[Spridgets] Hennessy hammocks

[WFO Herb]

Looks just like the military type the Army issued me in the '60s.  Military
spec has mosquito netting for 'protection'...and it was pretty heavy duty as
well.
Herb

On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 7:51 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> <http://hennessyhammock.com/>
>>
>
> I have been using a Hennessy hammock for 4-5 years, initially for canoe
> camping, and now for all camping.  I recently got one for my wife as well.
> They are remarkably comfortable and convenient.  I replaced the stock fly
> with an 8'x10' silinylon tarp, which I extend 7' out one side for a covered
> working space.  (The hammock also forms a sling chair under the tarp
> extension.)
>
> The only problem with the hammock is lack of insulation on the bottom.  It
> is cold even in modestly cool weather, as it squishes the down in the
> sleeping bag flat all around the sides, not just on the bottom.  This might
> not be a problem with synthetic bags; I don't know.  I have fussed with
> various alternative pads.  Most are not wide enough to insulate the sides.
> Some creativity can probably solve this problem.
>
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