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Hennessy Set-Up
Hennessy "Safari XXL” & "Explorer XL” include 2 x 1.0m long Tree Straps, sufficient for only 30cm Diameter Supports or less. For larger Supports "TTT Moon 2.7m Hanging Straps" are recommended, available with Safari XXL and Explorer XL as an extra.
The Hennessy ridge-line ‘lashing’ is time consuming to set up, and has no adjustment! A quick adjustable ridge-line set-up is essential when low-light conditions or rain is threatening.
An adjustable Prusik Knot (diagram below) can be tied in seconds, using the single Hennessy load-line, or ‘doubled’ when supports are close together. The Prussik is a versatile knot that can be used for numerous situations.
The prusik knot is suitable for many applications - rain-canopy tie-outs using roots, logs, bushes etc, instead of carrying accessory pegs with the risk of loss.
A prusik knot will not slip when tied and dressed (adjusted) correctly. It is important to practice (by repetition) tying this knot before leaving on a trip, so time is not lost in low-light, or when rain is threatening.
Adjustable Prusik Knot for Hennessy Ridge-line and Canopy Tie-outs
No need carrying ground pegs when roots, rocks, low branches etc are available
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Quick Alternative Set-Up For Hennessy Safari XXL and Explorer XL
Solution for 2.7m and 2.5m long x 6mm suspension cords with short tree-straps
Ridge-line suspension modification due to ‘popular-demand' for fast set-up and break down, includes 2 x 6kN Carabiners and 2 x 2.7m Straps with 8 x adjustable Hang-loops. 12 x months Hammock Camping Warranty.
NB: To stop rain-water running down support-lines into your hammock, tie a short length of string firmly to the line, close to hammock. This acts as a ‘dam' and diverts rain-water to drip down the string, keeping your hammock dry. The PacSac Deluxe is suitable for all hammocks and rain-canopies.
Double Opening PacSac Deluxe
Also Suitable as Std Gear Stuff Sack
NZ Made Weatherproof Nylon Compression-Sac, incorporating unique tri-strap system with lightweight 15mm wide nylon buckles and webbing, reducing 50% volume inside your pack.
The double-opening PacSac offers one combined operation, and is the most convenient system for quick-setup of camp in low-light, or threatening weather, and breaking-down camp.
Compressed Dimensions for Hammock with HexFly:- Length: 56cm down to 28cm
- Diameter: 15cm
Set-up: First select 2 x secure supports a minimum of 3.5m apart, and set-up both hanging-straps approx 1.5m above ground. Next set-up Rain-fly together with PacSac, by first passing a Rain-fly ridge-line thru both PacSac openings, and securing to 1st support above 'hanging-strap'. Then secure other Rain-fly ridge-line to 2nd support, also above the 'hanging-strap', and your Rain-fly is ready to anchor-out with ground cords tied to low branches, roots, rocks etc.
Hanging Straps set-up: Return to PacSac support, and pass the hanging-strap thru both PacSac openings, then close the toggle closest to the support, as seen in above PacSac images.
Hammock set-up: Select a hanging-strap loop, to attach hammock snap-hook to, then walk your hammock keeping fabric up-off ground to other support, and attach 2nd snap-hook to a hanging-strap loop. Centre of hammock is recommended to be knee-hight above ground when sitting, with both tree-straps adjusted for head-end slightly higher if preferred.
NB Hennessy Hammocks have only one side-opening with zippered mozzy-netting, so consider the ‘opening-side’ when setting-up a Hennessy ...
Pack-up: When wet, leave Rain-fly up as shelter, which can be packed-up last, then tied to outside of pack keeping contents dry.
Dry kit Pack-up: Allow Rain-fly to hang down either side of hammock, then gather both outside lower Fly edges and wrap around hammock, to become one manageable item, making stuffing easier into your PacSac, and remember to leave Hammock snap-hooks available for next set-up.
PS: Instructions are only general, and can be modified to suit a variety of camp situations ...
PacSac Deluxe
Suitable for Standard Gear
PacSac Deluxe Compression Sac saves 50% storage volume.- Length: 56cm down to 28cm
- Diameter: 15cm
Breaking Camp
Before leaving camp, make a habit of walking a ‘circuit’ to check nothing is left behind. Every piece of equipment carried in, is essential for comfort and survival.
Caution
Always check for damage after using your Hammock. Inspect suspension systems regularly for wear and tear. When lighting a fire, be aware of the direction of the prevailing wind and establish the fire-pit down wind, so embers float away from your hammock and not towards it! .. Children must always have adult supervision.
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning your Camping Hammock– hand wash using mild detergent, rinse and air dry. Always dry your Hammock thoroughly before storing. Damp gear will become musty, but mildew will not damage the synthetic materials used in the construction – mildew will only attack vegetable fibres. If your Hammock smells musty, simple follow the hand-wash instructions above.
Insulation Survival Skills
