There's been a few posts in the past regarding hammocks, with a lot of discussion of Hennesy hammocks. I've been looking into Hennesy hammocks versus the Clark "Jungle Hammock". Has anyone tried these? Would you recommend one over the other? I believe you enter the Hennesy hammock through the bottom, whereas you enter the Clark from the side. Are they comfortable for sleeping on one's: side? back (seems like this would be uncomfortable on the legs due to the curve)? stomach (seems like it'd be uncomfortable on the back)? I'd appreciate any comments. Evan Dallas Woodinville, Washington *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I use (sparingly) the Lawson and sleeping on back or side are just fine. It's all how you pitch it. The tension really matters. Each hammock has a sweet spot where the appropriate line tension and angle of body position find total comfort. If you find it you'll want to go to bed early. If you don't you'll wish you were home. The lawson enables one to pitch it on the ground, should trees be absent or improperly spaced. One thing I appreciate about the Hennessey is that it is easier to pitch (no poles) and the bottom entry is nicer. Weights range from 2 to 3 pounds depending on the version. I'd use mine more often if it weighed less than 5 pounds. Still, it's awful nice swinging softly in a cool breeze. 1 sheep, 2 sheep, 3...sheep...4...sheep, 5...... *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
The "proper" way to sleep in a hammock is DIAGONALLY! Your body then stretches it out and there's is no curve as if you were to sleep longwise. I grew up in Venezuela and that's the traditional way. I bought the Hennessy Hammock last year and have yet to use it as it's a no-no in state parks - even though I spent an extra $10 for the "tree huggers" (they are now standard, I believe. I wish there was a way to use it as a tent. I wanted to be able to incorporate tent poles but haven't found a way. If someone has, please advise. If you go to www.hennessyhammocks.com someone used their trecking poles as "trees" and got it to be self-supporting - also used as a chair. sandy kramer *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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