I started with my Dad's U.S.Army jungle hammock back in the late 50's. Went thru several other hammocks to the middle 80's. Then a Hennessy Safari Deluxe bottom entry ( zips were not available then or double bottoms ) . Next was a Clark Tropical followed by a Warbonnet Blackbird double. The last two are mosquito proof material. Just recently received a Hennessy Jungle zip and looking forward to using it. My reason for it is something relative simple , laying in it I can look out without having to move any material out of the way. You do know you can never have to many hammocks. lol
@@Oldsparkey i am learning very quickly there is no such thing as too many hammocks! i hope you enjoy the Hennessy. i just used mine last weekend. I was tied to a pine tree and my truck to make it work but i slept absolutely perfectly. i dont sleep as good in a hammock as i do anywhere else! cheers!🍻
I bought an Explorer Asym Zip several years ago. The stitching, nylon, and zippers are of ridiculous quality, nearly perfect. Even so, I modded it with a DutchWare whoopie sling suspension. With an underquilt, I'm somewhat convinced I have an ultimate do-it-all hammock setup. I can span huge tree gaps, sleep comfortably in nearly all weather, and my setup/takedown is both convenient and very secure. It hangs from the bag and pulls right out, and rolls right back in. Such a fun setup! I currently use the Hennessy Hex Fly but I may upgrade to something lighter. It's quite good as is though. A complete shelter.
@@nERVEcenter117 sorry i took so long to reply but ive been in the boundary waters. that sounds awesome, i love when people can actually modify their setups to make them better. lots of folks just can do it and end up giving up on hammocks (among other things) because its not the way they want it. i dont know what i would do if i didnt have the ability to modify things. do you have a video of your setup?
Good to see a video as such. I have a coworker that just gave me this exact hammock. He upgraded his hiking gear and no longer needed it. So I guess I got a good deal for Free.99. 😳
I have the 4 season by Hennessey, my grandson used it once and he now has one I use mine a lot. Myself and grandson both weight over 250 lbs these are well worth the cost.
This was a good review about the Hennessey Hammock. I am looking for a Hammock to buy. I will be my first one owning one & i don't know a lot about them. Thanks you for the information about this Hammock. It was Helpful to me.
awesome! if you get one i hope you enjoy it as much as i enjoy mine! if you have any questions feel free to ask me im happy to try to answer them. if you are willing mention Escape with Jay if you buy a Hennessy. I dont get anything back for it but i had a good conversation with the owner and i told him i would send folks his way. enjoy your new hammock!
I bought my first HH in 2001, jungle expedition, symmetrical, classic. Three years ago I bought the jungle expedition zip. something is just not right, the last few times I've used it, probably because I'm getting older... I'm going back to a symmetrical hammock and moving to an 11' foot hammock. So last weekend I ordered up a Double layer Dutchware, Chameleon, with a symmetrical bug net. BTW, it doesn't matter if your hammock is symmetrical or Asymmetrical, you're supposed to sleep diagonally across the hammock, in an Asymmetrical fashion. Also, with your hammock strung that tight, you are putting excessive amount of force/pull on the gathered ends of that hammock, it will eventually rip out. Try hanging it at 30°, then the force is distributed throughout the length of the hammock. A really good source for info is Shugemery (Shug), Here is one his tutorials... ua-cam.com/video/-Cvj0ISjzl8/v-deo.html
i appreciate you thoughts on hanging. ive spent quite a few nights in a hammock and simply sleep more comfortably the way i hang it. i actually had a lengthy conversation with Hennessy about my methods so i am aware of the 30° setup. even since making these videos i have revised slightly how i hang. as you no doubt know, the way you hang changes over time to find you own fit. shugemary even say it in the video, his way may not be your way in finding the sweet spot. i hope you find a hammock that works for you again, it really is the best way to be comfortable in the bush. when i kayaked the entire mississippi the hammock was next level awesome! cheers
I have the Warbonnet Blackbird XLC double layer hammock its similar and also a great buy. My first hammock was a single layer it was good fore the price of 50 dollars. When I beaut the Warbonnet I was 250 lb so it made sense. :)
@@escapewithjay The XLC and Eldorado are the same hammock its just the bug net that is different. The XLC has a huge pocket on the side that swallows water bottles an laptops fore the glamping hang. You can swap the bug net end fore end to change from a right lay to a left lay. You can order a XLC net to . :)
@@YouroGamer I have really enjoyed having it. In so many of my trips I didnt have even, dry or smooth ground for a tent. The hammock can really be a Blessing to have.
The reason your rainfly sags when you get in the hammock is because you have it hung wrong. You want to hang the straps at a 30 degree angle. If you do that your fly won't sag when installed on the hammock ropes. Unlike other hammocks you don't want to pull the hennessy hammock tight when setting it up.
