I’ve had my Haven Safari for over a year now. Sleeping off the ground the same way every night is a wonderful thing. I did recently upgrade to the new lay flat pad and it’s a must have. I folded a sheet in half and made a sock for the mattress and that took care of the squeak. So far I’ve spent more than 75 nights in it and can only say… thank you Haven. Nice video
Thank you for the personal experience. I just got the carbon fiber poles to cut down on some of the weight. I am looking at options for a larger fly so in inclement weather I can have some dry space to dress in and move around a bit. I'm thinking the One Wind fly that closes on both ends.
I had my Haven out in a real bad storm and lots of wind I have to say it was loud but I remained dry I love it I’ve had no trouble with my sleeping pad mine stays full of air I’ve used it on the ground in my Nature Hike Massive tent and it has been great in 25 degree weather right now in my backyard I’m testing the tent I also got a buddy heater waiting for snow in the North Carolina Mountains Freedom USA
Just want to say i have the haven xl with true level and i have had my haven in one variation or another for over 2 years. The haven isnt the lightest thing in the world but it isnt bad when you consider everything. I find it to be the most comfortable and convenient to set up shelter i own. I have dcf tents and other hammocks and the haven is my favorite! I dont relly ul backpack anymore and as long as my base weight is under 20 lbs im happy these days. I like to be comfortable in camp as well as the trail or what ever im doing. Love the haven they have done a great job and their customer service is second to none. I look forward to what more inovations the future brings fort them!
I just ordered a safari and this video will help me out tremendously! This was one of the best instructional videos that shows everything you need to know hands on , i appreciate the time and effort you put into this video . Thanx
Nice video! I've also picked up a YOBO Turtlebug hammock stand so I don't have to worry about locations with improperly spaced trees or places where we aren't allowed to hang from trees (eg. State Parks). This is a great system and a fantastic sleeping experience!
It took me 20 min to figure out how to attach the fly to the tent. Watched Derek’s video 3x freezing it at that part and couldn’t tell what he was doing. I put the carabiner on through the bottom and then the clip part of the carabiner through the other side and it went on smoothly, no forcing.
i just bought my haven xl. i bought it because of my disability because i have a hard time getting off the ground so i seen this and ill be trying it out in the spring. whoppy slings HMM not sure if ill go that way or not but ill be trying it in the yard first so will see. cant wait till winter is over so i can get out there again its been many many years.
I bought the Haven less than 2 months ago. Love the concept and worked well until some failures began to compromise the system. 1. The air pad lost volume throughout the night. Clearly need a rigid pad for the lay flat to function. 2. The seams attaching the bottom of the tent (head side) began to tear out compromising the safety of the tent. 3. The ridge light would not remain lit at low settings. Derek at Haven is sending me a new pad and tent ... great customer service. I'm hoping that my problems were just a one off issue. Again, when all the components work, you can't beat the incredible sleep for a hammock. On another note - I saw a video were the Thermarest Mondo King XXL works great with the Haven XL. Might be a better pad if the Haven lay flat continues to be a problem. Let me know your thoughts.
I use the Thermarest Mondo King XXL in my Haven XL, it fits and works great. I don't back pack anymore, mostly Moto or canoe camp. Weight isn't a problem
Man I love your video, thanks. I finally gave in after 20+ years in gathered end hammocks and went to a Haven XL. I'm 63 and wanted better sleep, problem solved.
I hope you love it. Make sure to top off the mattress with a couple extra breaths. I can't get enough of mine. It is different but in all the right ways for me. Let me know how you like it, I'd live to be kept updated on your journey! Happy trails my friend.
I love my Hennessy expedition zip camo edition, it’s a very simple hammock setup but very comfortable. It’s light enough to take on a hike but durable enough to last a very long time. Not a lot of bells and whistles so anyone can enjoy it for camping and hiking uses.
Nice video. You showed new features that I haven't seen in other reviews. It's good that Haven continues to iterate and improve. Is that the XL Insulated pad or the True Level Insulated? Does it quiet down if you put a covering on it? A lot of noise from the pad while you were moving around.
Thank you. It is the True Level for an XL Haven. The Haven insulated cover does dampen the noise and I think my mic picks up sound really well, and since I was wearing it close to my chest it sounds louder than the reality. It is quieter than my Sea to Summit I think.
I'm 57 years old and I'm still a ground dweller but this looks like a possibility for getting off the ground? Gonna have to check them out. Thanks for the review.
The tent pegs are to stretch out the fly/secure the corners on windy camps OR you can set it up on the ground as a bivy style tent with trekking poled or rigged A frame
Sent mine back after 4 days of just 40° degrees froze my butt off in that thing and it wasn't comfortable at all . I ended up ordering a double layer warbonnet ridgerunner hammock. Ridgerunner is super comfortable, and you can lay flatter than the haven ,sleep on your side ,and ya Don't have to lay 2 feet off the ground. Definitely not upset over my purchase.
One thing I noticed... stow your backpack behind your head or at your feet beyond the mattress, instead of on the ridgeline. It lowers the center of gravity & the hammock won't be so tippy.
I’ve had my Haven Safari for over a year now.
Sleeping off the ground the same way every night is a wonderful thing.
I did recently upgrade to the new lay flat pad and it’s a must have. I folded a sheet in half and made a sock for the mattress and that took care of the squeak.
So far I’ve spent more than 75 nights in it and can only say… thank you Haven.
Nice video
Thank you for the personal experience. I just got the carbon fiber poles to cut down on some of the weight. I am looking at options for a larger fly so in inclement weather I can have some dry space to dress in and move around a bit. I'm thinking the One Wind fly that closes on both ends.
