Hennessy Hammock - Winter camping and rain
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- This is my first camping experience with the Hennessy Hammock. This is the Explorer Ultralite A-sym zippered model. Several months later and multiple camping expeditions later my Hennessy is still going strong.
If you're thinking about using this hammock in Winter there are a few things you are going to have to modify or add to the basic system. In this video I'll show you what I had to do to keep my backside from freezing.
If you want to learn a little more about setting up the Hennessy Hammock check out my site at www,offgridwarrior.com.
Cheers
I really want one of those, but had a stroke a few months ago. Unemployed since then, and now broke. I'll just have to live through you vicariously. Thanks for the great videos! Subbed!
Hang in there!
It's warmer that way
A great way to keep your underside warm in the hammock is to use a reflective car windshield visor (that you cover the inside of your car windshield on a hot day) as an underpad. They really work great and are quite compact. They fit the contour of the hammock perfectly and fold up nicely into your pack. I always use one in my Hennessy. I've spent nights at 0 degrees Celsius and been fine. They also keep the blood suckers from nipping you through the nylon!
Excellent idea, thanks for sharing that one.
I've had a Hennessy Safari Deluxe over 20 years and the 1st thing I did was to get the largest rain fly I could get from them to replace the small one that came with the hammock. I also have 4 other hammocks from different companies and I replaced the rain fly's with 12 x 12 silnet rain fly's on all of them.
As far as your cold backside , that is called the Frozen Butt Syndrome and the cure is a under quilt or a mattress inside the hammock or between the double layers of the hammock if you have a hammock with double bottom layers. Using a mattress I like the self inflating ones and let them inflate about half way so they will form to the hammock but still offer insulation.
Insulation between you and the hammocks bottom is necessary since you compress what ever you are laying on or in ( Sleeping Bag ) , even a thin foam pad under you will help a lot.
+Chuck Littleton Hi Chuck. I use a Thermorest now for my Winter excursions. Thanks for your comment.
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You can get silvered bubble wrap from a lot of hardware stores, it is basically bubble wrap with a coating of mylar on each side and is used to wrap water tanks or other things that need insulating, this can be cut to fit your hammock and works really really well ;) lovely location btw, we don't have anything like that here in the uk :(
I use an under quilt and a top quilt from Jacks R Better. Much more comfortable than pads and sleeping bags in the hammock. Many other cottage industry places make them. My regular set is good for me down to about - 5 C. I have a thicker top quilt for colder temperatures and then put both of my other quilts under. You can also use those silvered bubble wrap things they sell to put in the windshield of your car when you park in the sun for under you in the hammock. Bulky but light and cheap.
Hi. I have a -22°c Army Specifics sleeping bag and even tho its rated for temperatures so low the inner lining of the sleeping bag feels cold and in the morning you get that light cold feeling. what we use in the swiss army is a thin polar or fleece sleeping bag you put inside your main sleeping bag. with both combined you will have a warmth cocoon in the morning you will never want to get out of :)
+Kilr Debario Good tip... I often sleep in fleece pants and booties as an extra layer.
JaNee; ek weet wat jy bedoel ou swaer! I am a SA expat in Central America. I love camping and experiencing the great outdoors. Obviously we have no snow. We are in the Tropics and therefore the rainforest. But I use the same system here: Get off the ground (to avoid mud & critters) and have a top-sail to evade rain (but also to avoid dropping tarantulas, vampire bats and Tommy-Gophs - the Fleur de Lance snake). Slinging a hammock between trees with a covering sail of some sort is so much superior to a tent. Quicker set-up, better sleep quality , smaller footprint on the environment and quicker access to equipment. Also a lot safer in the boondocks. You can go as high as feel comfortable with. GROETNIS!!!
I've lived in the tropics and spent time in South America.... my biggest issue was mosquitoes and no-see-ems, tiny little buggers you don't see until they chomp down on you. Good times. Be Safe.
Wynand Koegelenberg Yep, nothing beats a good hammock set up. Why is it safer, though?
