I've been thinking about trying the hammock way of camping and have been considering different options. I'm considering the hennessey expedition with the underneath entry/exit. I know that I want to use a sleeping pad. Im wondering if this is possible with this style of hammock or if it is too cumbersome getting in and out with the pad in the way. Should I look for a different style of hammock to use with a pad?

Oops. Double post. My bad.

Just my opinion, but I'd say yes. I think you will be a lot happier with a side zipper model.

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Why were you wanting bottom entry? Side entry with double layer will probably b better with pad.
Hennessy now has side entry in all there models.
Be sure to check out hammockforums.net if you haven't already.

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Everyone has thier own opinion!
I have a Hennessy with the bottem entry and I use a Thermorest short pad in it and it works great! I tried the side entry and did not like it very well. Bottom entry for me.
Even when I put the under quilt on it I still had no issue with the bottem entry.

...also I have the Ultralight Explorer instead of the Expedition, seams roomier and has the Silnylon rain fly vs the poly coated one.

I have used a pad in a bottom entry hammock and found that it takes a long time to get on top of the pad and in the sleeping bag. By the middle of the night the pad is always on top of me.
I have used a pad in a double bottom hammock and found it works well.
If you are near Chicago burbs I could set up one of each and let you try them some afternoon.

Thank you MagicPaddler, for the offer. If I were closer I'd take you up on it.

And to campcrafter, I like the Hennessey hammock and I found what I think is an ok deal on this model, which happens to be bottom entry, only used twice so not a big investment if I don't like hammocking. But even though I'm not experienced at this I'm pretty sure I want to use a pad. But I don't want to waste my money, even if it is an ok deal.

So I wanted to get opinions from more experienced people. Thanks. I appreciate your input. Still not sure what to do. I guess I can sell it if it doesn't work out. And maybe I won't want to use a pad after all.

The Hennessey hammock is a very comfortable hammock for warm summer nights. Do not make the mistake of thinking a good sleeping bag will keep my under side warm in cooler weather. Mashed insulation equals very little insulation. A poncho under the hammock that blocks air flow and creates dead air space will provide as much insulation as a laid on sleeping bag.