The Hennessy asym classic was my first camping hammock. Its a great turn key option for the first time hammock camper. I still use mine on warm summer nights.
I use my Asym for day hikes in bug season. At my age a rest is needed after hiking. It goes up in a few minutes and is a complete package with integrated bug net and ridge line. I usually fall asleep and am rested for the walk back. I find the Asym shape very comfortable for someone under 6 feet.
I own 2 Hennessey hammocks, 1 classic bottom entry, 1 zip. I ended up sending them both in to 2QZQ for the zipper mod which allows to completely unzip the net and stow away if not needed/wanted. Love the mod. I also ditched the suspension and went with woopie slings on one and cinch buckles on the other. Pretty good hammocks in my opinion.
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I did the continuous loop mod detailed elsewhere on UA-cam on my Hennessy Expedition Asym Zip. I just want to click in and go. I went from hating the setup to loving it. It's no Blackbird XLC, but still a fine hammock. Following on Shug's comment, I'm 5' 11" 230 and the Hennessy is plenty comfortable.
Explorer Zip and an oversized Fly added the no home complete without plastic blue tarp for doing what you do with yours to form doors on either end. Heck, even if it weighed a pound I couldn't carry it now anyway. It's why I live through you and yours.
I've never tried a different hammock--it's the only one I own, but I liked it when it was raining. I dip under, rip open, sit down, take my boots off and tie them to the ridge line hooks and let them dangle through the velcro slit so they're not in the mud, snakes, etc, and they are right there for me to put on in the morning. I just did not like fighting with a pad inside, so I wish I could figure that part out.
Hennessy was also my first hammock many years ago. I used it a bunch. Now I mostly loan it out, but I still like it. I just backpacked a 30 mile trail with a noobie a couple days ago. Gave them the Hennessy for the convenient bugnet/zip and I took a DIY hammock with a fronkey style net. Of course, my Hennessy was never slept in with their tarp/setup or suspension. I messed around that way in the yard but first serious use I went to whoopies, short tree straps, and a marlin spike. So yeah, Hennessy is great but they need some modding.
@@shugemery I still love my Hennessy but it's a touch...heavy. I'll be doing a backpacking trail November 16-17 and will be taking a lighter hammock. The trail is only a 25 mile loop but weight always matters. On the bright side it is a nice 18° here in Pennsylvania this morning of November 9. I love cold weather backpacking. Bring on the trail!!
I use what used to be a Hennessy, but have changed it a lot. I got rid of the knot suspension first, going to whoopie slings with dutch hooks. Started with bought ones then made my own. I also stopped using the bottom entry and had 2QZQ add zippers. Also changed the tarp and definitely don't attach my tarp to the hammock suspension.. So only a bit Hennessy now.
Hennessy...whAt you mean...you go bottom first..I lost it.....you seriously make me laugh out loud! Your videos are so educational and entertaining...yep I’m repeating myself.
I started using a great product called CamJam XT by Nite-Ize. It’s part carabiner and part cam and holds great. Made outta aluminum. I do use a slippery half hitch to secure. Almost cut my Hennessy Hammock lines to tie loops and use woopie slings. I have a HH Deep Jungle XL asym side zip. I do like the hammock, but.... I’m getting curious of longer hammocks.
Hi Shug! Firstly I really love your videos, you are a hell of a character and an inspiration. I’m new to hammock camping and just recently spent my first night in my Hennessy expedition zip. Fell asleep in about ten minutes but woke up four hours later with some shoulders squeeze. Don’t know if I did something wrong, any tips besides the one you give in your videos? Thank you for making people both enjoy and appreciate nature more. You give the personal expression of uniqueness that comes from the experiences of growing up in touch with our human ability to reason and ask questions. Best regards from Sweden!
I found the Hennessys a bit short for me and sometimes gave me shoulder squeeze. Maybe a longer hammock. Also fabric comes into play. Some fabrics have more stretch. Or single vs double layer hammock too....ua-cam.com/video/2iuCS3QPIAM/v-deo.html
What about using rapple rings and a carbinger? Have you covered that suspension way? Seems like an easier way to hang than stock hennesy method but requires no modifications to existing hammock
I am intrigued by the bottom entry now...thanks a lot Shug lol I can think of some advantages. Does anyone do a retrofit bottom entry on a non-Hennessy Hammock?
