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Reddit mentions of Hennessy Hammock - Hex Rainfly/Rain Tarp 70D Polyester
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of Hennessy Hammock - Hex Rainfly/Rain Tarp 70D Polyester. Here are the top ones.
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- PU-coated polyester ripstop rainfly works with all Hennessy Hammock models providing generous protection from wind and rain
- Symetrical Hex: Weight: 27 oz / 765 g, Packed Size: 3.5" x 11" / 9cm x 30cm; Asymmetrical Hex: Weight: 23 oz / 650 g, Packed Size: 3.5" x 11" / 9cm x 30cm
- Rainfly Fabric: 70D Polyeurethane Coated Polyester Rip-stop; Rainfly Dimensions: Size 139" on centerline x 108" wide asymmetrical hexagonal shape
- Color: Bark
- Because of the innovative hexagonal shape, the Hex Fly can be used with any hammock model from the Safari Deluxe to the Original. The hex fly can be pulled down all the way to the ground around the hammock for protection during storms or spread out to provide a great sunshade. It can also be pitched between two hammocks to provide a work or cooking marquee.
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| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 1.65 Pounds |
https://www.amazon.com/Hennessy-Hammock-Rainfly-Rain-Tarp/dp/B01HQTYV4S
Here's a good beginner option. It's about twice the weight of the Dutchgear, but about half the price.
I own two Dutchware hammocks, a Single Layer 1.6 and a Double Layer 1.6. Think of stretchiness sort of like mattress firmness. My Double supports my heavy bits (hips, shoulders) a bit more than the single, where they tend to sink a bit. (I'm about 200lbs.) I switch back and forth every 2 months or so (I sleep nightly in a hammock). I've been considering a single layer Hexon 2.4 to have a "middle of the road" between the 1.6 and the Double 1.6.
I didn't buy the double because I wanted to use it with a pad, but it is a nice option. (I've got 2 underquilts anyhow). If you're serious about cold weather camping "more than once" or "more than infrequently", I'd highly recommend leaning towards an underquilt yourself. For $150, you can get a really nice 20°F Hammock Gear Incubator ECON.
"Wide" is not currently available at Dutchware, just standard width. Both of my dutchwares that I currently own are "Wide" (72") hammocks and while I like them, after spending a year and a half in them, I don't really see the need for extra width. Extra length of a dutchware (11') is more than sufficient for a good ASYM Lay. "Double" sized hammocks are a myth. Sure, you can fit two people in them, but do not for one moment think that co-sleeping in a hammock is any kind of blissful situation. Your heavy-and-hard bits will collide and when hips are force-taco'ed together, it get's sore and cramped quick. For a short siesta, no big deal, just not overnighting and napping.
As for a Rain Fly, I recommend looking on Amazon at the Hennessy Hex Fly. Coming in under $70, it's no the lightest, but it's well built and has great coverage. Watch out for those "deals" on amazon for no-name and "small brand mass produced clone" tarps as they're usually a bit small to accomodate a smaller hammock. Set up right, an 11' Dutchware will have a Ridgeline just barely over 9' long (83%). The Hennessy Hex fly has a ridgeline of almost 12', giving you roughly a foot and a half of coverage on both ends. This is a good all-weather tarp and will take you through a storm. After that, I'd consider a cheap "fair weather" tarp.