Hennessy Hammock ?

[Aunty]

Has any one of you guys on this fine forum used it on the ground as a tent if so how did it go for you?

[swamprooter]

I don't think that is possible, I don't see how you could get in and out of it set up on the ground. Chris

[bowmofo]

I use mine between two trees and it is great, I don't know how water proof it would be on the ground!  

[Mudd]

I think that they show on their web site how it can be used as a tent when there aren't any trees available.

Once the weather cools I am hoping to try mine out for the 1st time.

I will however be using trees since I think I'll enjoy it more than laying on the ground..lol

God bless,Mudd

[swamprooter]

Mudd,
You are absolutely right, might have to rethink one of these hammocks. I tried one out on one trip and found out that swinging in the breeze is not my idea of a good nights rest. Being able to set it up on the ground would be like a tarp with a built in bug screen. Here is my normal set up, gets pretty buggy sometimes. LOL

 

[DannyBows]

Swamprooter, you might want to look at one of the US Army cot bug nets. They are made to attach to the frame of a cot, and have small loops all around it to tie off to. You could easily use it to screen that open area to keep the bugs out. I'd bring a few plastic clamps along and clamp it to your tarp. They are very light, probably not a pound, and cheap.

I'll PM you a link to one on the auction site so you can see what it's like. I like your set-up, and a bug net would make it great in warm weather.

[Aunty]

i hunt some parts of my country that is to high for trees to grow but i dont really want to buy a tent just wanted to see if you guys have done it.
cheers
"MOOSE"

[coaster500]

I never tried mine on the ground but I don't see why not. They have a great rain fly? Personally I like sleeping in it as a hammock but then I like sleeping on my boat at sea?

Without the rain fly...

 

[Roaring Reds]

All that bush aunty and you want to use it as a tent? Lol.....  

[Aunty]

hey Roaring Reds im a tight arse lol i plan on hunting Thar and Chamios this year thats if work doesnt get in the way as you know    

[excelpoint]

If your looking for ultralite have a look at the Henry Shires Tarp Tent range.
 www.tarptent.com