Shug, did you ever sleep in a bottom entry Hennessey Hammock? Do underquilts adjust easily? I looked through your videos and didn't find sleeping in a Hennessey.
I had one but did not like sleeping in it. Was too short for me. ua-cam.com/video/3EZrZ7cE2Bo/v-deo.html Adjusting UQ was a bit tricky but I got the side zip mods and that made it easier....www.2qzqhammockhanger.com/fullwidth/ I gave it away to a lady that had trouble getting into regular hammocks.
Shug..... cool video on the Hennessy hammock. How do you get an air mattress or inflatable mattress in there with the slit entrance on the bottom?? Please advise. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing. Ax
Slide it in and wiggle away. Jacksrbetter make a UnderQuilt designed for it.....www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/the-nest/ Hennessy has their own insulation idea called the SuperShelter....hennessyhammock.com/collections/insulation
Thats my hammy, shug. I added a zipper and sewed the bottom entry shut. Now I'm trying to work out a economical underquilt that gives me at least 3 Seasons of protection. That's been a bit of a challenge
Only UQ I know made for it.....JRB makes a UQ for it specifically.......www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/the-nest/ Sent mine off for zipper mod. Leaving bottom open though.
Good mourning Shug my name is David I'm new too hammock camping and I've watched about every video you have on hammock camping I bought a cheep hammock and now I'm finding out the longer I lay in it the more it sags can you recommend a good starter hammock that want brake the bank please and thank you
shugemery thank you so much for your Recommendation on Dutch ware netless Hammock I got mine in the mail Monday and got my woopie slings and ridge line on and it felt wonderful when I laid in it thanks again for your help.
hammockgear.com Some others out there too. www.arrowhead-equipment.com/store/p370/Ridgeline_Organizer.html www.2qzqhammockhanger.com/product/pocket-organizer-24/ www.littleshopofhammocks.com/product/ridgeline-organizer/ www.buttinasling.com/ridge-line-organizer.html I googled "ridge line organizer"
Rendall Hostetler I cut the bottom 7" off of a mesh laundry bag. Then used fusion tape and an iron to make several different pockets in it. I use mine as a electronics organizer. After I get my hammock set up, the first thing I do is put my battery pack, phone and bluetooth speeker in it to charge everything and it stays out of my way. So much better than tossing everything into the hammock to charge. And with the speaker hanging from the ridgeline, I can actually listen to some music while I'm doing camp chores
Flash backs of my Hennessy days! I did do the 2QZQ mods though ... Funny about the face first exit ... I did that just for the goof ball part of my inner child ... face planted! But the good thing is with my face ... WHO'D NOTICE! ;-)
Did you have the regular Hennessy Explorer Ultralite, or the XL? I'm 6'1" and am considering buying the zip entry XL, mainly because they have a Canadian store and I can pay without any currency conversion costs... You said you got rid of yours because it was too small, so I'm wondering how I'd make out with the XL. I'm upgrading from the Amazon Special, ENO Double Nest. It fits me quite well, but it packs large and is kinda heavy, and I'm looking to downsize to something that packs smaller and is higher quality.
Shug.. here is just a little 'thought' fart You would make and awesome social teacher for youths that love outdoors. Lets say that you spoke danish, I can really see for myself, you in, lets say a home for misguided Young men and women. You would make Them feel absolutly normal and be boosting their selfworth and such. As an experienced social worker and a Guy who loves the outdoors, your videos are more than just inspiration for the outdoor, they are an inspiration for life and what that entails. Thank you shug! I Hope the universe lets me meet you one Day! I thought I would read Up on you and your calendar says 'SW teachers conference' Are you already a social worker? Or do you teach Star Wars ;-)?
Bottom entry strikes me as bizarre. You wind up hanging it too high, no zipper on the bug net and what about an underquilt? With my luck, the thing would give birth and dump me on the ground at 3:00 am.
