#103658 - 08/27/07 03:13 AM
Re: Hennessy hammock as lightweight survival shelt
[Re: Halcon]
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Registered: 03/19/03
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I own a couple of Hennessy hammocks and like them - but am not sure I'd use them as a survival shelter. One issue is lack of flexibility - without suitably-sized trees, they're challenging to set up. Most notably, a bottom-entry hammock doesn't make a good ground shelter (I've done it with the Hennessy and some hiking poles - definitely not ideal).
I think a lightweight tent or a bivy sack/poncho tarp combo are probably a better survival solution, unless you live in an area where you're sure to always find yourself around suitable trees and in suitable temperatures for the hammock.
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#103660 - 08/27/07 03:50 AM
Re: Hennessy hammock as lightweight survival shelt
[Re: Halcon]
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Registered: 01/08/04
Posts: 351
Loc: Centre Hall Pa
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Halcon As I said I have tested the system in below 0 Temps. It does work. The low pitch is to cut the wind. To block heat radiation is the job of the modified and attached heavy duty space blanket. Essentially the casualty blanket first mentioned. It is on the outside and even if it were not it doesn't compress. Adding in the in essence reflector oven setup warms the sleeping space quite a bit.
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#103670 - 08/27/07 12:00 PM
Re: Hennessy hammock as lightweight survival shelt
[Re: aloha]
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Journeyman
Registered: 09/02/04
Posts: 61
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Raspy, Either I didn't read that part, or I didn't understand it; but, now I can picture the setup... Sorry if I misunderstood.
I can see how it works. In fact, I know it works, because I have used similar setups
again, sorry!
hey hanzo, good to see you here.
the hammock is 15 dollars, because I use three yards of 1.9oz ripstop material.
it really is very easy to make, and here is a site with directions on various setups.
[url=hammockforums.net]hammockforums.net[/url]
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#103782 - 08/28/07 06:15 AM
Re: Hennessy hammock as lightweight survival shelt
[Re: Halcon]
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Registered: 11/16/05
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Loc: Hawaii, USA
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#103783 - 08/28/07 07:39 AM
Re: Hennessy hammock as lightweight survival shelt
[Re: aloha]
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Registered: 11/16/06
Posts: 104
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I prefer the hammock for my BOB. I think it's much more versatile and comfortable than other shelters. In cold weather, when bug protection is not an issue, a Hennessey can be hung inside a lean-to and used as a regular hammock rather than bottom entry.
I haven't tried it yet but intend to this winter. Laying on top of the netting should allow me to feed the fire in front of the lean-to periodically without getting out of my sleeping bag. I'll try to post a report and pictures after.
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#103816 - 08/28/07 03:13 PM
Re: Hennessy hammock as lightweight survival shelt
[Re: Halcon]
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Registered: 07/22/07
Posts: 148
Loc: TN
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.....Bottom loading hammocks are more troublesome......
could you go into detail please?
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#103829 - 08/28/07 04:40 PM
Re: Hennessy hammock as lightweight survival shelt
[Re: frostbite]
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Journeyman
Registered: 09/02/04
Posts: 61
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well, For one, the only reason they're bottom loading is the "NON" removable bug net. That being the case it is more difficult to maneuver the pad underneath you. Is it that big a deal? depends on who you ask. Personally, I rather not have to do that.
Second, as bmisf pointed out, they don't make good ground shelters. Of course, the argument could be made One could sleep on the netting to feed the fire, as spiritwalker pointed out. Again, personal taste, but I rather have a removable bug net.
Do these personal experiences prove they're troublesome? Maybe not to others, but to me they are reason enough not to own one again.
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#103864 - 08/28/07 10:01 PM
Re: Hennessy hammock as lightweight survival shelt
[Re: Halcon]
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Registered: 07/22/07
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Loc: TN
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