up quick, but its nothing on that, brilliant vid, cant wait to try it (subscribed)
I've watched all of your Hennessy hammock videos Jimmy and I have to say that you are The definitive guide on these things. Thanks for posting your knowledge base for a simple easy to source way for guys like me to use. Ron
Thanks. This is exactly what I was looking for. I sleep in a Hennessy but often have students to set up in basic ultralight hammocks. Often I'm the last to hang up and usually in the dark. This will make my life easier.
Just took mine out for its first use and used this rigging. Excellent! Worked exactly as described, so quick and easy, which I especially appreciated setting up and taking down in the dark. Thank you!
glad it helped buddy! appreciate the comment too.
Same here.
Very nice and clean setup.
Thanks for this very useful tip.
bought a hennesy hammock and rappel rings with my karibiner because of this video... thanks.. have not tried it yet but hope it all works out with my new hammock.
+aquabomber thank you for your feedback, hope it worked for you!
Thank you! Just got mine yesterday, and wasn't particularly thrilled with their recommended method of hanging the hammock. Have a good one!
Thanks man. Watched this video right after I got my hammock a few years ago. I wanted to let you know that I set it up just like this and can't imagine set up another way.
+Ryan Kudasik thanks for the feedback buddy, appreciate it!
Brilliant technique! Thanks so much for making this video. I was always messing around setting up my hammock, I am going to get these things for the next time I am trekking!
I watched this tutorial, went out got all the rings and biners, and I'm here to tell you...it works perfectly! This is the only way I set up my Hennessey from now on. I was backpacking in the North Georgia MTs, started to rain, got my Hennessey up in 1 min flat, and with the rain fly wrapped around the hammock, my sleeping area never got wet. Jimmy's shoe tip is great too, always know where your boots are, and no scorpions!
hey buddy, thanks for the positive comments!!! really appreciate it. glad things went well! i will try and do a zip model video as soon as possible. hang happy.
Brilliant. Used it for first time in rain and snow...worked perfectly. Fastest deploy ever.
glad to hear!!! watch out for wear and tear though!
Thank you posting this video. I was just given a Hennessy Hammock for Christmas and I think I will definitely be trying your technique when setting up. You should sent to Hennessy with link. Seems that it would make setup much easier and faster for all campers. Thank you again
Thanks a lot for sharing this! I've been using this technique ever since I've watched your video and it works great. It added a little extra weight with the hardware, but setup is fast. The Hennessy Hammock is awesome, I've been using one for years. I wish I saw your setup a while back
Thanks!
works great. I really appreciate it at night. thank you!
+Bill Ryan glad to hear it! thanks for the feedback
I added this to my set up...wow the time you save on set up. Awesome idea and thanks. One thing I noticed was a thicker ring is better then a thin one.
Thank You.. I do not often comment on videos, but when I find one like yours, it is deserving.. Very nice!.. truly innovative and informative..
@mcsparron I'm a hammock geek now. I'll surely use the rings and biners--who wouldn't. Thanks for teaching me a simple technique I didn't previously know. My roots are in Iowa, farm life--I learned something from this--and I'll use the technique for my DIY hammocks.
Wow, this is perfect for a injury or something. The ability to do it one handed is amazing! thanks for the vid!
That has just made my day such a quick simple and relatively cheap method for setting my hammock up thanks
used in NZ backcountry on two 5 day trips. brilliant idea, thanks for uploading
This video solved my recent problem. The Garda is the way to go, this will work perfect for my expedition HH. Thank you very much for the education. If your ever in America and want to hike the AT, it runs through my backyard, get in touch. Happy Trails.
Thanks for the video Jimmy. I just received my HH Survival Hammock. I appreciate all your tips on set up and mods.
+Shawn Moran surviVOR? hope that you enjoy it! let me know if you have any questions and ill try to help!
Just got back from first time using the hammock and i used this method for hanging Worked grate !!! Best way i have seen and used
You sold me.....way cool setup! Thanks!
Wow! this is by far the best way anyone has hung a hammock I've seen on RUclips! Thank you so much! Very Helpful! I'm new to using a hammock, and was worried about knots, setting up, etc... But with this it makes it so simple.
hey Corey, im glad you found the video of use. Nowadays i tend to just use a tensionless hitch with a quick release knot round a caribiner. the method above does work but can cause damage to the rope in the long run if you arent careful. eno slap straps could be an alternative depending on the type of hammock you have! hammockforums is also a great place to start looking for more information and i thoroughly recommend it. any further questions then please dont hesitate to get in touch.
