Hennessy quality at the entry price. Complete kit — net, fly, ropes — for beginners and lighter campers who want the real deal without the Expedition price tag.
The Hennessy Hammock Scout Zip offers the complete package for an outdoor adventurer. It is great hammock for young adventurers, Scouts and Guides or anyone within the height and weight limits. It is also a very economical choice with all the necessary accessories included.
Here's our full review for the full size Hennessy expedition zip.
The full field test of the hammock I'd grab if I could only keep one — setup, the double bubble pad, and why the ZIP is worth it. More on the channel →
Weight
We Like
- Complete package
- Integrated mosquito net
- Complimentary Webbing Straps
- Very comfortable sleep
- Environmentally friendly design
We Don't Like
- Tarp could be bigger
- Setup with knots quite complex
Dimensions: 5.8ft long, 4ft wide
Price: $99.95
Strength: Recommended Maximum Load: 150 lbs
Suspension System: Two x 10' long 1200 lb. test polyester ropes, Low stretch 42" long x 1 1/2" wide polyester webbing straps called "tree huggers"
Weight: 2.6 lbs
Hennessy hammocks have earned their strong reputation in the industry. They have consistently provided the most innovative solutions to enjoying the great outdoors. The Scout Zip hammock features their "Original" non asymmetrical model with updated features. It now has a larger asymmetrical rainfly to improve head and feet coverage, when laying diagonally. The headroom of the hammock is for anyone up to 5' 8".
The designer founder Tom Hennessy, combines a life-long love of hammocks with a passion for innovation. He has been sleeping in hammocks for over 60 years. His experiences continue to drive and shape they way the company designs hammocks.
In 1999 they launched their first product which was a six-year personal design challenge for Tom. It was a bottom entry expedition sized model, a one-size fits all sturdy hammock system. They also introduced the unique patented entrance through the bottom. The product was a success but their customers wanted more. Their follow-up was the super comfortable asymmetrical shape, another ground breaking innovation. Adventure racers and long distance backpackers asked for an ultralight hammock. The Ultralight Backpacker was launched followed by the Hyperlite model. Meeting the demands of taller people was the next goal. The results were the Explorer Deluxe, the Explorer Ultralight and the Survivor. Finally there is the The Safari for super-sized comfort, completing the “Classic” bottom entry series.
The Scout Zip hammock like all Hennessy hammocks come complete with all the following accessories. Attached mosquito netting, detachable rain fly, support ropes, and stuff sack with set up instructions on back. Hennessy Hammock also provides complimentary standard 42" long "Tree Hugger" webbing straps to protect the bark of trees.
Hanging between trees since 2013. I test every hammock the same way: is it comfortable, is setup actually simple, and does it respect the trees? Honest field notes, always. Catch the setups and reviews on the YouTube channel.
