For those who don’t like sleeping on the ground, there are two options; you can either use a camping cot or a camping hammock. Camping cots are great for camping but they’re too heavy for backpacking. Remember that you’ll also need to carry the tent.
A hammock tent is a great option for backpacking because they’re very lightweight and packs small. Some of the best hammock tents around are Hennessy Hammocks. A Hennessy Hammock is a tent, hammock, chair and lounger at the same time. They’ve been around for more than 10 years now and have quite a good following.
The inventor Tom Hennessy explains what’s so special about Hennessy Hammocks:
How many models are there?
All Hennessy Hammocks include attached mosquito netting, detachable rain fly, support ropes, tree huggers to protect the of the bark of trees, and stuff sack with set up Instructions on back.
You can choose from different 11 models.
What about weather protection?
Probably doesn’t work the same as a dome tent but at least you don’t have to worry about the wet ground. These guys seem to have no problem staying dry.
How fast can you set this one up?
Set-up can be done in under 2.5 minutes:
I’m a big guy
The Survival Camo Universal, Survivor Camo Woodland A-Sym GSA Compliant and Safari Deluxe A-Sym Hex can hold up to 350 lbs of weight. That’s 159 kg for the Brits.
Winter use?
Only with the Supershelter 4-Season Insulation System which includes an “undercover”, which covers the bottom of the hammock, and an “underpad”, a closed -cell camping mattress.
