so i was thinking about getting this one: http://www.basspro.com/Hennessy-Hammock-Expedition-Asym-Classic-Hammock/product/9992232437/

for my trip next june. just wondering if anyone have used this or for the people that use hammocks regularly, is this a good one for the BWCA?

Oh, boy! You just opened up a large can of worms.

Every hammock owner tends to believe that the hammock (or hammocks) they own are the very best for everybody. You'll get lots of opinions.

Personally, I tend to prefer the personal service and quality you get from the cottage vendors (such as Dutch or Brandon at Warbonnet Outdoors ... there are many small vendors). On the other hand, lots of folks swear by Hennesey. It's a good, inexpensive hammock. Hennesey, itself, was once a cottage vendor until he got HUGE and moved production to Shanghai.

+1 on the can of worms, so I will crawl out with my thoughts.
Hennesey and ENO are both popular and worthwhile shelf hammocks and other brands can compete adequately. On the other hand, the cottage vendors have improved products that solve lots of the little problems with a hammock.
For example, most hammocks are single layer nylon with nylon straps to tie to the tree. Nylon stretches and the occupant gets the jackknife experience overnight. And then there is handling bugs with a net built in or added on.....you get the idea. Read through the posts here and you will come away with a wealth of information to help you make the choice right for you.
Personally if I was only going to hang once a year a couple nights I would get an off the shelf hammock and save some money for other things....but then one stormy night in the wilderness and that better grade system might really pay off....

After A LOT of searching and reading posts on this site and hammockforums, I just purchased a Warbonnett blackbird XLC. Since I haven't received it yet I can't give any reviews on it, however after reading a great many posts, I feel I made a great choice and I look forward to trying it out. You can also search for "Shug Emery" on youtube. He reviews a lot of hammocks and gear and has a lot of really good advice.

dutch
for what it's worth, i started out with a hennessy expedition asym, it was a good hammock, a little short for me, i am 6'. i did not know any better and used it for a few years.
then i upgraded to a warbonnet xlc. thought i had the grand hammock, but there have been a few, like myself that could not get comfy in it.
so i researched around and found dutch's hammocks.
i first bought a regular width, it is really comfy, then i bought a wide, and really found comfort.
of course i used one of my old tarps and bought a fronkey bug net for it.
the feel of the fabric, and the 11' length, makes the hammock very comfy.
my 2 cents, enjoy the search.

quote ryebread26: "so i was thinking about getting this one: http://www.basspro.com/Hennessy-Hammock-Expedition-Asym-Classic-Hammock/product/9992232437/

for my trip next june. just wondering if anyone have used this or for the people that use hammocks regularly, is this a good one for the BWCA?"

For what it's worth, I feel that it's a fine hammock. I personally started with the
Hennessy Ultralight Backpacker and loved it. Last year I bought a Warbonnet Blackbird 1.7 single layer thinking that it would be better, but I've not slept in it as well as I did in the Hennessy. I'm 5'9" and about 170 lbs. I shall keep experimenting......

quote unshavenman: "

quote ryebread26: "so i was thinking about getting this one: http://www.basspro.com/Hennessy-Hammock-Expedition-Asym-Classic-Hammock/product/9992232437/


for my trip next june. just wondering if anyone have used this or for the people that use hammocks regularly, is this a good one for the BWCA?"

For what it's worth, I feel that it's a fine hammock. I personally started with the
Hennessy Ultralight Backpacker and loved it. Last year I bought a Warbonnet Blackbird 1.7 single layer thinking that it would be better, but I've not slept in it as well as I did in the Hennessy. I'm 5'9" and about 170 lbs. I shall keep experimenting......"

Unshaven --- If you are not comfortable in the Warbonnet, try loosening the suspension. .... works for me.

I am a total newbie to hammocking, but I bought a Bear Butt hammock and love it! Just took it on a 9 day Sept BWCA trip. Best $35 I have ever spent! Bear Butt is a new company with great customer service and they have new features (bug net, rain fly, straps) coming in November. I have a buddy with an ENO and a buddy with a Clark. I climbed in both. I like mine better.

