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SET
UP INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: The way that Hennessy recommend does not
require any expertise with fancy knots, In fact, it's not a knot at all,
it's a lashing. A lashing is a wrapping of rope in a simple repeat pattern.
The beauty of the lashing is that it will never jam as a knot often will.
Even after a night of tightening from your weight, you can untie it easily
in the dark, in the rain, with one hand with your eyes closed. Once you
take a few minutes to learn this lashing, you will never have a problem
setting up or taking down your shelter.
Distance between trees. The recommended distance between trees is 12' to 25' feet for the Expedition Asym and 13' to 26' for the Explorer model.
Height for tying up the hammock. Your hammock should be tied at a height that allows the hammock entrance to be at chair height when you sit down. The farther apart the trees, the higher up on the tree you'll have to attach your webbing straps.
Recommended Lashing to Secure Webbing Straps.
Knot
detail
Detail of lashing to webbing straps using four figure-8 wraps around
main supporting rope and behind webbing strap loops plus 2 half hitches.
This is very similar to the figure-8 used when tying a rope to a cleat.
Tighten any slack in the lashing. Repeat lashing at least 3 more times in this ?figure 8? pattern and tie off with two half hitches leaving at least 6?/15 cm of rope. Entrance should be at chair height under tension of your weight.
For foul weather, adjust hammock width by changing angle of side elastics.
Canopy Set Up
Align asymmetrical fly to match hammock shape. Clip the plastic ?0?
rings at each end of the canopy to the stronger plastic hooks of the
sliding knot tensioner tied to the main support ropes, being sure to
leave this adjustment untensioned until last. Next, clip the lighter
plastic hook attached to each end of the canopy onto the main support
rope. Center canopy widthwise by attaching side adjustment cords equally
tight to nearby tree branches or ground anchors at whatever angle seems
right for the conditions. Lastly, push each sliding knot tensioner along
the main support ropes until the canopy is centered lengthwise and fairly
tight. In wet, windy conditions, attach a weight or elastic to side
corners of fly to maintain tension.
Mosquito Protection
Keep bare skin away from netting or bottom fabric. Use multiple layers of clothing or bedding, a spray on the outside or both. For the latest information about mosquito protection, consult your Tropical Medicine Physician.
Care and
Maintenance
Dry and repack damp gear to avoid mildew, mold or color bleeding. To
clean, hand wash using mild detergent, warm water rinse and air dry.
Inspect for damage after each use. Children under 12 years must be supervised.
Do not smoke, cook or light fires inside the hammock.
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