It is the original Hennessy design. Classic. They have since added zippers but some like to bottom entry...those with mobilty issues. JRB makes a UQ for it specifically.......www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/the-nest/ Pretty tough to fall out....I tried!
The Hennessy asym classic was my first camping hammock. Its a great turn key option for the first time hammock camper. I still use mine on warm summer nights.
Sent mine in for a zipper mod.
I use my Asym for day hikes in bug season. At my age a rest is needed after hiking. It goes up in a few minutes and is a complete package with integrated bug net and ridge line. I usually fall asleep and am rested for the walk back. I find the Asym shape very comfortable for someone under 6 feet.
Grab that hammock time!
Not a fan of the knot but that bottom entry is cool in that it makes a nice area to sit and depart the hammock quickly.
Thanks.
I own 2 Hennessey hammocks, 1 classic bottom entry, 1 zip. I ended up sending them both in to 2QZQ for the zipper mod which allows to completely unzip the net and stow away if not needed/wanted. Love the mod. I also ditched the suspension and went with woopie slings on one and cinch buckles on the other. Pretty good hammocks in my opinion.
Just sent mine off to get done.
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@Jase Clark Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out atm.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Jase Clark it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
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I did the continuous loop mod detailed elsewhere on UA-cam on my Hennessy Expedition Asym Zip. I just want to click in and go. I went from hating the setup to loving it. It's no Blackbird XLC, but still a fine hammock.
Following on Shug's comment, I'm 5' 11" 230 and the Hennessy is plenty comfortable.
Glad it provides you good snooze....
Thanks again. My Hennessy is too heavy for back packing, but I car camp, parks, and do music festivals so no worries there. Peace
Mine is the "Ultralite"...is your the "Mighty Heavy"?
Explorer Zip and an oversized Fly added the no home complete without plastic blue tarp for doing what you do with yours to form doors on either end. Heck, even if it weighed a pound I couldn't carry it now anyway. It's why I live through you and yours.
I love the bottom entry. Anyone else appreciate it?
I never really took to it but it sure has it's place.
Only on the wife.
I've never tried a different hammock--it's the only one I own, but I liked it when it was raining. I dip under, rip open, sit down, take my boots off and tie them to the ridge line hooks and let them dangle through the velcro slit so they're not in the mud, snakes, etc, and they are right there for me to put on in the morning. I just did not like fighting with a pad inside, so I wish I could figure that part out.
Hennessy was also my first hammock many years ago. I used it a bunch. Now I mostly loan it out, but I still like it. I just backpacked a 30 mile trail with a noobie a couple days ago. Gave them the Hennessy for the convenient bugnet/zip and I took a DIY hammock with a fronkey style net. Of course, my Hennessy was never slept in with their tarp/setup or suspension. I messed around that way in the yard but first serious use I went to whoopies, short tree straps, and a marlin spike. So yeah, Hennessy is great but they need some modding.
Lots of folks start with a Hennessy. Some move on but I know many that love theirs and swear by them.
@@shugemery I still love my Hennessy but it's a touch...heavy. I'll be doing a backpacking trail November 16-17 and will be taking a lighter hammock. The trail is only a 25 mile loop but weight always matters. On the bright side it is a nice 18° here in Pennsylvania this morning of November 9. I love cold weather backpacking. Bring on the trail!!
Nice series on hammock suspension, Salamat Po!
Gonna have to order me a All Secure In Sector Seven tee, thanks for offering them!
Whooooooo Buddy)))))
I use what used to be a Hennessy, but have changed it a lot. I got rid of the knot suspension first, going to whoopie slings with dutch hooks. Started with bought ones then made my own. I also stopped using the bottom entry and had 2QZQ add zippers. Also changed the tarp and definitely don't attach my tarp to the hammock suspension.. So only a bit Hennessy now.
Not even slept out in mine yet. Nice to hear how you modded yours.
I think I like watching you balance stuff as much as I love hammocking
Thanks and appreciated.
Hennessy...whAt you mean...you go bottom first..I lost it.....you seriously make me laugh out loud! Your videos are so educational and entertaining...yep I’m repeating myself.
