The more I read about HH, the more I want one, even if it's only to hang inside my living room !!! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Has anyone tested a HH and then got any reservations about the concept or the product ? After all those "pro's", any "con's" ???

Frenchy:

One "Con" is that heavy guys (267 lbs.) like me won't be able to use it, and anyone who keeps their gear in the hammock with them better pay attention to total weight.

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Bounty Hunter :
According to HH web site, they have two models which you could use : one (Explorer Deluxe A-sym) is designed for people up to 300 lbs and another ( Safari Deluxe A-sym) up to 350 lbs.

I'm under 5'8 and under 225lbs. A Cocoon model should fit me.

But your observation is correct : if I am to take my backpack "on board" ( to protect it from storm/rain...), I have to consider the total weight.
An Explorer model then seems more adequate.
And anyway, I HAVE TO loose at least 20 pounds..... more if I can...

So please, Chris, forbid forum members to speak about "Juran?on" wine, "foie gras" and "escargots ? la Bourguignone", at least for the next 365 days ..... pleeeeeease ...... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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Is there a difference between US and english pounds (lbs) ?
My dictionary says a pound is 453.6 grams ; some sources seem to differ .. <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Frenchy:

When I hear pounds from the United Kingdom, I figure they are talking about their money, but in the United States it is usually about weight.

Bountyhunter

I have the HH and have used it a couple of times.
Two words : It rocks! - literally, if there is wind, it would sway gently from side to side (reminds me of a boat), and as the American euphemism goes, it's a really good lightweight piece of gear. I got the standard model before all the fancy asym models came out.

Sleeping in it is not a problem. You could lug a pack in side if you wish, but I'd just leave it on the ground unless it was really pouring and there are critters about waiting to get into your pack.

Oh, yes, I works well in the rain. The Rain fly keeps the rain off and allows plenty of ventilation. And it works well in the humid and hot climate here in Singapore as well as keeping the bugs out. ( I used it out on military exercises - ha! No sleeping on the floor for me! )

one convinced user more .... thankx for the feedback.

The more I read about HH, the more I want one.

I have no reply yet to my Email, send to HH, concerning their operations in London...
Hope I will get one soon....

All my walking around has been strictly day walks, limited by the "necessity" to arrive at the hotel reserved for the night. No circuit change allowed, no delay ...
Never wanted to buy (and drag along..) a classical tent.
With a HH, it seems to me that a whole new world of hiking possibilities opens up in front of me .....

I WANT A HH ........................................... NOW ................... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

What does the HH provide that a hammock like the one below, some bug netting, and a tarp can't? Just exploring all options.



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Judging from the picture, I would say the HH offers better comfort.

Bountyhunter

The Hennessy is solid (breathable) material on the bottom, the IMPS isn't, the HH model I have is rated for 250 lbs (will hold more), the IMPS is good for not more than about 200 lbs, the hammock/net/tarp are all-in-one and lighter than the IMPS, netting, and tarp sepparately, and you (I have) can roll out of the IMPS without much trying. I have an IMPS that I carry for it's MANY other uses, but I VERY MUCH prefer to sleep in the Hennessy. Just two cents from somebody who has tried and STILL uses both. And yes... I know, for those of you who like to travel light, I carry WAY too much gear <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Troy

I don't have (not yet ... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />) a HH, but from my reading, I would say :
- a much much better (and flatter) sleeping surface, where you can sleep on your back, or side, and turn etc.. without falling out
- a smooth surface (no netting on which to get caught when moving in the hammock) ;
- a greater stability, when entering or exiting the hammock, with the special mode of entry/exit the HH provide ;
- a bug proof netting, totally attached to the hammock, without any hole ;
- a set-up time of about 3 minutes, hammock and canopy alltogether.

well .... I guess HH owners could give some other differences...