Hennessy Hammock Review

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[@denniskuenze659]

I have to agree they are great hammocks. I have the same model and had a zipper installed but I still use the bottom entry. Good review.

[@soronemus8815]

Excellent video. I never knew getting into/out of a hammock could be so easy! I am definitely going to put this on my wish list for my bug out bag. The rain fly, the mosquito net, and the easy access are all essentials for me and this one seems perfect.

[@craigcaudill8846]

Stay tuned brother...I did a survival rifle review last week. It was my first of many survival guns I want to be doing in the future. Should be coming out this week!!

[@thebigoaktree8401]

I wasn't sure about the velcro until you did that great and simple demo. That's pretty cool!

[@macdaddy9124]

Your the man Craig!! the carabineer and rappel rings were an awesome idea. Made the setup way quicker and more secure. Thanks for the idea!

[@sammatthews4266]

Going out for the first time in snow I have been camping out with my friends in a walmart hammock just got my hennesy thanks for the tips and review.

[@OmegaGear]

+Mr Ruthless 371 Great to hear! Have fun and be safe! Thanks for watching! ~Craig

[@OmegaGear]

For use just on the hammock, you will not need anything more than what comes with the hammock...however, I always have an extra tarp with me whenever I go out for any number of uses maybe event to setup a larger camp cover. Two of our Nature Reliance School instructors have the zip model and they love them and have absolutely no trouble with them. Yes you can sit in the velcro model, I often lay in mine without getting inside and it does not damage the netting. Great questions!! - Craig

[@SteveSherron]

Great video with some great audio Dan. So many guys who shoot outdoor videos do not mic themselves and are constantly turning away from the camera. Thumbs up.

[@OmegaGear]

Thanks I am the fella in the video..I appreciate you noticing - Craig Caudill

[@AJ-eg3yr]

Excellent video! Helped my decision on buying one for my jeep wrangler camping trip

[@OmegaGear]

Nice...I hope you get it from Dan's Depot!

[@OmegaGear]

I have never experienced any issues with bugs. I avoided these hammocks for ever because I thought the velcro opening on the bottom would never work. After using mine for several years now, I can say with confidence that I do not think you would have any issues with bugs...the craftsmanship and ingenuity of this bottom opening hammock surprises me how well it works each time I use it...:) - Craig

[@miriamcook3356]

What is the little light you keep on your ridge line inside the hammock? Where do you get one like that?

[@415mazer6]

Good review, I am a hammock camper myself. Came to them just by browsing eBay one day. LOVE it, so much better on the back and knees, one does not wake up stiff and sore. I use the BUGLIT for my hammock ridge line, and when Im reading a paperback book, I can just put the page Im reading open and place the ridgeline in it to hold my place. Thanks for the video

[@OmegaGear]

+415 Mazer Thanks for adding your ideas! We are always trying new things and changing for the better. We appreciate that you take the time to leave us comments :). ~ Craig, Nature Reliance School

[@415mazer6]

Love your videos

[@OmegaGear]

+415 Mazer Thanks for saying so! ~Craig, Nature Reliance School

[@stephanrosos516]

I'm handicapped and this seems an incredible opportunity to be able to enjoy camping after eight long years, a genuine Blessing!!!

[@OmegaGear]

Thanks for watching here at Omega Gear! Please check out my personal channel as well kzbin.info. ~Craig, Nature Reliance School

[@craigcaudill8846]

You are the man brother...I have all of NRS in these things man....You infected me with this thing! I do not know how to thank you enough...

[@OmegaGear]

My son and I use the velcro opening and have only had one small issue where we came out of the hammock while we were in it. Three of the other instructors with Nature Reliance School have the zippered openings. They love theirs too. I am like you in thinking that the velcro is less apt to have a problem compared to the zippers. I would go with the velcro..

[@OmegaGear]

Sorry this particular model is 3lb 2 oz...Hennessy has a ton of other hammocks as well. check them out on our online store...

