Modified Standard Bugnet?

**JLegion** · 08-11-2010, 16:09

EDIT: found what i was looking for

In the process of getting ready to purchase my first hammock and looking for cheaper/lighter bugnet options I stumbled across an older bugnet I still had brand new in my closet from a couple years ago when I was in Scouts. It is this type to be exact:
http://www.amazon.com/Coghlans-Singl.../dp/B000LGX0H8

I managed to find it on the above Amazon link, along with the weight listed (7.2 ounces, shipped) and decided to possibly mod this to fit a hammock. I have browsed the forums looking for DIY options for bugnets and have not come across too many options other than complete custom nets and figured this may be a nice alternative to a "from scratch" process.

Considering this is about half the weight of most commercial $35+ bugnets I figured eliminating some of the excess would be great and end up with an even lighter net. This idea goes especially for those unable to access a sewing machine, etc.

My question is what are some good ideas to mend the net into a form fitting hammock sock to eliminate all the extra netting?

I have a few ideas spinning and seeing as if this works out I may eventually create a walk-through pic/or video tutorial for anyone interested.

**Goblin** · 08-11-2010, 17:06

If I remember correctly, those are 6' long, which is a bit short. I hit the local Joanne's and got $5 of thulle which was 9' x 54". I guess it is normally used for dress making, but they had black and the mesh is a good size. My last hang, I just draped it over the top of my ridgeline and secured it with saftey pins. Nothing fancy. I just recently decided to sew the ends closed (I left the bottom open for easy entry/exit). Works great and is light.

**JLegion** · 08-11-2010, 17:22

That's true, I completely looked over that and didn't consider total hammock length and such. I guess I got concentrated on only being 5' 8"

I probably will still give it a try since it is about 6.5'. I don't plan on using it for anything else in particular, so it won't hurt too bad to cut it up in a hopeful attempt