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 Hammock Types - Hammocks are becoming increasingly popular and there are many hammock types; fish net hammock, Pyrch hammock, hammocks rope chairs, hemp hammock chairs, elastic hammocks, sailing hammock, Panama hammocks and more hammock types.
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History of how Hennessee hammocks were invented. Plus product details of the Expedition Asym Hennessy Hammock Explorer and the Deluxe Asym Hennessy hammock. Also links to where the featured Hennessee hammocks can be bought.
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Hennessee Hammocks
The Hennessy hammock was invented by Tom Hennessy, an industrial designer living on Galiano Island off the west coast of Canada. His inspiration was teenage weekend bicycle trips into the Appalachian Mountains where he carried a minimum of food & water, a light sleeping bag and a WWII surplus U.S. Army jungle hammock.
He decided to make a prototype hammock based on his old army hammock. Over the next 5 years he made over fifty different Hennessee hammocks prototypes as the design evolved.The rectangular army shape transformed into a sleek diamond shape; the cord assemblies at each end disappeared to create more interior space by attaching the hammock fabric directly to the suspending ropes. A ridge line was built into the hammock providing a support for the netting and weather-fly and, more importantly, ensuring that the hammock would set with exactly the same curve each time it was set up.
And the most amazing feature, the side zipper was eliminated and replaced with a zipper-less entrance through the bottom of the hammock which snapped closed automatically, activated by your own body weight, as you lift your feet up through the entrance. Finally, a special fold was added at the entrance to provide a tight, overlapping seal.
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All prices quoted on the Hennessee hammocks page are indicative UK prices at February 2006 - prices may change - please check with the retailer.
The most relevant links we could find, placed here free
 ProAdventure
- The Hennessy hammocks featured on the Hennessee hammocks page can be bought from this website. www.proadventureshop.co.uk
Hennessy Hammocks
- More information about Tom Hennessy and the history of Hennessee hammocks can be found here. www.hennessyhammock.com
| Expedition Asym Hennessy Hammock |
For people up to 6 feet tall. 2 lb.10oz./ 250 lbs load. Next generation of the most popular model with all the key features including full velcro entrance seal, mesh pocket on ridge line and webbing straps to protect the bark of trees.
Hennessee Hammocks
Price: £ 90.00
9 feet long , 210 D nylon oxford bottom. 1.9 oz. PU coated rip-stop canopy. New asymmetrical shape and a 30% larger rain fly The Expedition Asym is the new general-purpose, most economical model, an excellent choice for those who don't need to shave every ounce.
| Explorer Deluxe Asym Hennessee Hammocks |
At 9 feet long (and weighing in at 2lb. 12 oz(1240 g) /300lbs ), the Explorer Deluxe A-sym was designed for anyone under 300 lbs. or more than 6 feet tall. It has great proportions and protection.
Hennessee Hammocks
Price: £ 105.00
This, and the Expedition Asym, provide a new dimension in comfort without the weight penalty of the bigger Safari. There is still space to bring a lightweight pack inside.The A-sym shape provides more space and comfort when resting on the diagonal.
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