[@Try_n_2Tri]

The rain fly - they have larger models than the stock one that comes with the hammock. Any need to upgrade? I realize larger fly would give more coverage and area to cook under maybe, but is it worth it and necessary or does the standard one do a good job? Secondly, their new 'zip' model is the new rage... have you compared them at all? Can you sit in the velcro model as a 'seat' or swing and just relax or will that damage the netting? Good vid.

[@caranpaima]

Excellent review. I have one and use it in the jungle in my job. Lots more versatile than a tent in places where ants and millipedes simply make a floor tent a no-go.

[@thesashboyno1]

What is on cold days? How does IT Work with sleeping Pad + BAG ?

[@andreasovermyer2680]

have you tried ticket to the moon hammocks probably not as good but they are more compact and cheaper you should give it a try

[@Bluearc101]

I love my Hennessy Hammock! It's light, easy to set-up and I sleep like a bunny in it. I camp in the Catskills so it can get a bit chilly sometimes and just as Craig suggested, I use a wool blanket under my sleeping bag. BTW I'm 5'11" and the hammock is plenty big enough.

[@OmegaGear]

Bluearc101 Glad to hear you like yours too! Thanks for leaving a comment :). ~Craig

[@GreencampRhodie]

(Sorry, pressed wrong button) from experience, the triangular fly tarp is inadequate in rain and little space, unlike Eg DD tarp / 10th

[@teamextreme86]

How has the velcro lasted over the years ? I bought one but I'm worried 😟

[@LNI84]

Thanks for a great review (and a lot of other reviews). really inspirational. I have a question though. Can you clear out which LED light you are using? the one you are always keeping in the hammock? Perhaps a link? thanks in advance

[@OmegaGear]

+Lars Nielsen This is it. It's actual purpose is to put on dog collars. However it works well in the hammock. It takes up very little space. amzn.to/1VT4GBK

[@LNI84]

+DansDepot Thanks. Yeah, they seem very handy. Think I will order a few of them. They literally cost nothing 😉

[@leftyjones9792]

Lars Nielsen They're Free?

[@stephanrosos516]

Thanks million!! Excellent review and product design Way to go, Dan!!!! Very much appreciated!!!!

[@OmegaGear]

I'm actually Craig, the guy in most of the videos. It is a little confusing, they are now "Omega Gear". Thanks for watching, new videos with a brand new host on are the way. Please check out my personal channel as well kzbin.info. ~Craig, Nature Reliance School

[@evewysprr]

Hey guys. I love the videos and the product reviews. They are very informative and make choosing certain items easier for me. When are you guys gonna do a survival firearms review? I'm currently swinging a Remington 700 sps but it's overly heavy and I'm not sure that I would classify it as a survival gun. Please give some of your thoughts on this matter.

[@NomadicBristolview]

How well does the bottom entry seal up from small bugs? I know the zip version buttons up tight, but I've always liked the bottom entry method. We have hordes of mosquitoes and clouds of nasty black flies and they'll find a gap if there is one. So, that's the nature of my question.

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

I'm in the market for my first camping hammock, and I was just wondering if you have tried the Warbonnet hammocks? I've been eyeing the hennessy for a while, and just trying to find some opinions on the warbonnet, not on warbonnets site.

[@OutdoorFamilyAdventure]

Awesome! After some nights in an "ordinary" hammock I want to try the hennessy now! Very good review. Also the follow up answered all my questions Best regards from Germany, Stefan

[@bushmansurvival5053]

Great video. Never used a hammock but I'm looking into it. Can you sleep in one with a Pit-bull size dog? Or is that impossible with a hammock?

[@tck5005]

Are this hammock good for big guys? I am 6,7 330 pounds do you think that this hammock can hold somebody of my size for a long time. an what I mean by that is can I use it more than 2 or 3 times then it breaks on me. I am getting tired of buying stuff that says oh yes it will last a life time but after using it for 3 to 4 times it busts on me. ty. looking forward for your feed back.

[@byfuzzerabbit]

How to you feel about the hammock holding up to dogs? I have a westie and just got a Hennessy and would like to keep her there with me. I can't let her become a pup burrito for a bear so I would sleep a lot easier with her.