So useful and easy, the mark of Genius. Thank you very much!
Sweet setup. Thanks for the tip.
I've tried this system and it works really well. Fast set up and take down. Makes setting up so easy. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy and be safe!
you too buddy, glad you are enjoying it!
Dude... This is brilliant: I'm running out to get the gear now!
Thanks!
It really does work well. Can't wait to get out for a hang soon again.
I'm gonna have to go try this with my explorer deluxe... this seems like a great method. Thanks!
this method may not be your "original" but its the 1st I've seen it. WOW, what a super simple easy way to set your HH for the easy tension, thanks for teaching an old goat new ways
glad to be of help! hang in there!
Thanks I am planning on getting a Hennessy and this looks like a great solution.
Alright, I'll head to the trees and try this out, cheers mate! Much appreciated!
Excellent tips, cheers!
Wow. Fantastic. Thanks, on my way out to the shop now.
Rad! Thanks for the post!
awesome technique!
Thanks for making life easy!
Excellent video man! Thanks for sharing....
That is a simple but brilliant idea! Thanks for the posting. Ill get some repelling rings and a good karibiner tonight!
howd it work out in the end?
Fantastic! Was backpacking in japan for the past month and a half and got some great nights in the hammock in and around kyoto. Using this rig made it quick as anything to set up and take down! Even worked on big bamboo!!
Awesome. I jst bought one of there hammocks and havnt had it out yet to try. I will add this to my kit.
Thanks man. This is my setup. It's sweet.
glad to hear its working.
Trekkingnut--I'm totally digging your education on the Garda, and specifically how it applies to the HH. I'm off to order some rings, and I will use this techniique for both of my HHs (Expediton and UL BP. Thanks for the video! Coolkayaker1
great idea, really clever, ill use it for sure...thanks
brilliant idea!
Couldn't get all the rings I needed so I did your idea but used a simple half hitch (instead of the clove hitch) on the 'biners on one end with the tensioning ring set up on the other. Worked great, the half hitch released when I needed to untie it.
Great info - thanks!
@whatpraytell im glad it was helpful! im going to do another one shortly on what to do if the tree huggers dont reach all the way round the tree, obviously you cant clip the carabiner on so you cant use the garda hitch.....but you can still use the rings will let you know when i post it up!
great vid thanks for the update will be using that next time out with my sons.
10 years later and I'm still coming back to this vid to quickly setup my hammock
Same!!!
Amazing trick!!
Thank you. Extremely helpful.
youre welcome
Brilliant - thanks!
i tried it at home and it functions really well with just two climbing-carabiners as well. repelrings are a bit expensive for this kind of use. and you can hang gear in you backpack easier on your hike with 4 extra carabiners. ;)
Well done....
@zantarez im glad it helped! i actually just put some electrical tape round one end of the chord in bright red so that i can tell it apart instantly. its actually going to be a point in my next vid anyway. thanks!
Brilliant man! thank you...
I'm only just playing with the idea of hammock camping (I usually just sling down a roll mat) but this looks like an ingenious idea and I'm looking forward to trying it out
foookin brilliant guy!
great! thanks for the cool tip!
Awesome! Even though it only takes a few minutes, getting the tension right on my Hennessy by tying and retying annoys me. This makes it crazy fast. Thanks!
Holy Shit! That's a damn clever idea!
For ease of hanging my hammock I used "SMRGearMe" easy slings and carabiners. I traveled 49 days in Japan this summer and hung in all types of locations for 41 of those nights. We had their Nube' system and loved it too... the two of us hung in the Nube' together with complete protection and saved on weight by sharing our shelter. But back to the easy slings they are much lighter than all the webbing others are selling, the webbing is needed only to protect the trees, the marine grade Blue Amsteel rope is just as strong and so much lighter. Many connection spots on the easy slings makes for quick and easy adjustments. They are a new company and I love the Nube' shelter made for hammocks and the easy slings in particular!
Great video.
Many thanks!
dont know how this comment got overlooked, apologies. youre welcome! hope it worked for you.
Jimmy McSparron:Thanks a lot for it.
During the 2 years since my original comment I have found your tutorial more than useful.
So,thanks again!
Nice video and good information thanks. I'm also using hennessy hammock for my 365 days in the woods expedition.
