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Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock

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Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock

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At 10 ft. long, the Explorer Ultralite Asym Classic from Hennessy Hammock was designed for anyone under 250 lbs. or more than 6 ft. tall—you get more comfort without the weight.

Patented asymmetrical shape is designed with a diagonal axis making the hammock feel longer with a wider sweet spot of comfort
Patented, easy entry through the bottom--automatically snaps shut behind you as weight tensions the entrance; seals with VELCRO® brand closure
Patented integral ridgeline maintains the same comfortable shape to keep your back straight and level when resting on the diagonal
Patented ''never-tip'' center balance design eliminates instability by entering from the center instead of flipping over the side
No-see-um mesh provides excellent insect protection and ventilation, and will deflect wind to provide a calm space inside
Silicone-impregnated nylon rainfly may be tilted to any angle, rolled up above, removed or used separately; large rainfly provides good coverage
Nifty gear pocket slides on the ridgeline and stores out of sight behind your head
Suspension sytem includes 10 ft. long, 1500 lb. test polyester-covered Spectra ropes
Complementary polyester webbing straps are provided to protect the tender bark of trees and provide greater span for the ropes
Ultralight Asym Classic hammock folds into an open-air lounger/chair or can be used on the ground as a tent when paired with your hiking poles

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Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock Customer Reviews

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Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock

4.3

(based on 23 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (20)
Comfortable (18)
Easy to set up (13)
Fly works well (13)
Durable (11)

Cons

Too cramped (4)

Best Uses

Backpacking (16)
Car camping (8)
Hiking (6)
Beach (3)
Mountaineering (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (14), Casual/ recreational (4)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (10), Comfort driven (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 23 customers

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Jun

2008

(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Glad I bought one

By Egads

from Atlanta

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Packs small and light
Packs small lighter tha
Sets up on unlevel ground
Waterproof

Cons

Gear stowed outside
Learning curve
Not for stomach sleepers

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock:

I've been using a hammock for 2 years and am glad I took the plunge. I've used it in all four seasons sleeping to a low of 18*F. I prefer it over a tent for temps above 50*. Hammock forums is filled with tips to make your hammocking experience a good one.

This product is for the back country hiker more so than for the weekend car camping recreational user.

It packs very small and is much lighter than a mainstream tent.

It keeps you cooler in the summer than a tent.

It sets up on any grade of ground, flat or sloped.

The insect netting does a good job keeping the bugs off.

The fly is minimal. I upgraded the fly for more coverage.

It is a solo shelter.

Can set up without the fly if you want to see the stars.

There are no pressure points, so you don't wake up with numb arms or sore hips.

My hammock does not show any wear & tear even after two years of steady use.

Apr

2008

(14 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

not perfect, but not much better

By Armon

from Georgia

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Cold
Hard to sleep your side
No body heat
No wind protection
Too Cramped

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock:

It's wondefully lightweight and packs small. Additionally, you probably won't pack a sleeping pad so you save weight there too. Setup is fast and easy. I've been through some heavy rain and stayed perfectly dry. However, there are some big cons. If you sleep on your side and not your back it's very hard to get comfortable. The ground is much warmer. The wind strips away any body heat and even on warm nights I get cold. Ultimately, I think the pros outweigh the cons, but it's closer than other people make it out to be. I like a twenty pound pack, but a good nights sleep is crucial for recovery. Setup tips: trees need to be farther apart than you will initially think, put your feet slightly higher than your head so your weight doesn't open the door, use a colder weather sleeping bag, and take benadryl. If all else fails bring a pad and set it up low to the ground and use as a bivy.

Oct

2007

(9 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

I ENDED MY NIGHT SLEEPING ON THE GROUND

By Pete in San Diego

from SAN DIEGO, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock:

I read all the reviews and couldn't wait to try it out on a cold night in Kings Canyon NP. 1st 3 hours were very comfy... using a sleeping pad as well. Comfy unitl you move! As the night continues you toss and turn the sleeping pad slipped to the side. I am 6 ft tall and sleeping flat is not true for me in this! Also entering and exiting is difficult. I will look to return this ASAP. If you are small maybe it works, but 6'+ tall forget it! At 2 am in Kings Canyon I pulled my sleeping pad & bag out of this and slept outside in 28 degree weather.

Sep

2007

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Tropical Expeditions Best Tent Option

By Blue Wave Chris

from Maui, Hawaii

About Me Avid Adventurer, Professional Guide

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Beach
Car Camping
Hiking

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock:

On a circle island paddle in Hawaii this was the shelter used by several of my cohorts and I (ranging in body weight from 130lbs to 200lbs). It proved to be VERY simple and quick to set up even after a long day on the water.We stayed up off the rocks, out of the wet and away from the bugs. All things that make for the best possible night's sleep !The "snakeskins" add-on(available from the manufacturer) proved to be the best way to set them up for easy packing/unpacking even in the rain.Could be made better by allowing it to be used by two, but that is a minor flaw (they do have larger ones[...]).Leave the tent at home-this is lighter and more comfy !!!