Had same problem....on 3rd cold night in hammock invested in DD underblanket £50......works a treat....slept in it last night in a cold wet windy north east england wood....
great review, lots of room, I sleep with some gear inside my hammock, flash lite, Swiss army, my emergency meds, water... For heat loss, several space blankets and thermarest are a must, I cocoon myself. have the blankets outside and inside also. I have encounter mosquitoes armed with a drill that can penetrate a heavy duty vinyl tarp so, I have a double heavy duty big sleeping bag, I don't move a lot but you need some freedom. About the boots, I learned to put them in a plastic bag, close it and hang them, sometimes I put the boot/bag inside the hammock, to prevent surprises, waking up to a torrential rain flooding around you, snakes, bugs etc. for the head, make sure one side its higher and/or have some pillow made of your own gear/clothes if they are wet just wrap them in a space blanket. And those rain drops are the best sound to fall to sleep. Love it
I have literally camped exactly where you are. I love the Hoh River.
What a cozy setup! Thanks.
Hennessy Hammocks do have a small tarp but it does the job. I have had one of these Hammocks for a few years now and adding it up have spent over a month sleeping in it. I have slept in it through very bad storms and have not gotten wet once.
For what its worth, and it does make a difference as far as comfort, Hennessy design wants the zipper opening to your right. I thought it didn't make a difference, but when you fiddle with your sleep position a bit, you will see once you have the zipper to right and sleep on the diagonal (as you show) it does make a difference. There are tricks to knowing where the "head" is while in snake skins too - just check the Tube for it - essentially tie a piece of cord at the head so you know before you setup. It makes a difference... try it. Best hammock on the market. Enjoy.
Wish people like him did more rain camping vids, I like what he shows you, and how he talks to his watchers. Go rain storm camping and make another vid!
Totally Agree. Love Camping in Rain Videos
Thank you soooo much for this video.
I was wondering how to store things and protect them from rain.
The upper tarp with line makes a lot of sense.
you automatically get a like for that ka bar
I bought the hammock (pronounces Hamm-uck in Scotland ) so bought
outwell cardinal sleeping bag and 2 sheep skins to put under. Also have a light unbranded hammock to put kit back pack jacket etc and I sling that underneath the Hennessy instead of the hammock blanket setup. Will be doing a vid of my setup in the next 2-3 weeks so will let you know how I get on. Really enjoy your videos thanks
Thanks for the review, I am looking for a hammock so it is great to see them in detail like this.
For your viewers, the Hoh river is in the Olympic National Park in Washington state. Its noted for good fishing and rain is a normal condition.
Have had my Hennessy for years. Camped in -20c. They make a winter kit which has a layer that fits under the hammock. You can use their insulation kit or reflex tec between the 2 fabric layers (or your coat). The top cover isn’t recommended above freezing. Too much humidity. I bought the larger fly and use the other one for extra room. Clip your boots on a carabiner to keep them dry and bug free.
I have a Hennessy and I found that if I put the reflective blanket underneath my sleeping bag I'm nice and toasty. I found hanging it under the hammock allow's cold air between me and the reflective blanket and I feel the cold more. Beautiful place to camp tho. Wow... so pretty. ATB Louise :)
Nice presentation. Since we now have all of the fabulous modern technology, 40,000 amp external batteries and such for our device's, hiking and camping has returned with a vengeance. We stay connected to our network of family and friends, it's great! All I can say is that everyone has to experiment with their own custom set up. Also keep it clean, leave no evidence that you were there!
+Cliff Hankins I leave only my foot steps... all the best to you.
Sweet spot, rain and all.
Is there a reason you didn't put the emergency blanket in the hammock under your sleeping bag? I would think that it being closer to you, would block wind better and reflect the heat better as well.
100% true statement. The mylar will prevent the sleeping bag from loosing heat by directing it back into the bag.
I had my emergency blanket in my sleeping bag once wrapped all around me that also works great
Even better idea is to place the hammock inside the sleeping bag and have the bottom portion of the bag hanging. Bean configuration. The bean bag configuration retains the loft of the sleeping bag 360 degrees. The emergency blanket can then be used optionally under the sleeping bag to block the wind.
We thinking in same way - simply, blanket was too far from the body and it couldn't hold warmness. Other solution - put the blanket on the top of the mosquito net to reflect and keep warm inside.
Yes I agree with some of the there's..insulation on the inside would be much better , and this I have learned from experience
I use an Eno top quilt and under quilt for my hammock. Works great in all weather conditions.
Great video! Have same hammock but older model velcro on bottom for entry
Learned quite a lot
Look into adding the Hennessy super shelter to your set up. It makes works really well.
I have the deluxe one and it really kept the rain out well. I was in an all night storm and I loved it. My only worry was widow makers. I also used a car windshield cover with a reflective surface for under my pad. Got it at the dollar store and worked well. I just need to figure out how to keep things from sliding inside.
A sleeping pad would solve your cold problem. I went that route because I had one already from my tent camping days. I have camped in my Hennessy at 30 degrees several times. I also carry a 12x12 rainfly (1 lb) that I purchased on sportsmansguide.com. I makes a nice sheltered area for the rest of my camp functions. I lightened my load by about 6 lbs when I changed to this setup. Tyvek house wrap washed in the washing machine also makes a good, really lightweight rainfly or ground cover (printing up over your head, down under a tent).
Great vid, great review of the hammock. I can see how you'd want to get one of the bigger tarps for it - I suppose you have one by now, and probably an under-quilt as well.
When you sleep in a sleeping bag, you compress the insulation beneath you and render it useless - not so easy to notice in a tent with a ground pad as the ground pad is providing insulation for you, very easy to notice in a hammock with nothing beneath you but a thin layer of Nylon and cold air
I use an emergency blanket and a sleeping pad . Works great
How incredibly interesting and awesome!!
i have mine today :) locking forward to use it
thanks for the videos feel more confident now
cool vid man. I hope to do more bush craft video in the near future for my channel.. you inspired me.. thanks again!
What works better is to put the emergancy blanket inside hammock. Bring mats or pads to put inside hammock and you wont be cold. Nice Video, thanks for sharing
+Monica Jones Yes it does. Since this video I have improved my setup.
+Off Grid Warrior Under quilt for me is the only solution ... and your right the tarp is to small ... it kind of strange they sell that as a package when it can't keep u dry in heavy condition... .. i started on Hennessy Hammock but quickly move to lighter and better hanging options...
cuben tarp with 4 doors 8 oz and whoopee and straps slings only 5 oz and nano7 5 oz
No he's close anything inside the hammock is a nightmare tie off the ends of the blanket so it snugs up and closes off the air flow done
I Put the Thermo blanket in side the hammock with the Matt & sleeping bag so I'm laying on it and I use another Thermo blanket on top of the bug net on the outside to reflect heat back .
I been using the hennessy safari asym zip hammock.
when i was a kid, when we went to gym class we wore plimsoles - and were always told to check our foot wear for stag beetles before putting them back on again - otherwise a nasty little bite might occur as your foot almost squashes the poor blighter
just a thought
You can get a underquilt and a sleeping pad for cold weather
I have to get me one of these! Thanks for sharing Mate!
David Husberg Cheers.. get one, would recommend getting a larger rain-fly.
Ok larger rain-fly got it!
I would have thought by having the emergency blanket within the hammock underneath your sleeping system would provide a more efficient radiant heat arrangement. .... Great scenery by the way !
+Cain-X In theory yes but I was trying to block/create a barrier between my underside and an icy cold wind. A compressed emergency blanket only millimeters from your clothing does not offer much, you need a void or air space between for warm air to accumulate. Thanks for the comment.
+Off Grid Warrior Thanks for your reply O.G. Warrior... I have been reconstructing my sleeping system for a hammock lay-out. I'll give your concept a try later on this winter... I'll be setting up a tent and a hammock sleep system on one outing and hopefully I remember to record and post it up.
Great video. I've been using the Hennessy and love it. Definitely can get a little cold though..
Nice Set-Up thank you for your video
A thermarest (or any similar self inflating mattress) makes a perfect hammock liner. Super warm, and provides even more structural support to the asym shape of the hammock, therefore I find it a LOT more comfortable.
Nice video.
I enjoyed it a lot.
yeah when sleeping in a hammock you need something under you unless it is hot and no wond. you should consider a underblanket. it is designed to be put under the hammock just like you did with that survival blanket.
Without appropriate thermal barriers, it's surprising the kind of heat loss you can experience in a hammock, especially in your torso, arms, and hips. Even with a good sleeping bag and at fairly mild temperatures, i.e., the 50s, you can easily get chilled if you don't have an insulated sleeping pad. At lower temperatures, an underblanket is also important. BTW, as many learned in basic physics, the problem is not cold coming into the hammock, it's heat leaving the hammock from your body. It may seem counter intuitive, but the goal is to slow heat loss, not keep the cold out.
I've hiked the hoh river trail!!!! 25 years a go. :( I would love to do it again.
For anything less than 60ºF you need to add some kind of insulation underneath your hammock.
An underquilt is the most widely used equipment.
Henessy hammocks also make their own underpad and insulation system, if you want to use it in cold climates...
Wow what a beautiful camp site very dramatic! Recommendations try warbonnet . 1.7 double layers. You can also fit a pad in between . Fine place though. What was your location... Nice.
liked the video thanks for sharing always learning
Get a Warbonnet Superfly and a Hammockgear incubator. I slept 2 nights ago in 12F in a Hennessy Hyperlite and it was great.
Have you tried the DD Hammock. There's a sleave to throw a mat in underneath you. And there's a welcomed bit of room extra too. I ha e both the hennesey and the DD. Good having the choice.
Hi Dom. Thanks for sharing that, I have not heard of DD Hammock but that sounds like a good feature... I'll look into that. Happy hanging!
I was camping on the Wishkah the same weekend. Cold and crappy.
Great vid!, Thank you for sharing my friend
Somebody needs an underquilt. :-)
Interesting approach but not suitable for my particular situation, I am 74 and although I enjoy camping, I have physical limitations. I have an 8 passenger van and can carry all of the creature comforts and as a last resort can sleep in the van if necessary. I can remember the days when I could and did enjoy "roughing it" but now I will leave that to you younger more fit adventurers and take my comfort accessories with me, like my 24 inch high inflatable queen sized bed and 8 person pop up tent. Keep up the video's though so I can reminisce about those days long ago.
Great vid, the rain sounds like my 2nd hammock camp weekend! Question...If its warm enough for mosquitoes do you think you could get by with sweats and a wool blanket forgoing the bag? I ask because i also have a mummy bag and like you i find it way too restrictive. Happy New Year.
+lokisith69 Yeah I think that is possible, I picked up a military surplus waterproof bivi cover I use without sleeping bag, works well, plenty of space.
I'd also think that the "space" blanket would have been better on the inside of the hammock and... and , and a foam sleeping pad under the space blanket. Might even think about a roll of that milar coated pop corn insulateion as an underlayment...
Nice video and good information thanks
Nice Vid!! keep them coming
Nice vid. I sometimes use my rainfly from Yukon Outfitters. It's plenty big enough to cover a 10' hammock. Sometimes I just use a tarp, usually my tarp from Free Soldier. Either way, I manage to stay dry. Where were you for this video? Looks like Alaska. Gave you a sub, too.
One of the biggest mistakes, is not ordering the larger fly on initial purchase. Had go back an purchase the larger fly, well worth it.
i put a Kaikkialla Kuopio 5.0 L pad inside my dd hammock and this is a warm and b lot more comfortable
If I might suggest, you should bring a small mat you can use under your hammock to step on when getting out. You can also put your pack on it to keep dry. I use one that came with my Coleman tent!
+Bobby Fournier I typically put a few sticks/branches underside and then put backpack/boots on that. Thanks for the comment.
So I just buy my first hammock 👍 i’m gonna try pretty soon😎 so what you overview after while ?
You should've put the emergency blanket inside your hammock underneath your sleeping bag.
Would've kept you much more warm.
Just started to say the same...…...
South Africa!
Or you could buy a cubeb fiber tarp, which is even lighter than the Hennessy Hex tarp. I have the Hex tarp, then bought the CF tarp from ZPacks.
wouldnt it be simpler to lay the insulation on the wait...inside of the hammock? seems simple & effective are two words he doesn't use much.
Hennessy's STILL hasn't fixed their fly size!? That's why I went with a Blackbird Warbonnet with a Super Tarp. Also bought an underquiilt from Hammockgear.com, indespensible with the convective heat losses of hammocks but pricey. . Just use the foot box of the mummy bag to keep around feet and drape rest over top like a blanket once you have an underquilt. In the Warbonnet there is also a sheath of nylon to fit in a closed cell foam or Thermarest for extra protection (or by itself). I've been comfortable down to -4C so far, even just using a wool blanket over top. Better than sleeping on the ground any day.
The Blackbird is one of my favorites due to it's light weigh ( 16.8 ounces ) and space in it when hung. One great advantage for me is that no mosquito can bite me in the back as I lay in it , it's bug proof all the way around. In Florida we have lots of bugs and it is summer for most of the year.. My rain fly ( Tarp ) is one of the hammockgears Cuben fiber tarps , a little costly but it was a gift to myself.
Yup, major mosquitoes . . . and sand flies, bull flies, no see-ums and ticks. It's like Fort Knox in the Warbonnet Blackbird.
If you do not mind my asking, what kind of boots are those?
I Love the way you say hammock.:)
+aleqs gibson ... well it is a hammock and not a "hammick" :-)
Hi I was wondering what kind of overtarp you had and what size it was? I am starting to Hammock camp and would like a bigger tarp.
Ever heard of a Tent? They can be quite comfortable my friend!
Everyone has heard of a tent. Most,, like yourself, thought hanging from a tree was "stupid".Oddly enough once you do hang from a tree with the proper equipment, just as in a tent, you may never sleep on the ground again.Cost for a proper Hammock, Tarp, Over Quilt, Under Quilt, Suspension, lines, etc. is similar to a proper tent, pad, sleeping bag, ground cloth, tarp, etc....as well as similar in weight.The big difference is sleeping in a hammock is truly comfortable where as sleeping on the ground is tolerable.
You can't sleep comfortably with a hammock in cold weather without some kind of insulation underneath you. There are several easy solutions: put your sleeping pad inside your hammock partially inflated, make your own using reflectix(~$5USD), or buy an UQ. My suggestions are ordered from least expensive to most expensive.
I use a 2 meter double layer of reflectix as far down as freezing. < $5usd
HTH
Hello Off Grid Warrior, where in South Africa are you from?
hi there. I never consider hammock before. is it really comfortable? no back pain? thanks for the vid.
There is only back pain if you sleep in the same position all night
it is absolutely the best. soooo much better than sleeping on the ground.
I sleep longer and more comfortably in it than my bed at home. (thinking of putting some hooks in the wall there) It took some getting used to for me though. I think the closeness of the bug net was triggering some claustrophobia. I got over it after a couple nights. I still almost prefer it in cold weather so I don't have to worry about bugs and can leave it open. Also, since my head is lower than my feet, I'm a bit light headed in the morning for a few minutes.
If you're interested in using a hammock to camp, there are many pros and cons. In terms of comfort, while almost everyone enjoys relaxing in a camp hammock, not everyone enjoys sleeping in one overnight, especially if you tend to move around when you sleep, or like to sleep on your side or stomach.
I would have place the red emergency blanket/tarp/whatever inside the hammock. That would have insulated you MUCH better.
for the weight of 2 tarps and hammock, a non constricting tent would be my choice
Nice :D But next time u might put the blanket inside the hammock, under your sleeping bag.
/peace
You need an under quilt
With your feet so high above your heart, don't you have blood circulation issues in your legs and feet?
what size is your camo tarp above your hennessy?
i honestly cant see using this for long hikes. i do think i could stay just as warm if not warmer in them. I cant see being forced to change clothes inside of them if other hikers or backpackers are around. the other part is some places just may not have 2 trees close enough yet far enough apart. i know its hard to believe but you would be surprised.
+yuenglingking With a little practice, changing clothing in the hammock can be done. Obviously if you,re hiking in an area with limited trees you may have a problem... pros and cons.
+Off Grid Warrior aye, just my opinion.
Did I miss something, or were you missing a sleeping pad? A decent sleeping pad would have made all the difference in the world as far as keeping you warmer.
Do you live here in wa?? I'm in marysville.
what was the temperature?
SAFFA!
Dont like henessey system and more expensive, tarp far too small. My preferred system is DD travel hammock (several configs) and tarp (DD 3x3 or Alpkit Rig 7), with silver-sided roll mat in velcroed layer of hammock for warmth Good to hear African accent, from Rhodie.
Does anyone can give me the location of this place? Is it in Missouri state?
Make sure the snakes Stay out of your boots
Fortunately not too many snakes to worry about in Pacific Northwest Coastal region. That said if I were back in Africa or Australia... My eyes would be the first thing exiting the hammock in the morn and I'd definitely be poking a stick in my boots first! Thanks for your comment. Keep well.
is that a south African accent I here????
+GOOFYDUDE Ja.
cool i lived out there for 14years my wife is southafrican we are now living in scotland
Cuben
It is too far down needs to be against it to get the best leave missing Heat fit it take it off of you
Is jy afrikaans? =)
Pronounce it Ham Mick when in the midwest or get laughed at
if you leave your boots like that a mouse of something WILL crawl in. cover them with a pair of socks.
I pity the critter that seeks shelter my boots.
Off Grid Warrior the smell alone should deter most.