hennessy hammock ultra fast set up technique, easy, adjustable and great tension! 

I am a recent new owner of a Hennessy. I bought the carbiners and descending rings today. It really makes sense.

Thanks to this guide, before I even set up my hammock for the first time I went off and got myself some hardware - probably saved me 20 minutes setting it up on my first time. Also a good tip I figured out, once the hammock is back in the snake skin, I put a simple knot on the rope that's at the "head" of the hammock, so when I pull it out to attach it to the tree I know which end my head will be facing when I set it up. great guide, cheers!

that mate has just blown me away, I have been at this for years and thought I got my set up quick, but its nothing on that, brilliant vid, cant wait to try it (subscribed)

I watched this tutorial, went out got all the rings and biners, and I'm here to tell you...it works perfectly! This is the only way I set up my Hennessey from now on. I was backpacking in the North Georgia MTs, started to rain, got my Hennessey up in 1 min flat, and with the rain fly wrapped around the hammock, my sleeping area never got wet. Jimmy's shoe tip is great too, always know where your boots are, and no scorpions!

Thanks. This is exactly what I was looking for. I sleep in a Hennessy but often have students to set up in basic ultralight hammocks. Often I'm the last to hang up and usually in the dark. This will make my life easier.

I've watched all of your Hennessy hammock videos Jimmy and I have to say that you are The definitive guide on these things. Thanks for posting your knowledge base for a simple easy to source way for guys like me to use. Ron

Wow, this is perfect for a injury or something. The ability to do it one handed is amazing! thanks for the vid!

This video solved my recent problem. The Garda is the way to go, this will work perfect for my expedition HH. Thank you very much for the education. If your ever in America and want to hike the AT, it runs through my backyard, get in touch. Happy Trails.

Thank You.. I do not often comment on videos, but when I find one like yours, it is deserving.. Very nice!.. truly innovative and informative..

Thank you posting this video. I was just given a Hennessy Hammock for Christmas and I think I will definitely be trying your technique when setting up. You should sent to Hennessy with link. Seems that it would make setup much easier and faster for all campers. Thank you again

bought a hennesy hammock and rappel rings with my karibiner because of this video... thanks.. have not tried it yet but hope it all works out with my new hammock.

Thank you! Just got mine yesterday, and wasn't particularly thrilled with their recommended method of hanging the hammock. Have a good one!

Thanks man. Watched this video right after I got my hammock a few years ago. I wanted to let you know that I set it up just like this and can't imagine set up another way.

Brilliant. Used it for first time in rain and snow...worked perfectly. Fastest deploy ever.

this method may not be your "original" but its the 1st I've seen it. WOW, what a super simple easy way to set your HH for the easy tension, thanks for teaching an old goat new ways

Just took mine out for its first use and used this rigging. Excellent! Worked exactly as described, so quick and easy, which I especially appreciated setting up and taking down in the dark. Thank you!

Wow! this is by far the best way anyone has hung a hammock I've seen on RU-vid! Thank you so much! Very Helpful! I'm new to using a hammock, and was worried about knots, setting up, etc... But with this it makes it so simple.

Brilliant technique! Thanks so much for making this video. I was always messing around setting up my hammock, I am going to get these things for the next time I am trekking!

Thanks a lot for sharing this! I've been using this technique ever since I've watched your video and it works great. It added a little extra weight with the hardware, but setup is fast. The Hennessy Hammock is awesome, I've been using one for years. I wish I saw your setup a while back Thanks!

Couldn't get all the rings I needed so I did your idea but used a simple half hitch (instead of the clove hitch) on the 'biners on one end with the tensioning ring set up on the other. Worked great, the half hitch released when I needed to untie it.

@mcsparron I'm a hammock geek now. I'll surely use the rings and biners--who wouldn't. Thanks for teaching me a simple technique I didn't previously know. My roots are in Iowa, farm life--I learned something from this--and I'll use the technique for my DIY hammocks.

I added this to my set up...wow the time you save on set up. Awesome idea and thanks. One thing I noticed was a thicker ring is better then a thin one.

Just got back from first time using the hammock and i used this method for hanging Worked grate !!! Best way i have seen and used

I've tried this system and it works really well. Fast set up and take down. Makes setting up so easy. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy and be safe!

