I decided to upgrade my Hennessy Hammock Rainfly to something with more versatility. I wanted it to provide a covered spot outside of the hammock and better protection from weather. I was impressed with how well Steve’s Warbonnet Superfly worked and wanted something similar. This led me to the smaller version of the Superfly; the Warbonnet Thunderfly.
Thunderfly Specs
- Ridgeline: 11 feet or 13 feet
- Width: 103 inches
- Fabric Options: 30D Silnylon or 20D Silpoly (11 feet), 30D Silnylon (13 feet)
- Panel Pulls are an additional option for 30D Silnylon fabric
- Colors: Dark Green, Evergreen, Brown, Fern Green, Grey, Autumn Orange, Ocean Blue, True Blue, Purple, and Bushwhack Camo
My Specs
- Ridgeline: 13 feet
- Width: 103 inches
- Weight: 16.8 ounces
- Fabric: 30D Silnylon, with Panel Pulls
- Tarp Color: Evergreen
Included
- 2 ridgeline tieouts
- 3 main ground corner tieouts (does not include guyline)
- 4 panel pull tieouts (does not include guyline)
- 4 door tieouts (does not include guyline)
- Stuff sac
- 7g tube of silicone for seam sealing (panel pull versions only)
Pros
With adjustable end panels and the choice of how high or low the fly sits to the hammock, the Thunderfly allows for versatility in all kinds of weather.
It can be adjusted into “porch mode” to allow more breeze during hot days.
The Thunderfly provides an area of privacy and a protected space for storage.
It has withstood strong winds and heavy rains without flaw.
Easy to set up.
Cons
The guylines must be purchased separately. This could be a pro or a con. Having to by the guylines allows for more customization but it is also an additional expense.
Overall
With a full season of camping under its belt, I’m happy to say that the Thunderfly can handle most anything. It has been tested in hot days, cold nights, extremely high winds, thunderstorms and heavy downpours. It has kept me comfortable and dry not matter the weather.
It has performed perfectly.
For more information on the Thunderfly visit Warbonnet Outdoors.