[@assassinblackop]

The snake skins now come with every new hammock. Also, would you recommend buying it without the rainfly since it would save around sixty bucks and just using a tarp instead?

[@nolanmccadden6289]

What happens when your sleeping and you roll over onto the Velcro do u fall out or does the Velcro stay shut

[@OmegaGear]

You basically lay across the velcro rather than in line with it, therefore you never fall out of it. - Craig

[@phil4508]

where do you keep your backpack....

[@craigcaudill8846]

We hope to be making vids for a long time!! Glad we can help you, let us know if there is anything you would like to see on video in particular. We will put it in the works!

[@christophersmith7714]

Love your honesty man! My sort of geezer!

[@spazADHD99]

probablely said but i missed what is the waterproof rateing

[@OmegaGear]

Thanks for the comment....I love these hammocks man. I cannot say enough good things about them - Craig

[@woodsmanadventuretv2604]

Nice video and good information thanks. I'm also using Hennessy for my 365 days in the Woods expedition

[@OmegaGear]

+Woodsman Adventure TV Great! Let us know how it holds up for you. Also, check out my personal channel as well, kzbin.info.Thanks for watching! ~Craig, Nature Reliance School

[@My360man]

wear do u put you gear (your pack)

[@barbwirebillmsu]

Great vid. I recently bought one of these myself. What part of central Kentucky are you from?

[@BooBoos636HEMI]

do you think you can fit two people in there

[@OmegaGear]

Sorry I missed this one Terry. Yeah I would follow Adams advice here, because I cannot find specific information put out by Hennessey on the weight limits. I do know my son-in-law stayed in it this weekend and he is close to your height...he loved it - Craig

[@smokeontherocksbbq]

What is that clip you are using to attach the rain fly? Looks like you bypassed the clip that comes with the hammock. Did you also add a clip of some kind to attach the rain fly tie down to the same bungee cord that pulls the side of the hammock out?

[@OmegaGear]

***** The rainfly used here and its clips are the same ones that came with it..I have added nothing to this particular setup in that regard - Craig

[@protoyz7405]

the problem is the small standard tarp with not enough gui outs... it wont do u any good in windy conditions with rain... the plasticbiners on the end broke as well. i recommend getting a BIGGER tarp if u plan to use it in the rain.

[@OmegaGear]

I have used this tarp dozens of times and many, many times in the rain, I have gotten wet only one time and it was due to me not setting it up right. That was in heavy rain and 10-20 mph winds. I have slept in it in worse conditions and not gotten wet. - Craig

[@protoyz7405]

used it last weekend on the mountains here... the plasticbiner/-hook broke on both sides and the tarp became a kite for most of the night. if it was raining i would have been in some serious trouble. fortunately it was only wet mist. the part near the suspension needs another guy out point to keep it down in high winds. just my observation at 6500 feet elevation...

[@OmegaGear]

pro Toyz Interesting, thanks for sharing. I have used mine in rough conditions as stated with no problems after several years now..this really surprises me.

[@protoyz7405]

i would trust this thing(hennessy explorer) in normal rain but the wind from a ridgeline will make short work of the tarp especially if it will come from an angle of roughly 45°. and i didnt have the luxury of campsite selection in this guided tour. therefore i ordered a hyperlite mountaingear flat tarp(8'x10') to go along with the hammock. i will use the hammock this weekend on a 4 days climb but i will modify it with a seperate ridgeline. maybe this is enough to take care of the problem.

[@OmegaGear]

pro Toyz You need to do what works for you my friend. As I said before, I have used mine many, many times in very rough conditions and only gotten wet one time...so this is a surprise to me that you had such trouble. Glad you get out often!

[@meekotreeko]

Hey I just stumbled on this video after looking at the official hammock setup. Very good video, quite informative of the product. I used to live in FL and considered getting one, but now that I'm in Oregon I am defiantly getting one as we have allot more trees that are viable for tying off too. How well does it fit sleeping bags? and how easy is it to get into one while in the hammock?