Love it.
Awesome vid, as always. You can also do that knot around a Marlin spike hitch. Seriously, the rope rests on the knot, not the toggle.
Yessir!
Bottom entry was a big help camping with my dog, and the intergrated mosquito net. More tent-like
Seems many folks like the bottom entry.
@@shugemery back in the day you couldnt admit that in public.
@@shugemery Side entry for me. (Asym Zip) I like being able to throw the net back over the Ridgeline and using the hammock as a chair when I need to.
This set up with the adjustable rings was my dream setup a while back.
Still a good one too.
Adjustable rings?
Thanks Shug! Great video. Not sure I like a Hennessy but If Shug sleeps in it, might have to look at it again.
I have never slept in it!
I started using a great product called CamJam XT by Nite-Ize. It’s part carabiner and part cam and holds great. Made outta aluminum. I do use a slippery half hitch to secure.
Almost cut my Hennessy Hammock lines to tie loops and use woopie slings.
I have a HH Deep Jungle XL asym side zip. I do like the hammock, but.... I’m getting curious of longer hammocks.
I saw those cam jams but have not tried. Carry forth and thanks.
Hi Shug!
Firstly I really love your videos, you are a hell of a character and an inspiration.
I’m new to hammock camping and just recently spent my first night in my Hennessy expedition zip. Fell asleep in about ten minutes but woke up four hours later with some shoulders squeeze. Don’t know if I did something wrong, any tips besides the one you give in your videos?
Thank you for making people both enjoy and appreciate nature more. You give the personal expression of uniqueness that comes from the experiences of growing up in touch with our human ability to reason and ask questions.
Best regards from Sweden!
I found the Hennessys a bit short for me and sometimes gave me shoulder squeeze. Maybe a longer hammock. Also fabric comes into play. Some fabrics have more stretch. Or single vs double layer hammock too....ua-cam.com/video/2iuCS3QPIAM/v-deo.html
There’s something kinda Freudian about that bottom entry hammock ;)
Back into the womb.
John Phillips lol, yes. Put some hair around it came to mind. Hey oooooooh!
What about using rapple rings and a carbinger? Have you covered that suspension way? Seems like an easier way to hang than stock hennesy method but requires no modifications to existing hammock
For sure you could.....ua-cam.com/video/tr3tQMlHf5A/v-deo.html
Interesting. Not sure how I feel about the bottom entry.
Thanks for the video
Good for some folks I reckon.
Ace Ventura had a bottom exit/entry as well.
Haaa!
I am intrigued by the bottom entry now...thanks a lot Shug lol I can think of some advantages. Does anyone do a retrofit bottom entry on a non-Hennessy Hammock?
Yes...look below video.....www.2qzqhammockhanger.com/fullwidth/
shugemery You’re the best Shug. Woo Buddy!!!
Shug, did you ever sleep in a bottom entry Hennessey Hammock? Do underquilts adjust easily? I looked through your videos and didn't find sleeping in a Hennessey.
I had one but did not like sleeping in it. Was too short for me. ua-cam.com/video/3EZrZ7cE2Bo/v-deo.html
Adjusting UQ was a bit tricky but I got the side zip mods and that made it easier....www.2qzqhammockhanger.com/fullwidth/
I gave it away to a lady that had trouble getting into regular hammocks.
I sold my velcro expedition, with shorts on exiting the hammock that velcro rips your legs apart
got the jungle expedition now
Yeah...not the best in my opinion. But I gave this to a lady with disabilities to help her keep hammocking. It is good for that.
@@shugemery very admirable of you Sir
@@AA1PR Well....I never used it....
Can you use an under quilt on that Hammock
JRB makes a UQ for it specifically.......www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/the-nest/
@@shugemery Arrowhead Equipment also sells two underquilts for the Hennessy
Shug..... cool video on the Hennessy hammock. How do you get an air mattress or inflatable mattress in there with the slit entrance on the bottom?? Please advise. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing. Ax
Slide it in and wiggle away. Jacksrbetter make a UnderQuilt designed for it.....www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/the-nest/
Hennessy has their own insulation idea called the SuperShelter....hennessyhammock.com/collections/insulation
Hey.... thanks for the info and the quick reply. Love your videos!! Thanks again. Ax
short sleeve down shirt/jacket... where may i ask did you acquire it???
