Haven XL // Set up as a Tent // Recommended Accessories 

Excellent review of a great bunch of gear. Nice to see the versatility of the Haven system.

Great review.

Thank you! I've watched a lot of Haven tent hammock videos, but I don't know why it took so long to find your video that demonstrated the use as a tent. That was my primary interest. I was already sold on hammock camping. I did a lot of ultralight hammock camping in the 70's and 80's when I wanted a jungle hammock but had to make do with a conventional curved hammock (teenagers can sleep anywhere), a separate tarp, and no bug netting. I have been very happy with my Hennessy hammock for over a decade but now that I'm getting too old for backpacking, bike camping and kayak camping, I wanted to do some ultralight ADV motorcycle camping. The problem is, motorcycles travel longer distances and many places have no trees - desert, plains, above the treeline, etc. I was very excited about the idea of the Haven that could be used as a hammock or a tent. I'd been wanting that capability long before ADV motorcycle camping. I can see why there aren't many videos showing the Haven as a tent. The tent feature looks like an afterthought, requiring trekking poles, guy lines, additional pegs, etc. I'm already carrying a Z Rest foam pad and air mattress for cooler hammock camping, so I can add the same items to my Hennessy hammock and use it as a ground shelter with the Z Rest foam pad protecting the air mattress from punctures. I'll probably get/make some lighter weight tent poles since I have no need for trekking poles other than as tent poles.

Don't forget Kayakers! That's what I plan to do with it.

Great video Mark, as usual. I've been making and using my whoopies with 2" buries out of amsteel 7/64 for many years now, and never have had a problem with them. I replace them when they start getting frayed and shabby, but that's the nature of amsteel in general.

Do u still recommend adjustable poles?

Hey Mark, I have been watching your videos for a long time. You mentioned you got cold while camping in the haven XL in one of your previous videos, have you considered getting the insulated pad cover? I am curious if that would help add more R value as they state on the website? I would love you get that accessory and try it out on a video. Thanks and keep up the great vids. Charles H. from TN

I Enjoyed your video. Why did you not put a ground sheet down??

I would really like to see it set up in the rain. How water resistant is it?

Would be nice if they offered actual tent poles, for those that don’t pack trekking poles,,,

How much does the spreader bars weigh?

Laughed when I saw the person coming out of the woods in the background

well, relly like it ... but: unfortunately in Germany it is strictly forbidden to use a tent outdoors for sleeping! Except of special marked camping sites (which are always rather touristy and crowded) ... but everywhere else? you get fined if you use a tent! ... sleeping bag and Tarp ist kind of a grey zone, but usually tolerated. But no tent.

seeing more and more of this product, i've come to this conclusion: it's not very good at being a tent or hammock.