[@OmegaGear]

Robert - Patrick O'Neill I've used mine with and without a bag. No problems either way. Getting into the bag takes practice, but once you find what tricks work for you, it's no big deal. I would suggest setting it up once to practice before going on a trip. This will allow you to climb in and out in daylight and get a feel for the arrangement of things you may want to store with you inside....like a flashlight, water bottle, or book.

[@KookusMaximus]

Who makes a weight comment like that? Common dannehood, the guy is posting up valuable information for free so we can all make informed decisions. Props to Craig for the good video.

[@OmegaGear]

I put mine directly under my hammock. I typically carry a poncho to put my pack under as rain will blow underneath the hammock.

[@SNIPERRECON88]

Great video, I just picked mine up and use it every time I bug out. I am wondering if you can let me know which type of rings you have and where did you get them from. Also which type of clip? Thanks and awesome job on the video helped a lot :)

[@OmegaGear]

YOu can google rappelling rings and find them on amazon pretty easily. The clip is a basic carabiner as well, you can buy both from the same shops.

[@nikomalias7355]

Hey bud, do you know a place that I can get the beener

[@amrasurvivalchannel2708]

great hammock thanks for sharing always learning

[@OmegaGear]

+Amra survival Thanks for commenting! ~Craig

[@Sydneywizard]

Check out Henessy Hammock's website or give them a call and they can advise you, but I think their Safari Deluxe model is what you're looking for.

[@clamcrabber]

great video. this is just what i was searching for. How do you get into your sleeping bag

[@pelicanwarlord688]

Does that entrance feel like it may ever pose a problem after repeated stress and become a weak point and tear out? I'm looking at the safari deluxe version and can't decide velcro or zipper.

[@OmegaGear]

I have used mine close to 200 times. The velcro is certainly getting weaker...the stress points look as good as new. - Craig

[@pelicanwarlord688]

DansDepot So it should be good. I was just concerned with the seams at the ends of the opening fraying apart.

[@OmegaGear]

Don't be these are still going strong. - Craig

[@jimbeephoto]

wish you would have given the weight limit.

[@TinHatRanch]

The one he has is 300lbs. They sell another version that will handle 350.

[@conniewaite1371]

Do they still make them with the velcro opening? I would prefer that over a zipper

[@sickbugz]

Yup

[@OmegaGear]

Thanks. You are correct. I have lost about 15 lbs since this video was made have about 25 more to go...:)

[@beau4307]

You think the Hennessy hammock is better or the ENO hammock? I bought an ENO but depending on quality would be willing to return it for a Hennessy. Please let me know.

[@OmegaGear]

Beau Green I personally think so, however it might not be the same for you. I have found the Hennessy to be more comfortable simply because I like to sleep on my side. I cannot seem to do that in an ENO but can do that easily in a Hennessy. Plus the tarp, and bug protector come standard with the Hennessy..Since I sleep in a hammock year round I need both of those to keep off the elements - Craig

[@beau4307]

Yeah i sleep on my side also. So you are referring to the ENO double right? Yeah you have to buy all the extras with ENO it ends up being about the same price. Maybe i'll just try mine and if i don't like it take it back to REI and get the Hennessy.

[@OmegaGear]

Beau Green Sounds like a plan to me. I hope it all turns out well for you. - Craig

[@beau4307]

Hey what do you think of the Nube hammock system? In comparison to the Hennessy....

[@OmegaGear]

Beau Green Sorry just noticed your question, I have not personally used the Nube system. It looks roomy, however; it needs 6 connection points to set up. I'm not sure if it would suit your needs better or not. Maybe I'll get one and try it out :). ~Craig

[@kennethfrisch4492]

Hi Dan, i would actually love to hear where you got that little "Sphere light" thingy from?

[@dljsngwrtr]

After about an hour of searching I finally found it. That little "sphere" light is a Nite Ize SpotLit Led Carabiner light. Takes two 2016 coin batteries and last 20 hours before you have to replace the batteries. Neat little light. I will have one!

