Q. Hey Gear Guy, What kinds of things do you need to look for when shopping for a hammock tent?
—Nathan Notent, Andalusia, Ala.
A. Ahh, hammock tents — if you’ve been following the Gear Guy you know I LOVE camping in a hammock tent. They keep you up off the ground, they’re usually simple to pitch, and pound for pound they are the most comfortable way to sleep on the trail. O.K., when shopping for a new one here are some things to consider:
There are quite a few hammock tent options on the market, but here are two of my favorites:
–Hennessy Expedition Asym ($140; hennessyhammock.com) weighs just 2 lbs. 12 oz. with built-in mosquito netting and a detachable rainfly.
–Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) OneLink Hammock Shelter System ($200; www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com) really easy to pitch and comes with a slip-on bug net and rainfly; weighs in at 4 pounds 4 ounces.
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The Hennessy Explorer Deluxe is awesome! The only problem I had was that it gets cold in the thing, but a space blanket or a foam pad fixes it.
do you guys see the scout in the picture?! looks like bad placement to me! if one of those ropes snap its going to be SNAP!! and then SPLASH!!!
do you guys see the scout in the picture?! looks like bad placement to me! if one of those ropes snap its going to be SNAP!! and then SPLASH!!! LOL
I want a hammock tent for my birthday (:
hammock camping is truely incredible , being gently rocked to sleep with the stars above your head is a amazing experience. another plus is that the curve of the hammock helps the swelling and pain in your legs from backpacking to lessen.
This modern design looks vulnerable to Squalls and Thunder Storms. See the WW-II “Jungle Hammock” used in the South Pacific by our military, for a more functional design. I had a surplus WW-II “jungle Hammock” while a Boy Scout in Florida c1946.
Hennessy HANDS DOWN, only problem in a hammock was the mosquitoes biting through the bottom, fixed with a window reflector from the car, super light weight & pack easy on a backpack.
No with the ENO who don’t have to learn all those knots which are quite easily forgettable