I appreciate the comment. I am aware of Hennessy's recommendation on how to hang but I have found, after many many nights in a hammock, that this is my preferred set up. In another video where I discuss how I hang my hammocks I touch on this issue
I started with my Dad's U.S.Army jungle hammock back in the late 50's. Went thru several other hammocks to the middle 80's. Then a Hennessy Safari Deluxe bottom entry ( zips were not available then or double bottoms ) . Next was a Clark Tropical followed by a Warbonnet Blackbird double. The last two are mosquito proof material. Just recently received a Hennessy Jungle zip and looking forward to using it. My reason for it is something relative simple , laying in it I can look out without having to move any material out of the way. You do know you can never have to many hammocks. lol
@@Oldsparkey i am learning very quickly there is no such thing as too many hammocks!
i hope you enjoy the Hennessy. i just used mine last weekend. I was tied to a pine tree and my truck to make it work but i slept absolutely perfectly. i dont sleep as good in a hammock as i do anywhere else!
cheers!🍻
I bought an Explorer Asym Zip several years ago. The stitching, nylon, and zippers are of ridiculous quality, nearly perfect. Even so, I modded it with a DutchWare whoopie sling suspension. With an underquilt, I'm somewhat convinced I have an ultimate do-it-all hammock setup. I can span huge tree gaps, sleep comfortably in nearly all weather, and my setup/takedown is both convenient and very secure. It hangs from the bag and pulls right out, and rolls right back in. Such a fun setup! I currently use the Hennessy Hex Fly but I may upgrade to something lighter. It's quite good as is though. A complete shelter.
@@nERVEcenter117 sorry i took so long to reply but ive been in the boundary waters. that sounds awesome, i love when people can actually modify their setups to make them better. lots of folks just can do it and end up giving up on hammocks (among other things) because its not the way they want it. i dont know what i would do if i didnt have the ability to modify things.
do you have a video of your setup?
Good to see a video as such. I have a coworker that just gave me this exact hammock. He upgraded his hiking gear and no longer needed it. So I guess I got a good deal for Free.99. 😳
i think you did well!
i really enjoy the hammock, hopefully you do as well
I have the 4 season by Hennessey, my grandson used it once and he now has one I use mine a lot. Myself and grandson both weight over 250 lbs these are well worth the cost.
thats next! 😉
This was a good review about the Hennessey Hammock. I am looking for a Hammock to buy. I will be my first one owning one & i don't know a lot about them. Thanks you for the information about this Hammock. It was Helpful to me.
awesome! if you get one i hope you enjoy it as much as i enjoy mine! if you have any questions feel free to ask me im happy to try to answer them.
if you are willing mention Escape with Jay if you buy a Hennessy. I dont get anything back for it but i had a good conversation with the owner and i told him i would send folks his way.
enjoy your new hammock!
I bought my first HH in 2001, jungle expedition, symmetrical, classic. Three years ago I bought the jungle expedition zip. something is just not right, the last few times I've used it, probably because I'm getting older... I'm going back to a symmetrical hammock and moving to an 11' foot hammock. So last weekend I ordered up a Double layer Dutchware, Chameleon, with a symmetrical bug net. BTW, it doesn't matter if your hammock is symmetrical or Asymmetrical, you're supposed to sleep diagonally across the hammock, in an Asymmetrical fashion.
Also, with your hammock strung that tight, you are putting excessive amount of force/pull on the gathered ends of that hammock, it will eventually rip out. Try hanging it at 30°, then the force is distributed throughout the length of the hammock.
A really good source for info is Shugemery (Shug), Here is one his tutorials...
ua-cam.com/video/-Cvj0ISjzl8/v-deo.html
i appreciate you thoughts on hanging. ive spent quite a few nights in a hammock and simply sleep more comfortably the way i hang it. i actually had a lengthy conversation with Hennessy about my methods so i am aware of the 30° setup. even since making these videos i have revised slightly how i hang. as you no doubt know, the way you hang changes over time to find you own fit. shugemary even say it in the video, his way may not be your way in finding the sweet spot.
i hope you find a hammock that works for you again, it really is the best way to be comfortable in the bush. when i kayaked the entire mississippi the hammock was next level awesome!
cheers
I have the Warbonnet Blackbird XLC double layer hammock its similar and also a great buy. My first hammock was a single layer it was good fore the price of 50 dollars. When I beaut the Warbonnet I was 250 lb so it made sense. :)
I bought a war bonnet for my younger brother to use. I have not used it yet but it seems decent. Eldorado I believe...?
@@escapewithjay The XLC and Eldorado are the same hammock its just the bug net that is different. The XLC has a huge pocket on the side that swallows water bottles an laptops fore the glamping hang. You can swap the bug net end fore end to change from a right lay to a left lay. You can order a XLC net to . :)
@@zzlee14 oh good to know. ill get around to trying it eventually im sure. ive heard good things about the brand so o had to, at very least, get one
Just found a Deep Jungle Zip on FBM with all accessories for 200$ in great condition. This just reinformed the purchase, cant wait!
I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!
@@escapewithjay OH I plan to put it through the paces! Lots of fun adventures to come 😁
@@YouroGamer I have really enjoyed having it. In so many of my trips I didnt have even, dry or smooth ground for a tent. The hammock can really be a Blessing to have.
yay you did do a video! awesome helpful hints .Thank you!
i have a video coming of how i hang per your request. coming soon
@@escapewithjay you Rock! Thank you again!
Thanks for good video after i get my wall tent i look into getting one for the canoe camping
You do great review videos!
I just wish there was a little gold in there for me!
Nice, great video dude. Maybe I should pick one of these up.
For me, its worth it!
Outstanding thanks
Thank you
The reason your rainfly sags when you get in the hammock is because you have it hung wrong. You want to hang the straps at a 30 degree angle. If you do that your fly won't sag when installed on the hammock ropes. Unlike other hammocks you don't want to pull the hennessy hammock tight when setting it up.
I appreciate the comment. I am aware of Hennessy's recommendation on how to hang but I have found, after many many nights in a hammock, that this is my preferred set up. In another video where I discuss how I hang my hammocks I touch on this issue