How to set up a Hennessy Hammock

How to Set up a Hennessy Hammock
Tips and tricks to set up a Hennessy camping hammock. Hammock camping is a light and comfortable way to sleep in the backcountry but requires a bit of practice to get your hang right.
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[@denniskuenze659]

I did away with the ropes and installed cinch buckles. It makes setup much easier and faster. I also tied cordage to the bugnet zipper to make it easier to open and close.

[@ronbaker9971]

Longtime canoe/kayak camper. First time purchasing a Hennessy or any other hammock. Very informative and helpful tutorial, now I’ll set mine up. Thanks

[@sorenrasmussen8676]

Great video - just what I needed

[@markus717]

Great tips. My suggestion is to never underestimate the viewer's ability to tie the shown knots incorrectly. To make it more clear, I suggest using a short length of thicker, colored cord, right up to climbing rope size, and also demonstrating the knots/hitches/bends that way. Luckily you gave the name "Munter Hitch" so people can look it up on their own. Was the stake-out hitch two full wraps, then 2 half-hitches?

[@heatherwenthiking]

Just got my first hammock for hiking, a HH. Was in middle of trying to set up with absolutely no idea what I’m doing lol and was looking at it thinking how am I supposed to know 30 degrees by looking at it, so thanks for the gun shape tip! And the rest of the info on setup was useful too. Just using the HH lashing to tie up and yes it’s a pain to adjust so I think I’ll swap that out for a different setup so it’s a bit simpler. Thanks mate!

[@livewildradio]

Happy it was useful for you! Reach out if you need anything else and enjoy your hammock!

[@slowfox532]

Verry helpful video! Thx.

[@GorgoScrobo]

Thanks for the carabiner tip. Huge time saver I’m sure. My Henny expedition was just delivered today. I also got some winter boots on clearance - Kamik State. Finally found a boot that doesn’t have heal lift for me! I’m pumped to try out this sleep system soon.

[@livewildradio]

Nice! Reach out if you have any other questions

[@CarloAlexander]

Thanks for the great tutorial. Just wondering if you had any suggestions on leveling out the hammock and tarp when setting it up on an incline. Both horizontally and vertically facing outwards

[@LiveWildcrew]

I always set it up with the foot end about 6 inches higher than the head end. I just eyeball it when it comes to the leveling and then test by getting in. Then adjust from there.

[@ProdigiousReturn]

Couldn’t you do that same thing without the carabiner? Using the same knots you did and just go through the looped end of the tree hugger?

[@mollepolle]

Yes. It's what I've always done. Works just as well. Using carabineers to my DD hammock, which is a little bit different and there it saves me some time.

[@stephanieusrey]

Hey, did your Hennessey come with tie-out stakes? Mine did not.

[@LiveWildcrew]

It didn't.

[@mickymazda1]

When I hang my Hennessy Safari like that, the ridgeline is as tight as a guitar string. Yours doesn't seem to be.

[@jessewatkins-weatherley7134]

This is mad