I had my Haven out in a real bad storm and lots of wind I have to say it was loud but I remained dry I love it I’ve had no trouble with my sleeping pad mine stays full of air I’ve used it on the ground in my Nature Hike Massive tent and it has been great in 25 degree weather right now in my backyard I’m testing the tent I also got a buddy heater waiting for snow in the North Carolina Mountains Freedom USA
Just want to say i have the haven xl with true level and i have had my haven in one variation or another for over 2 years. The haven isnt the lightest thing in the world but it isnt bad when you consider everything. I find it to be the most comfortable and convenient to set up shelter i own. I have dcf tents and other hammocks and the haven is my favorite! I dont relly ul backpack anymore and as long as my base weight is under 20 lbs im happy these days. I like to be comfortable in camp as well as the trail or what ever im doing. Love the haven they have done a great job and their customer service is second to none. I look forward to what more inovations the future brings fort them!
I just ordered a safari and this video will help me out tremendously! This was one of the best instructional videos that shows everything you need to know hands on , i appreciate the time and effort you put into this video . Thanx
You are welcome, I am really glad it was useful! I hope you enjoy your Haven as much as I enjoy mine!
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Out of focus on the big screen....not sure why ...
Nice video! I've also picked up a YOBO Turtlebug hammock stand so I don't have to worry about locations with improperly spaced trees or places where we aren't allowed to hang from trees (eg. State Parks). This is a great system and a fantastic sleeping experience!
It took me 20 min to figure out how to attach the fly to the tent. Watched Derek’s video 3x freezing it at that part and couldn’t tell what he was doing.
I put the carabiner on through the bottom and then the clip part of the carabiner through the other side and it went on smoothly, no forcing.
i just bought my haven xl. i bought it because of my disability because i have a hard time getting off the ground so i seen this and ill be trying it out in the spring. whoppy slings HMM not sure if ill go that way or not but ill be trying it in the yard first so will see. cant wait till winter is over so i can get out there again its been many many years.
I bought the Haven less than 2 months ago. Love the concept and worked well until some failures began to compromise the system. 1. The air pad lost volume throughout the night. Clearly need a rigid pad for the lay flat to function. 2. The seams attaching the bottom of the tent (head side) began to tear out compromising the safety of the tent. 3. The ridge light would not remain lit at low settings. Derek at Haven is sending me a new pad and tent ... great customer service. I'm hoping that my problems were just a one off issue. Again, when all the components work, you can't beat the incredible sleep for a hammock. On another note - I saw a video were the Thermarest Mondo King XXL works great with the Haven XL. Might be a better pad if the Haven lay flat continues to be a problem. Let me know your thoughts.
Same here corners started to rip out and the pads crap , sent mine back and went with a warbonnet ridgerunner double layer hammock instead
I use the Thermarest Mondo King XXL in my Haven XL, it fits and works great. I don't back pack anymore, mostly Moto or canoe camp. Weight isn't a problem
Man I love your video, thanks.
I finally gave in after 20+ years in gathered end hammocks and went to a Haven XL.
I'm 63 and wanted better sleep, problem solved.
I hope you love it. Make sure to top off the mattress with a couple extra breaths. I can't get enough of mine. It is different but in all the right ways for me. Let me know how you like it, I'd live to be kept updated on your journey! Happy trails my friend.
I love my Hennessy expedition zip camo edition, it’s a very simple hammock setup but very comfortable. It’s light enough to take on a hike but durable enough to last a very long time. Not a lot of bells and whistles so anyone can enjoy it for camping and hiking uses.
Fantastic, happy trails my friend and good night's rest!
I have one of frist XLs . Really like the up grades of the additional zipper and strap adjuster. I have to upgrade
Nice video. You showed new features that I haven't seen in other reviews. It's good that Haven continues to iterate and improve.
Is that the XL Insulated pad or the True Level Insulated? Does it quiet down if you put a covering on it? A lot of noise from the pad while you were moving around.
Thank you. It is the True Level for an XL Haven. The Haven insulated cover does dampen the noise and I think my mic picks up sound really well, and since I was wearing it close to my chest it sounds louder than the reality. It is quieter than my Sea to Summit I think.
My DDXl can also be used as a tent on the ground if wanted
Use your ridge line to pull your self up
Gary, pulling down on the ridge line takes a lot of the tension off the zipper.
I'm 57 years old and I'm still a ground dweller but this looks like a possibility for getting off the ground? Gonna have to check them out. Thanks for the review.
I recommend looking at the warbonnet ridgerunner hammock before you order this thing
You're welcome and happy trails friend!
What are the tent pegs for? Did you forget to use them because you put the fly on upside down?
The tent pegs are to stretch out the fly/secure the corners on windy camps OR you can set it up on the ground as a bivy style tent with trekking poled or rigged A frame
Sent mine back after 4 days of just 40° degrees froze my butt off in that thing and it wasn't comfortable at all . I ended up ordering a double layer warbonnet ridgerunner hammock. Ridgerunner is super comfortable, and you can lay flatter than the haven ,sleep on your side ,and ya Don't have to lay 2 feet off the ground. Definitely not upset over my purchase.
Dude that sucks! I haven't had any issues with mine, I like the height but it is a bit noisy. The insulated cover helps quite a bit when I use it.
One thing I noticed... stow your backpack behind your head or at your feet beyond the mattress, instead of on the ridgeline. It lowers the center of gravity & the hammock won't be so tippy.
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