@rockynanach epic! thanks so much for taking the time to let me know! i hope it continues to work for you!
very nice man, good idea., thaks
@mcsparron So yesterday when I went out to get gear for this setup: I found out that fatter descent rings are better (more surface area to grab the rope) and that the more symmetric your carabiner is the more evenly your rings will pull for a tighter grip on the hammock rope.
Thanks again. This setup is perfect!
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@Austin Brantley instablaster =)
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Thank you so much, you saved my ass!
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thanks Jimmy, alrady got my from Amazon
merci jim !
youre welcome. de rien!
@ragegap my pleasure. be careful when using it all though! remember to create minimum friction when pulling the rope through....
amazing !!!!!
Outstanding👍🏻😎
thank you!
Fantastic!
Used this system with the Ultralight/Backpacker and the Ultralight/Explorer. Worked fine, just remember to add a couple of safety knots after the ring pinch. No slips, no worries!
Perfection!
haha not quite that good but thanks anyway!
@danmagyver on the rain fly, there are taped seams. i.e: they have heat sealed the seams/joins. The taped bit needs to face down..... so the top will look smooth all over.
great tree rig~!
going to try that if the rings are not available at the camping store. Thanks for the idea
flipping genius!
thanks, did you try it in the end? always glad to get feed back!
It's soo good Idea！
I love you. Thank you.
very flattering! thank you!
@pyaco039 i appreciate that some people have experienced issues. i my self have been fortunate enough not to and i do believe that is because i have the thicker rings and not thin ones like other people. a knot decreases the breaking strain of a rope by 50% on average anyway.... my cord has been checked recently and has no kinks, breaks, marks or other damage... i have always maintained that this method should be used with care and not on smaller diameter stock cord.
@kc7fys it will a little bit, but it depends how you do it. use your spare arm to take the weight off the chord as you tighten it to avoid friction burns on the sheath.
@AlFrosty they are a good company needle sports! hope you found them helpful! the hammocks are brilliant. remember to create as little friction as possible when you pull through to tighten up at the end, this will ensure as little damage as possible! dont wanna burn the sheath of the rope out! shouldnt happen with such fat rings but just be careful! quick release knot is vital, i tied a normal knot first time and nearly had to cut the rope!!!!
@mcsparron Wow thanks for the quick response time. I'm debating using them.
Great videos!
@DelRJohnston thanks for helping clarify that whilst i was away.
@mcsparron I figured it out--McSparron is correct, of course, part of the HH product ships with a thinner Spectra cord, and some of the less pricey models ship with a softer, larger diameter cord--as pictured in the video here. I actually thought his hands were smaller than mine, and his rappelling rings were smaller than mine--but I bought the very items in this video, and this solution doesn't work. Oh, well, this gives me impetus to make whoopie slings! Thanks for a great video!
Jonathan
just a big thank you note for video currently I'm still practicing in the basement I think the weather is not cooperative. I currently do not have the snake skin but will add that to the wish list.
hope you managed to get out and about at last!
Very nice technique. For those of us ultralighters, I wonder if one could get awaywith a clove hitch on one side (no 'biners or rings) and your setup on the other... When I was using my hennesey (exact same setup as yours) in borneo, I used one biner and cloves hitces all around, it worked well, but the second hitch was not as easy to tension. Cheers for the video!
The technique is sound but I suggest two, side-by-side caribiners on each tree strap.
They will provide the same functionality as the rap rings but with less weight (you will be eliminating two pieces of metal) and less cost expense.
Thank you for the vid.
Needle sport must have a new stock in since i phoned them ""HANDS UP"" new to this tried it with the quick release knot brill thanks for your reply
I just ordered two carabiners and four rap rings. Thanks!
My only question is whether this is going to wear out the spectra cord faster--but I'll find out.
@Mig2133 glad you liked it! thank you!
I use this method with my ultralight backpacker. Never had the rope slip - the small diameter still bites fine...
@mcsparron no idea what you mean by that. mine "actually" came with my hammock. it is the original hh stock chord. maybe you have the thinner spectre chord and an ul hammock in which case, as stated in the description, this is not a good idea. if you dont tie a knot after the rings then of course it will slip.... thats obvious...
@skipinout thanks a lot! really hope it works out for you!
clove hitches are also sometimes VERY difficult to underdo after a few days. look at ray meers hammock hitch and siberian hitch and consider those....