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Mountain Hammock Camping – Site selection and some wild huckleberry action.

It’s been a while since I took a few days to just unplug, wander, and explore. This trip was supposed to be all about covering serious mileage on foot, but plot twist I tweaked my ankle on day two. Cue the dramatic music. That little mishap forced me to slow down and stick closer to…

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Toasty – Hennessy Camping Hammock and theOneTigris Hammock Underquilt

The moment finally arrived… the OneTigris DOUBLE underquilt is here! With Winter creeping in and the cold season knocking at the door I couldn’t wait to put this thing to the test on my Hennessy hammock. After all, getting your gear dialed in before the snow flies is a good practice (and saves you from…

chilly camping in the hennessy hammock

Winter Rainforest Hammock Camping – Managing Cold and Condensation

Ah, the early days of hammock camping a time of trial, error, and a whole lot of shivering. Back then, I thought a sleeping bag was all I needed to conquer winter nights. Spoiler: it wasn’t. Those were some tough (and cold) lessons learned. But I stuck with it, eventually upgrading to my trusty ultra-lightweight…

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Hennessy Hammock vs Falling branches, Snow and Freezing rain

Nothing beats a good, heart-pounding charge up a snowy mountain with a ridiculous amount of gear strapped to your back. Who says an overnighter can’t be a challenge? With that philosophy in mind, I decided to explore the surrounding mountains near my off-grid property. To spice things up, I grabbed my Hennessy hammock and threw…

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Finally a hammock underquilt you can afford! The OneTigris Underquilt

For years I have eyed underquilts for my Hennessy hammock adventures, but the prices always made me wince. Instead, I’ve relied on my trusty Thermarest sleeping pad, which has served me well for a couple of years. It’s lightweight, dependable, and gets the job done—no complaints there. But then, I stumbled upon the OneTigris underquilt….

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Mountain and Snow camping in the Hennessy Hammock

Last weekend, I decided to throw together a quick overnight trip into the Olympic Mountains. It was a spontaneous adventure, and I packed light, relying on my trusty Hennessy Ultralite Explorer Asym Zip Hammock to keep me comfortable through the night. Little did I know, the mountains had a few challenges in store for me….