[@pachucaboy1]

dljsngwrtr thanks a lot for this info

[@firefighter2699]

Older comment, but check out the eno twilights. They’re 10 led lights kind of like Christmas light that you can add to your hammock takes 3 triple As

[@P1P3L1N3N1NJA]

im getting one

[@OmegaGear]

Go to Dan's Depot and look up Photon X Light Micro...that is the one :)

[@spidermonkeydick]

I know this sounds trivial but i love the little light. where did you get it?

[@kennethfrisch4492]

I would love to know aswell :-)

[@spidermonkeydick]

Hah! I found them at Walmart a couple of weeks ago. $5

[@OmegaGear]

Awesome..I love these things.

[@heckmannoleg]

Hi, Please tell me what kind of flashlight you

[@OmegaGear]

I use a petzl headlamp most of the time

[@heckmannoleg]

DansDepot Thank you)

[@OmegaGear]

I have stayed in my hammock in very heavy rains with no problem at all. I did however have it pulled down fairly close...There is not much room to do much under the tarp however...an additional hammock to do other work than sleep is pretty important.

[@ernesthemingway9094]

I'm 6'1" and about 215lbs. Will I be comfortable with the smallest ultralite version? I don't want to get one and regret not getting the larger one, but ultralite is my goal.. From what I've seen, I'm just a touch over the recommendation (6' 200lbs) but I'm guessing I'm close enough that it might be ok. Again - will I be COMFORTABLE, ie, stretch out my legs completely be fairly flat etc? Would really appreciate it someone who knows what they are talking about could advise me. Cheers.

[@OmegaGear]

Hmmm. Here is what I think...Do you like mummy sleeping bags? If so you will probably be OK in the ultralight version, because at your size you are going to be pretty compacted in there, particuarly at the toe and head...if you don't like a mummy bag...I would go with the bigger one...- Craig

[@ernesthemingway9094]

DansDepot Thanks a lot. Bigger it is then. Take care.

[@OmegaGear]

Ernest Hemingway You are so welcome!

[@TGBahr]

Hello guys! Can you tell me if this actual model (Explorer Deluxe) also comes in OD green? Can't really tell from their original site. Thanks

[@OmegaGear]

That is a question for Hennessy my friend, sorry I cannot offer that to you. This particular model very close to OD green, but in my opinion is more on the brown side. I am not sure that shows well on camera or not. - Craig

[@TGBahr]

DansDepot Just thought you might know as I understood you're carrying them at your store. Should be Coyote what you're having there. Cheers

[@OmegaGear]

Yeah sorry about that. This video is quite a bit older. We no longer sell them. A quick look since my last post shows that they do carry what the consider OD, and it is the one in this video. - Craig

[@TGBahr]

DansDepot Oh, ok. It's not that important to me anyway I guess. I would've liked something a little greener but this'll do as well. I'm really sold on these Hammoks now, having watched your and other folks' videos on them. So much great gear on the market these days. Have a good one and thanks for the instant replies, Craig.

[@OmegaGear]

You are welcome! - You will enjoy the hennessy..

[@OmegaGear]

I have seen those but prefer the hennessy...I sleep out about 100 nights per year... - Craig

[@GreencampRhodie]

Great hammock (quality and function), but from experience the triangle

[@OmegaGear]

Hey check my video callled "Hennessy Hammock Follow-up" I answer that question and a few others that we have been getting. Thanks for taking the time to write us. - Craig

[@gman3483]

I love my Hennessy hammock! Best sleep is in the woods!!

[@MrSaber152]

just subbed hello from seattle

[@Roger-ps3pl]

jmmoybf

[@MrSaber152]

what?

[@Roger-ps3pl]

i think my kids has playd whith my phone sorry for that great vid by the way :)

[@MrSaber152]

oh good I thought I was no longer hip to the web speak

[@OmegaGear]

+roger knifeandoutdoor lol! Thanks :) ~Craig

[@OmegaGear]

Winchester aka Funchester...:) - Craig

[@jbreamsiii]

Man, that's a nice Hammock ;)

[@barahonal1]

genial!!!!