Thanks for the video Jimmy. I just received my HH Survival Hammock. I appreciate all your tips on set up and mods.

works great. I really appreciate it at night. thank you!

used in NZ backcountry on two 5 day trips. brilliant idea, thanks for uploading

For ease of hanging my hammock I used "SMRGearMe" easy slings and carabiners. I traveled 49 days in Japan this summer and hung in all types of locations for 41 of those nights. We had their Nube' system and loved it too... the two of us hung in the Nube' together with complete protection and saved on weight by sharing our shelter. But back to the easy slings they are much lighter than all the webbing others are selling, the webbing is needed only to protect the trees, the marine grade Blue Amsteel rope is just as strong and so much lighter. Many connection spots on the easy slings makes for quick and easy adjustments. They are a new company and I love the Nube' shelter made for hammocks and the easy slings in particular!

That has just made my day such a quick simple and relatively cheap method for setting my hammock up thanks

You sold me.....way cool setup! Thanks!

It really does work well. Can't wait to get out for a hang soon again.

Sweet setup. Thanks for the tip.

@whatpraytell im glad it was helpful! im going to do another one shortly on what to do if the tree huggers dont reach all the way round the tree, obviously you cant clip the carabiner on so you cant use the garda hitch.....but you can still use the rings will let you know when i post it up!

Thanks I am planning on getting a Hennessy and this looks like a great solution.

Dude... This is brilliant: I'm running out to get the gear now! Thanks!

So useful and easy, the mark of Genius. Thank you very much!

Trekkingnut--I'm totally digging your education on the Garda, and specifically how it applies to the HH. I'm off to order some rings, and I will use this techniique for both of my HHs (Expediton and UL BP. Thanks for the video! Coolkayaker1

That is a simple but brilliant idea! Thanks for the posting. Ill get some repelling rings and a good karibiner tonight!

i tried it at home and it functions really well with just two climbing-carabiners as well. repelrings are a bit expensive for this kind of use. and you can hang gear in you backpack easier on your hike with 4 extra carabiners. ;)

Alright, I'll head to the trees and try this out, cheers mate! Much appreciated!

Awesome. I jst bought one of there hammocks and havnt had it out yet to try. I will add this to my kit.

@zantarez im glad it helped! i actually just put some electrical tape round one end of the chord in bright red so that i can tell it apart instantly. its actually going to be a point in my next vid anyway. thanks!

The technique is sound but I suggest two, side-by-side caribiners on each tree strap. They will provide the same functionality as the rap rings but with less weight (you will be eliminating two pieces of metal) and less cost expense. Thank you for the vid.

Wow. Fantastic. Thanks, on my way out to the shop now.

I'm gonna have to go try this with my explorer deluxe... this seems like a great method. Thanks!

Thanks man. This is my setup. It's sweet.

awesome technique!

Excellent tips, cheers!

10 years later and I'm still coming back to this vid to quickly setup my hammock

going to try that if the rings are not available at the camping store. Thanks for the idea

Excellent video man! Thanks for sharing....

great idea, really clever, ill use it for sure...thanks

Thanks for making life easy!

@rockynanach epic! thanks so much for taking the time to let me know! i hope it continues to work for you!

@Mig2133 glad you liked it! thank you!

@mcsparron So yesterday when I went out to get gear for this setup: I found out that fatter descent rings are better (more surface area to grab the rope) and that the more symmetric your carabiner is the more evenly your rings will pull for a tighter grip on the hammock rope. Thanks again. This setup is perfect!

im a climber and it is irrelevant which heal crotch takes what part of the equipment. the load is carried along the spine regardless and everything being done is well within the 23kn rating and not being cross loaded. if anything, keeping the rings at the smaller end will ensure that the rings do not slide up towards the gate and offset the loading as this would greatly reduce the integrity of the carabiner.

@mcsparron I figured it out--McSparron is correct, of course, part of the HH product ships with a thinner Spectra cord, and some of the less pricey models ship with a softer, larger diameter cord--as pictured in the video here. I actually thought his hands were smaller than mine, and his rappelling rings were smaller than mine--but I bought the very items in this video, and this solution doesn't work. Oh, well, this gives me impetus to make whoopie slings! Thanks for a great video! Jonathan

I'm only just playing with the idea of hammock camping (I usually just sling down a roll mat) but this looks like an ingenious idea and I'm looking forward to trying it out

Rad! Thanks for the post!

great vid thanks for the update will be using that next time out with my sons.

Thank you. Extremely helpful.

@ragegap my pleasure. be careful when using it all though! remember to create minimum friction when pulling the rope through....

Awesome! Even though it only takes a few minutes, getting the tension right on my Hennessy by tying and retying annoys me. This makes it crazy fast. Thanks!

Here's what the folks at Hennessy say, "we don't recommend using any kind of metal devices with the ropes because they cause abrasion and possibly rope failure. The Explorer Ultra rope diameter is 4 mm The Explorer Deluxe rope diameter is 6 mm Ann Hennessy Hammock 637 Southwind Road Galiano Island, BC V0N 1P0

brilliant idea!

