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Hennessy Hammock Australia and New Zealand

Hennessy Hammock Australia has arrived just in time for spring! We now have a selection of hammocks, insulation and accessories in a warehouse in Brisbane ready to ship quickly to Australia and New Zealand addresses. All prices are in Australian dollars with GST included in the price and shipping is free.

We are working on adding additional products and will be adding the customization option. We are very excited to be making product more accessible to our hammock users in Oceania.

Wherever you want to hang out this summer, from the outback to the backyard, a Hennessy Hammock will provide shelter and comfort.

By Ann Hennessy | 08 October, 2020 | Australia, New Zealand, Oceania |

Canada Post E-Commerce Innovation Award Finalist

We're excited to announce that Hennessy Hammock has been selected as a finalist for the Canada Post E-Commerce Awards in the International Conqueror category. A huge thank you from the Hennessy Team to everyone that has supported us over the years from Canada all the corners of the world!

By Ann Hennessy | 21 August, 2019 |

Big Shout Out to Robert Pinkham and Veteran Project 22

"I want project 22 to stand out above all other motorcycle veterans organizations. I feel we can accomplish this by not limiting ourselves to set perimeter of help we offer. I would like one of our main missions to be creating and fabrication of adaptive equipment to help veterans be able to ride again when they didn’t think they could. To be able to drive a vehicle again. I would like Project 22 to be able to give veterans the knowledge to maintain and be an integral part in the creation of their motorcycle or vehicle. I would also like to host charitable rides to raise awareness for the 22 veterans a day who claim their lives. By hosting rides to motorcycle events or collaborating with state or national parks to put on a 3 day or longer excursion to destinations veterans may have never had a chance to go see or experience. I believe that the families of wounded or fallen veterans have deep emotional scares from the injuries or death of a loved one. I would like to start a “Kick Start” program where Project 22 would provide dirt bikes or starter bikes to the children of these veterans. We can customize these bikes to make it “their” first bike. I also want to offer support and the opportunity to create a brotherhood amongst the alumni of project 22. When I was in the Army we had a phone tree. Where info was passed down from the top and was spread by every branch on that tree. I want everyone to stay a part of 22. I don’t believe there is a “graduating” from the program, when you call someone brother it shouldn’t be a term of endearment, it should be a promise. A promise to watch out and to care for them. I believe if the cornerstone of Project 22 is love and care for our veterans then our foundation will be solid."

- Robert Pinkham of Project 22 in Lowville, NY

By Ann Hennessy | 10 June, 2019 | hammock, military, motorcycle, Safari Deluxe Classic, veterans |

Daniel Eggington and the Darien Gap Project

Great to hear from Hennessy user Daniel Eggington, who'll be taking the Jungle Explorer Zip on his latest expedition, The Darien Gap Project. Here are his own words describing his plans:

“The main aim of my expedition is to raise awareness for conservation and human rights. The location is a pristine habitat of primary rainforest. I will be trekking through the gap from Colombia to Panama along the Pacific coast, also known as Colombias Choco department.

The Darien Gap is a gap in the Pan American highway which is the longest road in the world. The jungle itself is dense and hostile from countless numbers of dangerous animals and a growing number of illegal armed groups, the most notorious bing the FARC rebels who have now disbanded and formed a political party. The once smaller armed groups are now fighting for control of the illegal businesses the FARC once had which has created a power vacuum and people trying to rise to the top of it.

Why I am doing this is simply because I love adventure and I hope to raise awareness for the indigenous communities neglected or affected by the issues in the region. Another reason is to raise awareness of the biodiversity of the region in a hope the organisations trying to reduce deforestation and increase biological diversity will keep it forefront of their minds.

Check out Daniels great photos and videos at merchanttraveller.com

Image of Daniel on a training trek at Galloway Forest

By Ann Hennessy | 23 April, 2019 | expedition, hammock, jungle, jungle explorer zip, jungle hammock, mosquito, trek |

4Season Hammock Set Up Information

Here is a letter from Tom with information about the best way to stow a 4Season hammock in the compression sack:

We are very pleased with our new 4Season Expedition and Explorer hammocks but in the last few days I saw a YouTube video where a guy was having difficulty repacking his 4Season into the compression sack. I’d like to show you how I designed it to be repacked.

In the near future I will be emailing you a link to a video but for now, here’s a description.

1/ In the morning, your rainfly often will be wet from rain or dew. Collapse your rainfly into the snakeskins and store them separately on the outside of your pack so that the rainfly will be ready to set up the next evening before you open your pack. Untie the rainfly and snakeskins from the trees, coil them up and attach them to the outside of your pack.

2/ To pack up your 4Season in the compression sack, start with the hammock tied between two trees with the foam pad in position and all your gear removed. Untie the side tie-outs. If you have a dry, flat spot you can put the hammock down and roll it up.

3/ If there is no dry, flat spot, untie the hammock from one tree and start rolling up the hammock and rope toward the other tree into a 7” diameter roll about 40” wide. Hold the roll between your knees, untie the second rope and tuck it into the roll.

4/ Slip the 7” diameter roll into the compression sack, rotating it as you push the hammock and pad firmly down into the compression sack. Pull the drawstring closed.

5/ Pull the cap over the end of the compression sack and tighten down the straps.

That’s how I do it. If you have any questions, just email them to info@hennessyhammock.com.

Best regards

Tom Hennessy

By Ann Hennessy | 06 March, 2019 | 4Season, Insulation, New Products |

4Season Hammock Set Up Information

Here is a letter from Tom with some new information about the best way to stow a 4Season hammock in its compression sack: