Hennessy Hammock - Expedition Series - The Hammock That Started The Hammock Camping Revolution

We took this hammock on an 8 day kayaking and camping expedition and it was an incredibly valuable addition to our kit.My husband and I both have Hennessy hammocks now I (5ft 6 and 55kg) have the scout symmetrical hammock and my husband (5ft11 and 75kg) has the expedition asymmetrical hammock.Pros: extremely consistent and comfortable bed every night of your trip. Quick and easy to put up once you know what you are doing. Very mosquito resistant (although this was also a con as by the middle of the evening we both just wanted to be in our hammocks when there were mosquitoes about). Very well made piece of kit - there is no sign of wear at all after a heavy amount of use. Flexible system - can be used with or without rainfly and you can put rainfly angled higher or lower depending on the weather and activities. We also found the hammocks consistent whether hung from trees closer or further away, as long as the bungees were properly tensioned. The velcro entrance worked well and we like the webbing straps that come with the hammocks - it is only a shame they don't also include the snake skins packing bags but we have just used the regular bags that they came with and they have been fine. Hammocks are also pretty dark once you are inside them so it is possible to sleep in if you want to.Cons: as with all hammocks you need to find a camp site suited to hanging them in. Generally this wasn't a problem at all but just an adjustment in what you are looking for. Our camps felt a lot more discreet and lower impact than if we had a tent that was crushing grass etc. They can be chilly if you haven't got something under you (we now both use lightweight small mats in the hammocks as it can be cool where the sleeping bag is squashed under you eg hips and shoulders), as with all hammocks you are separate from everyone else you are camping with so it limits conversation once you are in the hammocks. Obviously there is some movement side to side when you are in it and so we found it a small adjustment from tents as it can feel like hard work sorting out mats, sleeping bags etc when you are in the hammock particularly when it is dark. Also we slept later than we would normally when camping and so had to set alarms which was unexpected.We really like our hammocks and would highly recommend these. High quality, worth the investment and a piece of kit which has changed the way we camp and explore.

Excellent hammock. Comfy and easy to set up and take down - even easier with snakeskins (recommended). My 12 year old regularly puts it up single handed in a couple of minutes. I like the way you get in from underneath and the velcro snaps shut behind you, so no risk of dirt or weather coming in with you. Tarp included is quite small but adequate - could be a problem in strong sideways winds, but you can buy a bigger tarp. Weighs about a kilo, so quite heavy for a backpacking trip and we haven't worked out how to use it as a bivvy shelter if you don't have trees. By the way, it does still fit in the sack provided with snakeskins on.

This is a superb piece of hiking equipment! It is extremely comfortable and as flexible in terms of practical functions as the many Youtube videos demonstrate. It is lightweight and can be put up and taken down in minutes. If I were to purchase another, I would go for a slightly larger version - I am 180cm tall, the maximum recommended height for the hammock - and felt a little more length would have been beneficial. I would also purchase the hammock and flysheet separately, opting for the larger size fly. Although this was sufficient in the moderate rain I experienced, and did not let any water through, a larger shelter would have been useful. Nevertheless, well worth the five star rating!

This is tent is the best. Comfortable, warm and easy to set up. I own several more expensive tents, but this one beats all of them. Camp in the desert or camp in the snow, this does both. The only downside is there's only room for one person, but you can't have everything.

Just get one!!!! Best hammock on the market. I am ex chief instructor at jungle school and would not be without one in the trees

Every time me and the misses fall out I've a place to sleep

brilliant

Excellent!!