First Night in the Hennessy Hammock!

[Gravity Aided]

I guess one of those giant mosquito nets like shore fishermen use.

 

[rich p]

What's the point? Does it do anything a tent can't do, and miss a lot of the things a tent can?
I may be missing something obvious!
In Europe, at least, it is unlikely you'd find a proper campsite where it would be usable; and a shower, and sometimes a café, are nice luxuries.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I think the idea of stealth camping has a lot to do with hammocks.

 

[rich p]

I have a hammock in the garden and it's great for a nap but I wouldn't fancy 3 weeks on tour in it.
If it's raining you can keep your clothes in the tent, and easily change in the dry.
If you pull it would be interesting! Only a death-defying contortionist couple could succed.

 

[Ganymede]

If you pull it would be interesting! Only a death-defying contortionist couple could succed.

TMI but it can be done in a wide hammock. Took of my glasses and managed to break them tho...

Wouldn't do it now!

 

[rich p]

TMI but it can be done in a wide hammock. Took of my glasses and managed to break them tho...

Wouldn't do it now!

I'd probably dislocate my hip so perhaps we shouldn't risk it then!

 

[vernon]

The OP need s to add the weight of the shed to the kit in case he can only find a solitary tree or trees that are too far apart.

 

[andrew_s]

Dealing with no trees costs an extra kilo, or half a kilo if you figure you will always have one tree
http://www.handyhammock.co.uk/page/double-strut-kit
you can even use your hammock on the beach

Here's another shot showing the built-in midge net. It's also on a commercial campsite with showers and washing machine

 

[Ganymede]

Without meaning to refer to what I mentioned earlier, I think there's something very romantic about that set-up. I mean, Romantic, rather, ie in a get-back-to-nature sort of way.

OK, I realise there's no way I can say that which doesn't sound like I'm still talking about the other thing, but YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. I'd like to have a go in one (see, it happened again).

 

[Gravity Aided]

Without meaning to refer to what I mentioned earlier, I think there's something very romantic about that set-up. I mean, Romantic, rather, ie in a get-back-to-nature sort of way.

OK, I realise there's no way I can say that which doesn't sound like I'm still talking about the other thing, but YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. I'd like to have a go in one (see, it happened again).

I would think that situation would be very bouncy, like riding out a hurricane at sea in a 30 foot sailboat.

 

[Ganymede]

I would think that situation would be very bouncy, like riding out a hurricane at sea in a 30 foot sailboat.

Actually not too bouncy, as there's always an underlying feeling of caution so that you don't fall out!

 

[rich p]

Actually not too bouncy, as there's always an underlying feeling of caution so that you don't fall out!

Will you stop please? I'm only flesh and blood, after all

 

[Ganymede]

Will you stop please? I'm only flesh and blood, after all

Blame @Gravity Aided (good name, come to think of it) - he started using the word "bouncy". I'm giving dispassionate detail. Or handy hints, or something.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Need to consider alternative rigging options.