[RBW] Re: Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

2011-12-23 Thread Smitty-A-Go-Go
I've been using one for a few years. There was a learning curve, but now it's quick to set up and I sleep great. The hardest part is finding 2 trees the right distance apart, that aren't too big or too small, and that don't have obstacles between them (bushes, rocks, baby trees). I use a foam i

[RBW] Re: Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

2011-09-02 Thread Philip Williamson
In Western Oregon, there are always trees, and usually wet ground. I would've bought one already, but the price jumps considerably for those over 6'. First I think I should try camping at all... Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Sep 1, 7:29 am, tarik saleh wrote: > On Wed, Aug

RE: [RBW] Re: Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

2011-09-02 Thread John Speare
behalf of Kris [kkjellqu...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 5:21 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping Timely discussion as I just purchased an Expedition Asym. I have only set it up in my back yard but I think I will really like it. It HAS to be

[RBW] Re: Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

2011-09-01 Thread Kris
Timely discussion as I just purchased an Expedition Asym. I have only set it up in my back yard but I think I will really like it. It HAS to be better than a tent for me. Not once have I slept well in a tent without some sort of sleep aid. I highly recommend watching all the setup videos, etc a

[RBW] Re: Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

2011-08-31 Thread rcnute
Funny, I was just reading Alex Wetmore's blog on this: http://blogs.phred.org/blogs/alex_wetmore/archive/2010/01/28/gifford-powdercoat-and-details.aspx Ryan On Aug 31, 5:49 pm, Scotty wrote: > I just discovered the Hennessy Hammock in my internet searches for camping > gear and I find them quite

[RBW] Re: Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

2011-08-31 Thread Matthew Z.
I've always been pleased with mine. Brought it to the first Riv Weekend, got quite a few interested folks checking it out. Had to close the exhibit so I could get some rest :D Treehuggers are handy, and quite light. Would want a pair if I was traveling light, even without the whole Hammock. Fi

[RBW] Re: Hennessy Hammocks for bike camping

2011-08-31 Thread Manuel Acosta
Make your own out of paracord and a tarp. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/6067459201/in/set-72157627488726100 Easy find a youtube video about it. The paracord and tarp is also multi-use. On Aug 31, 6:27 pm, Rex Kerr wrote: > I haven't used that particular brand [I use an Amazonas Mokito