Sep

2007

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

"A Stealth Camper's Dream"

By CO

from Boulder, Colorado

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight

Cons

Too Cramped

Best Uses

Backpacking
Bike Touring
Hiking

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock:

You can sling this hammock in about two minutes in places no one would ever think of putting a tent, steep rocky hillsides, marshy ground, no problem - all you need is trees (or something sturdy) to tie it to. It is very dry since you are off the ground. It's remarkable comfortable, if a bit cozy. I use several small stuffsacks to keep things organized inside. The optional Snakeskins system is great - get it, and you'll need a full lenght Thermarest pad. No poles makes for easy packing. The brown color blends in with most any surrounding. It's light enough to carry on day trips for an afternoon snooze. Unfortunately there's only room enough for one.

Sep

2007

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great alternative to a tent

By dallas

from Dallas, Texas

About Me Casual/ Recreational, Scouting

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Hiking

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock:

I never considered hammock camping because I did not think you could sleep in it. The Hennessy hammock's assymetrical design allows the user to lay diagonally and very nearly flat. After deciding to try it, I found that I sleep far better in the hammock than I ever have in a tent. It is light, easy to set up and is extremely comfortable. I have several good, thick inflatable ground pads (REI and Big Agnes) but the quality of sleep I get in the hammock is far better than any I get on the ground. This is a great piece of gear and has become my preferred method of camping whenever possible. It makes site selection much easier (where trees are present) and is truly 'leave no trace' camping. This product is very well designed and constructed.

Sep

2007

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I would buy this product again and again

By Gene

from Salisbury, NC

About Me Section hiker

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

NONE

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock:

I used the Hennessy Hammock for the first time on a 30 mile section of the AT recently. I was a little scepticle but had been encouraged by a friend to try a hammock tent. I can not say enough good things about the ease of set up and the quality of the product. We camped on a 45 degree slope one night. An excellent one-man shelter that proved its worth.

Nov

2007

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

i like it, but not so great in the cold

By just jon

from Sacramento, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock:

Incredible innovation. Amazing product. Super light. Very compact. Three minute setup with a little practice, however, I found the instructions slightly confusing during a mock setup I did when I first got it. Specifically the figure-8 lashing and the alignment of the asymmetrical rainfly. Logic prevailed and I got it all setup correctly. (I think.) The webbing slid part-way down one tree when I first got into it so I strongly suggest double wrapping the trees. On my first trip the webbing wasn't long enough to double wrap one tree I had chosen so I omitted the webbing, double wrapped the rope and tied it tightly which worked well. Ties for tent and rainfly should be in about the same place. Be sure to buy stakes (4) as the manufacturer does not supply any. I froze on my first trip, 32°F at night with wind and light rain but I expect it to work perfectly for me in warmer more mild weather. Rain got in because I didn't have my rainfly tensioned correctly at first. (My mistake.) The tent was more drafty after I aligned the rainfly to better block the rain. Weight from my body compacted 0°F sleeping bag against tent bottom which allowed cold wind to suck away body heat. (A friend was borrowing my sleeping pad.) Hung shoes inside from carabiner. Hung backpack from rope around tree. The tree protected the backpack from the rain and nothing was on the ground. Sleep was comfortable at an angle across center as suggested in something I read.

Apr

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great, if set up right

By em venturer

from Limahuli, Kauai, Hawaii

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Mountaineering

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock:

I have had very good experiences with this hammock. I use it most while camping in a hanging valley on the north shore of Kauai (Hawaii), where it rains a lot, both in frequency and quantity. When set up well, you will stay completely dry no matter how hard it's raining. It can be a little tricky to set up, so practice a few times to get familiar with it before you go out into the field with it.
When setting up the hammock I suggest using a trucker's hitch on one end to pull it really tight, this will help prevent the hammock from sinking in the night. Another trick is to include an extra length of webbing/rope to hold up the rain fly. This will keep the fly in the right place and keep it from flapping around (which can be very noisy). I also recommend using a sleeping pad. This hammock can get surprisingly cold without one. A couple of my crew members have had horrible nights sleep due to poor set up or lack of sleeping pad.
All and all, great product. compact and light.

Sep

2007

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

the only way backpack

By fitzklan

from Sugar Hill, GA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

a little snug

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Classic Hammock:

I don't miss the ground at all. I sleep better in the woods now then I do at home.
It is lite weight a real easy to set up, all you need is two trees and your good to go. My friend and I each have one so it is easy to set up camp because we don't really need a camp ground, we can sleep anywhere.