ENO bugnet mod

**dtp2c111** · 11-25-2014, 12:13

I'm trying to get my pack weight down and was wondering if anyone had done a modification on the ENO bugnet to bring it down from its hefty 16oz weight.

Any way to cut it up and cut down some?? Or am I better off just selling it and getting a lighter one with the funds?

Thanks in advance for any info.

**mayhemkb** · 11-25-2014, 14:24

Until I had the funds to purchase another net/combo hammie, I just took off all the plastic hangers, tags and cut off the compression sack. Took off 3 oz as I recall. I hung it over my ridge line and had no issues. I couldn't find any other cut that wouldn't mess with its functionality though. I just stored it in the same sack/double sided sack as my hammie. Bulky and heavy. Does the job well though and works great for car camping. It is my loaner net and hammie set up now.

**Briguy114** · 11-25-2014, 16:01

From what I've read, it seems like a Fronkey style bugnet would be a pretty easy DIY. I might try to make one as my first DIY project just to see if I can do it, and because its cheaper than buying a buginator

**mayhemkb** · 11-25-2014, 16:15

I just sprang for an integrated bugnet hammie with my underquilt and permethrin. Worked out in the hoard of mozzies we had this year.

**MidTNJohn** · 11-27-2014, 23:06

Remove the zipper pulls too.
I wondered about removing the extra zippers too....don't really need a two way zipper
Also the logo tags.

That said I think you'll still be a good 3-4 oz heavier than a Buginator

Also by hanging it with Ridgeline inside instead of using the hangers will give you a line to hang organizer\flashlight from without having an extra line run.

**KMACK** · 12-07-2014, 21:17

Years ago I simply cut off about a foot from the bottom, removed the zipper and just let it hang. Easy in/out and no bugs. I cant remember how much weight it shaved off but it was a good amount.

**MidTNJohn** · 12-09-2014, 00:33

I just sold mine and ordered Noseeum from ripstopbytheroll.
Thing is, I need a setup for my son too.
DIY starts to make a lot of sense when you need more than one rig