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Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe Asym Classic Hammock

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Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe Asym Classic Hammock

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At 10 ft. long, the Explorer Deluxe Asym Classic from Hennessy Hammock is designed for anyone under 300 lbs. or up to 7 ft. tall. This comfortable hammock sets up in about 3 minutes.

Patented asymmetric 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
Waterproof polyester ripstop 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 system includes 10 ft. long, 1800 lb. test low-stretch polyester core ropes with polyester cover
Complementary polyester straps are provided to protect the tender bark of trees and provide greater span for the ropes
Explorer Deluxe 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
Low-impact Hennessy Hammock design requires no ground leveling, trenching or staking; webbing straps protect tree bark
Includes ripstop polyester stuff sack and setup instructions printed on the back

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Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe Asym Classic Hammock Customer Reviews

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Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe Asym Classic Hammock

5.0

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (6)
Easy to set up (6)
Well built / quality (6)
Good size/fit (3)

Cons

Best Uses

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Jan

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Works as advertised

By OsoMichael

from Santa Barbara, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Camplng In The Tropics

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe Asym Classic Hammock:

I used the hammock while camping in the back-country of Belize. It worked like a charm.

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Jul

2012

5.0

So far a fine Hammock for camping!

By blkpag1

from Mid Missouri

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Good Size
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Relaxation

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe Asym Classic Hammock:

I have only lightly used this hammock and so far it has been a great purchase. It is pretty easy to set up and after the first time, goes up extremely fast.

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Dec

2011

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best sleeping option and easy to mod

By Asa Foley

from Sacramento

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Multi Evirontment
Quality Construction
Safe

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Snake areas
Wild Environment

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe Asym Classic Hammock:

I got the smaller one (not deluxe) and love it. I got straps and four strong rings to hang it fast and easy.

Then had grandma sew in a 100 inch zipper on one side and 50 inch zipper on the other so I can use my poles and small tarp to make a ground tent. You can not get into it with just the bottom entrance, but I kept the bottom enter for when hanging higher in trees.

It gets cold on your bottom, so I got Big Agnes air mattress and a sleeping down sleeping bag - but very importantly I got the straps from the bag,
around the mattress because the bottom is slick, air mattress is slick and down bag is slick, so all night long you wake up with a frozen butt and the insulation up on top of you.

I am almost 6'3" and find the shorter one is just slightly short, I would get the deluxe if buying again.

This hammock is extremely well made and everyone I have talked to loves them.

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Dec

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best hammock for its weight

By Siulai Hiker

from Nokomis, FL

About Me Midrange Shopper

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Good Size
Great ventilation
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Survival

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe Asym Classic Hammock:

This is the best hammock for its weight, although the ultralight version is better in terms of weight. All other things are equal: construction, comfort, ease of use. It's insanely easy to hang once you've practiced it a few times in the backyard. There are some good YouTube videos that show how to do it as well.

The only time I *don't* take my Hennessy camping is when I'm in a park that doesn't allow you to use them (wide application of the "don't hang anything from trees" rule). The thing is, it doesn't harm the tree one bit. Not a bit! No chaffing or rubbing or scarring, nothing. It is the greenest way to go since you don't even smoosh the grass beneath a tent. Hahah. And SOOOO comfortable. You sleep across it diagonally in a way, so it provides good back support and you never have to touch the earth. You can sleep on your side as well and the ventilation is incredible. you can stretch the tarp in any number of ways to keep absolutely everything out in a torrential downpour, or let all the breeze flow right through on a hot summer night.

There is only one drawback: You do need a sleeping pad (like a Thermarest) because heat escapes from your back/bottom of the hammock. That can make for a cold night (I made the mistake). I can't take the rating down to a four though, because you need a sleeping pad in a tent for the same and other reasons (hard earth, roots).

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Jun

2011

(24 of 25 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for 1 person, good for 2 people

By Pop Tart Jon

from Albuquerque, NM

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Quality Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe Asym Classic Hammock:

The Hennessey Hammock Explorer Deluxe is great for one person, but can also work for two people. This is the solution for anyone who wants to share a hammock with their significant other, and wake up without aches or stiffness created by pressure points formed by sleeping on the ground (even with a good sleeping pad). It is also far lighter than the vast majority of two person tents on the market. There are, however, several caveats.

The first is that the hammock is rated for 300 pounds, so your combined weight must be below that, which shouldn't be a problem for shorter couples with athletic builds. If you're not a couple, don't even consider using this hammock for two as it forces your body to hug the other person's whether you want to or not.

The second is a caveat that applies to all hammocks, which is that you need a pair of trees a suitable distance apart. That may sound simple, but finding just the right pair is likely to take much more time than the few minutes needed to actually set up the hammock and rainfly. You may want to purchase additional webbing or rope to extend the maximum distance between trees you can use.

The third issue to keep in mind is that hammocks are invariably colder than tents due to the air circulation underneath you. During naps on hot days this is a significant advantage, but on cold nights it is essential to have some type of insulated pad underneath you, along with a good sleeping bag. I tend to sleep colder than most guys, but with a pad and a 20 degree bag on a night that dropped into the low 40's, I was warm enough that I never zipped up the bag.

The fourth item to keep in mind is that, unlike a tent where the rainfly reaches to the ground, the hammock fly is well off the ground and acts like a kite in wind. That's not to say you can't use it in windy conditions, but make sure you have it staked down very securely. In addition, my girlfriend noticed that after a number of strong gusts the pre-knotted rope that is attached to the primary rope and clips onto the rainfly had started slipping and making the fly loose. I solved this by taking leftover primary rope and slipping it through the O-ring at the end of the fly, then pulling it taught and tying it to the knot I had already created to hold the hammock to the tree. I also anchored the sides of the fly fairly close to the hammock so that the sloping fly almost hugged the hammock body and shielded us inside from much of the wind.

The fifth item of concern is a result of two people using a product intended for one, which is that when you are both inside the hammock, it is very difficult and awkward for the first person to exit. Hennessey did a wonderful job designing this so that when you are inside, your weight forces the rip-and-stick opening shut so that you don't accidentally fall out. When you are exiting the hammock with no one else inside, it is relatively easy to pry it open and get out, but with the weight of another person forcing it closed, the opening is very difficult to spread wide and getting out is not an easy process.

With these criticisms, it may sound as though I don't like the Explorer Deluxe very much, but that is far from the case. My girlfriend and I have enjoyed it more than we expected and are excited to use it again in the future. You just need to keep in mind that hammocks have different benefits and drawbacks than tents have. Using this for two people is certainly not for everyone, but if the two of you will fit and you have an adventurous spirit, this is an option that will surprise you and just might be the last two-person tent you buy.

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Jun

2011

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Better than expected!

By SC20

from Rockville, Maryland USA

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Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Good Size
Quality Construction

Cons

Not for chilly nights

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Families
KayakCamping
Relaxation
Rough Terrain
Wooded area
Year-round

Comments about Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe Asym Classic Hammock:

This is the first time I have used my Hennessy and I love it! I only wish I had known about using a hammock as an alternative to a tent earlier! For families, just buy everyone their own hammock!

This thing is sturdy and surprisingly comfortable. I set it up without the rain fly because I wanted to watch the stars. Because of the light mesh mosquito netting, I was bug free the whole night!

The only draw backs are 1.) you need to find a spot where there are trees to hang the hammock...definitly not for a beach camping trip. LOL! 2.) The hammock in not insulated so you will want to still use a sleeping bag that is rated for the type of weather conditions you're sleeping in.