Great video. Many thanks!

Nice video and good information thanks. I'm also using hennessy hammock for my 365 days in the woods expedition.

Great info - thanks!

thanks Jimmy, alrady got my from Amazon

Well done....

Used this system with the Ultralight/Backpacker and the Ultralight/Explorer. Worked fine, just remember to add a couple of safety knots after the ring pinch. No slips, no worries!

@rockynanach im glad you liked it mate. it does make it super easy eh!

Amazing trick!!

merci jim !

just a big thank you note for video currently I'm still practicing in the basement I think the weather is not cooperative. I currently do not have the snake skin but will add that to the wish list.

You could get rid of the rings and their weight by tying a clove hitch knot to the carabiner. This is a climbing knot used to lock oneself to an anchor or onto a carabiner. The knot is easy to tie and is easily adjustable.

@DelRJohnston thanks for helping clarify that whilst i was away.

great! thanks for the cool tip!

I just ordered two carabiners and four rap rings. Thanks! My only question is whether this is going to wear out the spectra cord faster--but I'll find out.

Brilliant - thanks!

Holy Shit! That's a damn clever idea!

@skipinout thanks a lot! really hope it works out for you!

@BAMAman1100 Roll Tide, brother! The quick release knot is known as a Slippery Half Hitch. Simply wrap the loose end around the rope once, make a loop and slide it through the opening you created as you went around the rope. Next, simply pull it tight against the garda hitch and the buckles. To release, simply pull the loose end and the knot unties itself. Videos are easier than explaining it. Good luck!

@pyaco039 i appreciate that some people have experienced issues. i my self have been fortunate enough not to and i do believe that is because i have the thicker rings and not thin ones like other people. a knot decreases the breaking strain of a rope by 50% on average anyway.... my cord has been checked recently and has no kinks, breaks, marks or other damage... i have always maintained that this method should be used with care and not on smaller diameter stock cord.

great review, what size carabiner do you recommend for thos over 100kg?

@kc7fys it will a little bit, but it depends how you do it. use your spare arm to take the weight off the chord as you tighten it to avoid friction burns on the sheath.

I really like this setup I made the mistake of tying knots in it and spent an hour trying to feed them back through. This method looks great is it really bed for the hennessy hammock rope if so is it possible to change to use this and if so to what rope and thickness

great video, technique for setup is brilliant. silly question i guess but im new to hennessy and knowone is chatting about it - the rain fly, is it meant to be set up with the shiny side up or dull side up or does it matter? its just i thought the fabric may only be water proof effective on one side of the rainfly and it actually doest really specify anywhere, but seems as how you have tested it in jungle, my bet is im safe doing what you do to stay dry. so dull facing sky? or shiny facing sky?

Brilliant man! thank you...

very nice man, good idea., thaks

@AlFrosty they are a good company needle sports! hope you found them helpful! the hammocks are brilliant. remember to create as little friction as possible when you pull through to tighten up at the end, this will ensure as little damage as possible! dont wanna burn the sheath of the rope out! shouldnt happen with such fat rings but just be careful! quick release knot is vital, i tied a normal knot first time and nearly had to cut the rope!!!!

@danmagyver on the rain fly, there are taped seams. i.e: they have heat sealed the seams/joins. The taped bit needs to face down..... so the top will look smooth all over.

foookin brilliant guy!

@hoppy8199 im glad i could help! be careful now as i may actually look you up one day!

Needle sport must have a new stock in since i phoned them ""HANDS UP"" new to this tried it with the quick release knot brill thanks for your reply

@mcsparron Wow thanks for the quick response time. I'm debating using them. Great videos!

@johnlevity tree huggers come with ALL HH hammocks so far as i am aware..... if you dont have an HH hammock then you can buy tree huggers or similar ideas from many different places. they are basically a length of seat belt from your car, with two loops stitched in at each end.... they just stop the rope cutting into the tree by increasing the surface area over which the pressure is spread.....

You should look into upgrading the suspension to a whoopie sling - it is lighter in weight, requires no hardware, is simpler to adjust, weighs less, and IMO, better. check it out. I just made my own with about $10 in Amsteel Blue cord.

@martycuff1 my apologies if i came across a bit short, wasnt aware that needle sports were out of stock! they are a great company and even know that i personally use those rings for this set up! im glad you got the quick release knot sorted and i hope that you find this set up makes your life easier! make sure you learn the fat tree method! i would have got caught out in brecon last month had i not remembered what to do! ;)