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Introducing The Hennessey Hammocks

Hennessey Hammocks are innovative designs of hammocks created by Tom Hennessey. Tom Hennessey, an avid camper, designed the first hammock based on his memory of a World War II United States Army hammock that he utilized while hiking as a teenager.


As the story goes, that particular hammock was lost, but served as his inspiration as he created a hammock based on his memory of that first camping hammock. His creation took less than a day to make as he personally stitched the material together. During this process, Hennessey realized that improvements could be incorporated.


When discussing the features and practicality of Hennessey Hammocks, there are two specific topics that need to be addressed. Those two topics include the style of the Hennessey Hammocks and the additional features available.


The Style Of Hennessey Hammocks


The modified style of Hennessey Hammocks over a traditional hammock was to provide additional space. This added space would provide greater support for the body as well as alleviate any perceptions of being smothered in a small compacted area.


The increased dimensions are in the area of width. This modification specifically allows for the user to have the ability to stretch out on the hammock without the need of bending the spine. These changes were realized as the basic pattern of Hennessey Hammocks took a traditional rectangular pattern and utilized a diamond shape design.


Other modifications included a design to the support webbing that allowed for free movement of air. Also, the protective tent portion of the hammock was adjusted. These adjustments included weatherized options that could be easily set in place. These options, to add to the comfort of the hammock user, depended upon the camper's preference and weather conditions.


Additional features that eventually were incorporated included the direct attachment of the end ropes to the actual hammock fabric. This modification resulted in creating additional space within the hammock. Also, a fabric backbone was created within the Hennessey Hammock. This feature allowed for the attachment of the tent portion of the hammock. More importantly this solid backbone allowed for the structure and conformity of the hammock to be maintained during each use.


Additional Features


Other features of Hennessey Hammocks include an entrance into the hammock that offers an automatic closing of the protective flap. This ingenious feature replaced the traditional zipper entrance way with a system that automatically closed behind the hammock user once that individual had moved their feet into the hammock area. Other protective features of Hennessey Hammocks include an insect netting and weather flap.


A Hennessey Hammock is a lightweight, two and one-half pound, piece of camping equipment that is contained in a four by twelve inch carrying sack. However, when fully extended for use, the hammock user will be pleased with the dimensions of the Hennessey Hammock that measures nine by 4 feet.

About the Author


Ann Marier has written articles on many garden issues such as
garden design.
landscaping and gazebos. Her latest articles look at the different types of
hammock
such as the banana hammock.

Net Hammock Q&A

Which of these pictures .....?

do you think seems the most peaceful? 1.)% Http://www.purplemirage.net/blog_files/Purple 20Sunset.jpg 2.) http://www.davestravelcorner.com/photos/mexico/Xcalak-Blue-Water.jpg 3.) http://www.bvallc.com/pensionblog/uploaded_images/Hammock-748808.jpg

Definitely # 3. # 1 is not the bright purple color which is the highest energy, and because it is in the oceans. The ocean can be relaxing, but mostly because of its sound repetitive. In this case, is choppy and hard. In # 2, the ocean is even more agitated and violent. Not very serene. In # 3, however, the hammock evoke relaxation. Suggest trees in nature, and nature is generally peaceful. While it has some strong diagonal lines (the trees seem to lack is falling, and have to straighten that horizon!) The overall effect is that calls to mind the general placidity. What would be the best, however, is whether it was with a shot of just maybe a hammock. Concentrate on keeping it simple and not shiny.

Backpacking in Thailand, Southeast Asia - I buy a hammock?

Is it useful to obtain a compact hammock (w / fly?) In a place like REI backpack have both in Southeast Asia (and save $ $ but I can not get beds in places like this?). Thanks!

Nine ten times I say no, however, depends on your travel plans and his hammock. You can pick up basic hammocks throughout Asia (chord tissue types), which are quite bulky to pack but quite cheap. Most places I want to hang like a balcony of a beach hut and have them for most there is no point to have your own. I spent a month on Koh Phangan in Thailand for the new millennium, it was a cool beach party (but that's another story.) The man in the bungalow next door had a hammock made of parachute-like material and it was huge. Big enough to sleep crossing the longitudinal and normal. They often had sleep out and end up like a cocoon to escape Mozzi. He swore he was the best he had ever purchased. If you go to Vietnam I would like a fact that the silk would pay a very cool and should be light and small enough to pack. But only then, if you plan to spend much time in one place and the intention do nothing but rest and relaxation. In my travels I have not seen anywhere where you have your own hammock or discounted allows free hosting. I would not advise sleeping on beaches either. Not that Southeast Asia is particularly dangerous because I do not think it is, but be aware that it is perceived as a lot of money (including as a backpacker) and therefore a potential target for opportunists. But the same would apply if it was sleeping in a hammock in your local park. There are some places Price, bedrooms are cheaper than hotel rooms and then there are the small guesthouses, which from very good levels, not so nice. For the price conscious, your best options are sharing with people you meet in your journey to a place, which once shared a room with six nurses from Ireland who were not roommates worst in the world (apart from the bathroom). Sometimes also be offered to find accommodation for a large group of us on arrival (if you're on a bus or boat, most of the people there need a place to stay like you). With the potential to fill a guest house or at least several rooms means that you have a better chance of lowering the price, I often manage to get a couple of free nights for me in the process. All everyone wins - But in the hammock I would say no. You can always buy one if needed.