Mont-bell. They don't make it anymore though.
I do address it at 8:49 in this video.....ua-cam.com/video/tr3tQMlHf5A/v-deo.htmlm49s
many thanks...
Thats my hammy, shug. I added a zipper and sewed the bottom entry shut. Now I'm trying to work out a economical underquilt that gives me at least 3 Seasons of protection. That's been a bit of a challenge
Only UQ I know made for it.....JRB makes a UQ for it specifically.......www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/the-nest/
Sent mine off for zipper mod. Leaving bottom open though.
shugemery. I used that hammock on my October SHT trip. I used a camp pad and a piece of reflectix. It did the job but was kind of a pain the lay in.
I use the Hennessy super shelter and a double black diamond down throw on top of the foam and I was perfectly warm at 20 degrees
Shug I think I want to try a hammock for camping. What would be a good basic hammock to start with? Thank Steve
This one....dutchwaregear.com/11ft-netless.html
ua-cam.com/play/PLB8752777861C2AA8.html
When sitting in the bottom entry, does it feel like a chair or is it awkward and stressing the stitching?
To me...awkward.
I have never seen an elephant give birth but i think I'm scared for life!!!!!! Somethings you can't un-see lol yhanks for the vid.
Pacha-Shug
Learnt a lot thanks Shug!
Y'elcome.
Good mourning Shug my name is David I'm new too hammock camping and I've watched about every video you have on hammock camping I bought a cheep hammock and now I'm finding out the longer I lay in it the more it sags can you recommend a good starter hammock that want brake the bank please and thank you
This.....dutchwaregear.com/11ft-netless.html
ua-cam.com/play/PLB8752777861C2AA8.html
Thank you Shug I ordered one and now the sad part I have to wait for it to get here lol thanks.
shugemery thank you so much for your Recommendation on Dutch ware netless Hammock I got mine in the mail Monday and got my woopie slings and ridge line on and it felt wonderful when I laid in it thanks again for your help.
Cool knot.
Righto.
Now, that is quite a Knot from a far off land. I'm think'n ! ;)
The Land of Tom!
Been meaning to ask, any ideas on where to get a ridge line organizer? I like Shug's, but I don't sew.
hammockgear.com
Some others out there too.
www.arrowhead-equipment.com/store/p370/Ridgeline_Organizer.html
www.2qzqhammockhanger.com/product/pocket-organizer-24/
www.littleshopofhammocks.com/product/ridgeline-organizer/
www.buttinasling.com/ridge-line-organizer.html
I googled "ridge line organizer"
shugemery My bad. You'd think I could have done that. I sure thank you for the trouble.
Rendall Hostetler I cut the bottom 7" off of a mesh laundry bag. Then used fusion tape and an iron to make several different pockets in it. I use mine as a electronics organizer. After I get my hammock set up, the first thing I do is put my battery pack, phone and bluetooth speeker in it to charge everything and it stays out of my way. So much better than tossing everything into the hammock to charge. And with the speaker hanging from the ridgeline, I can actually listen to some music while I'm doing camp chores
Flash backs of my Hennessy days! I did do the 2QZQ mods though ... Funny about the face first exit ... I did that just for the goof ball part of my inner child ... face planted! But the good thing is with my face ... WHO'D NOTICE! ;-)
I love a flashback!
Did you have the regular Hennessy Explorer Ultralite, or the XL? I'm 6'1" and am considering buying the zip entry XL, mainly because they have a Canadian store and I can pay without any currency conversion costs... You said you got rid of yours because it was too small, so I'm wondering how I'd make out with the XL. I'm upgrading from the Amazon Special, ENO Double Nest. It fits me quite well, but it packs large and is kinda heavy, and I'm looking to downsize to something that packs smaller and is higher quality.
It was not the XL for sure. Can't remember which model exactly but it was a bottom entry.