I know they get much love but I used a DD Frontline Hammock with their under blanket, and ultra light tarp on my last trip. Worked great, the price is hard to beat, and somehow you get your order in 3 days from Scotland.

I'm one of those people first influenced by the "Shug" Emery videos and ordered a Warbonnet Blackbird in 2009 with the Superfly tarp. It's the only sleeping hammock (with integrated net) that I've ever owned but will say I have no plans on ever selling it. It's high quality and the shelf system works real well for me. Plus I love that olive green color.

I have the Hennessy expedition. Nothing wrong with it, but at only 5'11" I think it is too short for me. Not having used anything else, it is hard for me to comment... but I will anyway.

It's not just the hammock. You need an entire system. I did lot's of research, there are cheaper options to try (like pad for under insulation) but expect to buy an entire system.

On the low end, you can use the hennessy stock, a camp pad under, and an old sleeping bag on top. Be sure to try it out a few times before hitting the BWCA. You may not find it right for you.

-You need something under you. Pad is cheap, but I couldn't sleep with one. The Hennessy Super Shelter is cheaper than an underquilt, easy to set up too. It does the job. An Underquilt will be smaller and lighter... I am upgrading to a UQ finally.

- The stock tarp works. We got some heavy rain and wind this year, and my son got a little wet with his stock tarp. I was bone dry under my hex fly upgrade. Still, it wasn't bad for my son, and it was a really strong wind, and probably a bad setup by him.

- Suspension. The stock works, but it is a pain to adjust. I quickly upgraded to woppie slings, and have since moved to a strap-cinch buckle suspension and I love it.

Research will tell you a lot, but in the end it comes down to trying it out for yourself. If you are on a budget like me, just get in cheap and upgrade later... when you know better what you want or need.

Don't mess around - get a Clark.

quote Blatz: "I know they get much love but I used a DD Frontline Hammock with their under blanket, and ultra light tarp on my last trip. Worked great, the price is hard to beat, and somehow you get your order in 3 days from Scotland."

I love my DD Frontline too!
Used it on two BW trips and many other local trips. They now have a larger version but I/m sticking with my original.

Whatever you get spend lots of time at home trying different adjustments to get the hang just right for YOU.

Width, Length, Sag, Material - all make a difference in how it lays.

My Advice would be start with a less expensive hammock - Amazon has some Eno clones really cheap, and play with it to see what you like & don't like , then search HammockForums to find a close match in a better grade hammock.

If you are going on BW or any wilderness trip I suggest investing in good tarp such as Warbonnet Super Fly - makes all the difference in a storm!

YMMV - HYOH

Happy Hanging,
CC

quote TomT: "Plus I love that olive green color.
"

That IS a great color!

quote KarlBAndersen1: "Don't mess around - get a Clark."

+1

quote OBX2Kayak: "

quote unshavenman: "

quote ryebread26: "so i was thinking about getting this one: http://www.basspro.com/Hennessy-Hammock-Expedition-Asym-Classic-Hammock/product/9992232437/



for my trip next june. just wondering if anyone have used this or for the people that use hammocks regularly, is this a good one for the BWCA?"

For what it's worth, I feel that it's a fine hammock. I personally started with the
Hennessy Ultralight Backpacker and loved it. Last year I bought a Warbonnet Blackbird 1.7 single layer thinking that it would be better, but I've not slept in it as well as I did in the Hennessy. I'm 5'9" and about 170 lbs. I shall keep experimenting......"

Unshaven --- If you are not comfortable in the Warbonnet, try loosening the suspension. .... works for me."

I agree. It took me a couple of hangs to get it right. You want some tension in the ridgeline but not like a drum. And definitely not sagging.

Thanks for all the info everyone. I ended up getting the ENO jungle nest. Can't wait for spring so I can actually set it up and try it out.

Enjoy!

Very happy with my Clark NX-250.
I ditched the Clark tarp and replaced with a UGQ Winter Dream