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22/3/2012 at 6:21pm
 Location: Dublin
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I am considering buying a hammock tent for wild camping.
I've been looking at the Hennessy products which look good but very expensive.

Has anyone out there any experience of the Hennessy Hammock Tents? Can anyone recommend a cheaper but quality alternative?

Any other relevant advice or info would also be most welcome.


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22/3/2012 at 7:49pm
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You might find this online article useful.


22/3/2012 at 10:04pm
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I've yet to find a tree I'd want to camp near on the fells let alone 2 close enough together to put a hammock up . Jungle yes wilds of the UK ? As wild camping is frowned apone and indeed illegal I've found it better to stay low and discreet .
Just my thoughts on it
Rob


23/3/2012 at 4:34am
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Quote: Originally posted by robnchar on 22/3/2012
I've yet to find a tree I'd want to camp near on the fells let alone 2 close enough together to put a hammock up . Jungle yes wilds of the UK ? As wild camping is frowned apone and indeed illegal I've found it better to stay low and discreet .
Just my thoughts on it
Rob
Only in England and Wales, not in Scotland and as the OP is in Ireland, perhaps not there either.

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23/3/2012 at 8:39am
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Quote: Originally posted by robnchar on 22/3/2012I've yet to find a tree I'd want to camp near on the fells let alone 2 close enough together to put a hammock up . Jungle yes wilds of the UK ? As wild camping is frowned apone and indeed illegal I've found it better to stay low and discreet . Just my thoughts on it Rob

I don't think finding suitable trees will be a problem. You don't have to be in a jungle to find trees! Quite often, and especially in mountainous areas, the hardest thing to find is a suitable spot to pitch a tent. That is one of the reasons I have decided to go with a hammock tent.

I'm appalled at the idea of wild camping being illegal,
but given the orwellian direction things are taking, it does not surprise me. With regard to staying "low and discreet", Im sure you are aware that another name for hammock tent camping. Is "stealth camping". This is precisely because you can camp in places which are much more hidden than is generally possible with a tradional tent.

My desire to stay hidden has more to do with the yobs than the law. Unfortunately, in ireland, even cider- drinking neanderthals have a desire to take to the hills,
and they do so in large groups when the weather's good. You should see the mess they leave behind them!

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23/3/2012 at 9:39am
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I never mentioned using a tent. Bivi bag ,insulation mat , tarp and you can sleep any where .
Rob


15/4/2012 at 2:32pm
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You may wish to search 'hammocks' on the www.bushcraftuk.com forum, lots of trip reports and advice.


31/7/2012 at 2:33pm
 Location: wales united kingdom
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Here are a couple of sites you may like to try.

http://www.ddhammocks.com/



http://www.ukhammocks.co.uk/



Never forget,using a hammock is not just about trees.You can wrap the two hammock ropes around anything which is stable,from rocks to houses.You can set it up in derelict buildings,caves,tie one end around tree roots sticking out of cliff faces and the other to a strong object nearby.
The thing to remember,is to have insulation under your sleeping bag,like a space blanket,as it is super duper chilly cold sleeping in a hammock,and you could get hypothermia.

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My Tents:

Eureka K2 XT
Terra Nova Solar 2
Outwell Jersey S Pop Up Tent
Hennessy Hammock Explorer Deluxe.




30/8/2012 at 12:36am
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A little advice. If you can, use three tie points. Why? It's more stable and won't spin when you try to get in, two points at head one at feet. Tie it at chest height, ensure the tie straps go at least once around the tree otherwise it will slip down with your bum on the floor. If you use with basha/ tarp. Tie the tarp as close as you can almost to the same height as the hammock as it will sag when you get in. Also it's up out of the way giving you cooking and admin space below. Time served in the trees.


06/10/2012 at 7:25am
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i have used hennessy hammock tents for years all over the uk and in asia jungle trekking. they are worth the money i would say taking a second tarp is a good idea for when it rains gives you another dry place somewhere to cook. as for wild camping being illegal never had a problem have done it hundreds of times.(i would say there are other hammock tent makes out there i have tried a few and the hennessy was the best but who knows maybe someone has come up with a better design new stuff comes out all the time)

o yea i lived in my hennessy for 5 months on a beach in thailand never got wet when the rain came and always slept well



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