Nice and clear thanks. You are hilarious :)
Thankee. Hope it gave some insight.
What a great idea
Yessir.
Shug.. here is just a little 'thought' fart
You would make and awesome social teacher for youths that love outdoors. Lets say that you spoke danish, I can really see for myself, you in, lets say a home for misguided Young men and women. You would make Them feel absolutly normal and be boosting their selfworth and such.
As an experienced social worker and a Guy who loves the outdoors, your videos are more than just inspiration for the outdoor, they are an inspiration for life and what that entails.
Thank you shug! I Hope the universe lets me meet you one Day!
I thought I would read Up on you and your calendar says 'SW teachers conference'
Are you already a social worker? Or do you teach Star Wars ;-)?
I am an entertainer for a living. But I do teach circus arts.
@@shugemery And entertain you can, Sir! you would be great at teaching how to live life the best way possible is All I wanted to say :) happy trails
There’s a chair mode, Hennessy shows in one of his videos.
I remember seeing that. Gave that Hennessy away to a woman with mobility issues.
Heyooo...that hammock gave birth to a Shug!!!
My Father was a tarp.
I want one.
At REI.....and other stores right on the shelf.
Ther do make one with a zipper on the side as well
I will have mine modded. They did add zippers a few years ago. Makes it better to adjust an underquilt.
Wow, that knot is way too much work. I agree, gotta be able to eat and drink from my hammock.
Aye.
I love my Hennessy
I love that.
I am proud of ya; Man
👍
Then Derek Hansen blessed us all by sharing the Becket Hitch.
👍
When you get out of it.... it looks like its giving birth to you Shug 😆
My Mother the Hammock.
Hi, how can I get in touch with you, your works are amazing. Really want to cooperate with you. Thank you
If it is reviews of products I am not doing any for a while.
2:20 - so that is how a Shug is born!
My hammock Mother.
My thoughts exactly, looks like Ace Ventura getting out of that fake rhino: ua-cam.com/video/Nh2iyPmucFk/v-deo.html
I had one of those hammocks as my 1st one. Sold it to a buddy so i could upgrade to a dream hammock. Btw I fell out that hole twice lol
Maybe he was tipsy too? Haaaaa
Looks like the neighbor could use some tarp tying help
good eye feller!
Bottom entry strikes me as bizarre. You wind up hanging it too high, no zipper on the bug net and what about an underquilt? With my luck, the thing would give birth and dump me on the ground at 3:00 am.
It is the original Hennessy design. Classic.
They have since added zippers but some like to bottom entry...those with mobilty issues.
JRB makes a UQ for it specifically.......www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/the-nest/
Pretty tough to fall out....I tried!
thnk u bro danke🤙🤙🤙
Bitte schön.
shugemery excellent
Ich schulde es Google Übersetzer ... haaa
Hi - are you from Scotland?
Born in Derry, Northern Ireland.
I thought there was connection to this side of the pond :)
The candy......oh yes...the good UK candy!!!!!!
Lol... the sweets... oh yes... the goood UK sweets!!!!
Lash knot lest ye be lashed yourself
Lashed and smashed have I been. But nay, not un-abashed.
Hennessy's analogy for procreation and hammock life: In through the bottom, out through the bottom...
Truth!
1.36 In The .............. Days ;)
Missed EARLY!!
SHUGGGGG
I ammmmm.
If you drink too much Hennessy, you wind up sleeping on the ground......just sayin.
Oh but sweet cognac dreams whilst laying with the worms.
Lashing at 3:35
Smashing at 5.22
Vaginal entry is goofy...I have the zippered version. I could sense your lack of enthusiasm for this particular hammock.
I like the knot. Sent it off for zipper mod.
It was a gift so no loss to me.
Yikes...that's a monstrosity of a "Knot".
Could just tie an overhand knot over and over and over and over and get the same wacky effect...lol
It does work though.
Looks like you're being born. 🤔
I like being born.
Hennessy bottom entry, HOW STUPID!!! ENOUGH SAID!!!
I gave it to a lady with leg issues. She could not get into a regular hammock. She could get into this one. ENOUGH SAID BACHATCHA.