I finally had a chance this past month to use this hammock tarp a couple times up in the woods to see if it met my expectations. I must say that I'm very pleased with this larger more expensive tarp than I would have been with something cheaper and smaller. This tarp is made extremely well, and is the size I wanted for much better bad-weather coverage for my Skeeter Beeter Pro hammock system.
The center ridgeline seam of this tarp is all you need to hang it very taught. I took some light 150# paracord to use as my rigging line for the ridgeline to the trees, and it's perfect. Lightweight and packs down smaller than regular paracord, but plenty strong to hold the tarp taut. By using some light aluminum guyline tensioners and some very small aluminum s-biners, I was able to easily rig up my ridgeline. The included guylines for the 4 corners of the tarp are plenty sufficient to stake your tarp's corners down at all different lengths. I'd estimate that those included lines are about 6' in length, which is plenty for me. Add more with paracord if you like.
Hang your hammock first, then hang your tarp. Center it well so you have balanced coverage from head to toe, then stake down the corners at your preferred angle. I prefer straighter down to the ground for better wind coverage, leaving room to still be able to easily get in and out of the hammock and exit by either the head or foot area.
This tarp was perfectly waterproof without having to do any waterproofing coatings yourself. Both times I used it overnight, it rained pretty good and my hammock didn't have a drop of water on it. Underneath the tarp, there also was no moisture that saturated through the fabric to the backside.
The dual-stitched seams on this tarp are done very well. The ridgeline is basically a double-layered and double-stitched run of fabric along the entire length of the tarp, and you can pull it tightrope-tight so it stays steady in high winds. It keeps a very rigid ridgeline when the corners are staked down to the ground very firmly. No reason to have to rig up some other sort of supporting ridgeline, as you would have to do with other tarps.
This tarp is slightly bulkier than my Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter hammock when packed away, but still fits inside a set of the XL (#4) Snakeskins. It's a little tricky putting the snakeskins back on each time, but just roll up the tarp a bit around itself before sliding the snakeskin down the line and it will work fine. Adds another layer of protection when packed away, too. I use one set (they come in pairs) of snakeskins on this tarp, and another set for my hammock separately. I could not get this tarp and my hammock into the same set of snakeskins.
Overall I am 100% satisfied with the construction and performance of this hammock tarp. If for some reason it failed on me, it would likely be to my own fault or to pure age of the tarp, and I would absolutely replace it with the same product.
| Color | Coyote Brown |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hennessy Hammock |
| Material | Polyester |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Item Weight | 1.15 Pounds |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 11"L x 3.5"W |
| Included Components | See description |
| Size | Symmetrical |
| Ultraviolet Light Protection | True |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.9 x 4.7 x 3.8 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.75 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5 x 5 x 5 inches |
| Brand Name | Hennessy Hammock |
| Warranty Description | Products sold by designed for outdoors are guaranteed to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for up to one year after the purchase date. Prolonged exposure to weather conditions including snow, rain and humidity are not covered under the warra. |
| Model Name | Hex Rainfly |
| Manufacturer | Hennessy Hammock |
| Part Number | HH09-BRK |
