Instructions: The Hug - Hammock Half Bug Net

**eflat7** · 11-12-2010, 20:34

Originally Posted by NCPatrick

I like it! It's just that a few of the places I've been have been quite warm and buggy, and this net would not work very well there (no leg/back protection). I can see this working in cooler temps where you'll have the quilts for leg protection.

I've got a full bugnet tube, and I love being able to get out from under covers on those warmer nights.

I agree with that for sure. Nothing worse than bugs buzzing around all night.

**dejoha** · 11-13-2010, 00:41

Looks like my HF subscriptions are working again! But for some reason, I can't find my recent post to this thread. Hopefully this doesn't come as a double post...

I finished my tulle fabric version of the HUG yesterday. Beyond the fabric, I also simplified the hardware by using the cord lock as the toggle and tying off the other end directly. I also skipped the edging.

The tulle was a little static charged and tougher to work with, bit it seems durable enough for many applications.

The weight, including all the hardware was 1.5 oz.

I could probably shave this down a little more since I think there is a little extra fabric at the end that could be trimmed and still apply a good seal. And if you eliminate most of the shock cord and attach directly to a ridgine, I don't see why this net could go less than an ounce.

**zyhano** · 02-14-2011, 06:06

thanks for posting this. bringing it back from the dead, very useful DIY thing. I immediately ordered some mosquito netting samples from extremtextil.de and this will be my next project for sure.
thanks again

**dragon360** · 02-14-2011, 09:09

Really liking this idea. Great job!

**Roadrunnr72** · 03-08-2011, 18:40

With spring not far off, I am looking for an idea for a bug net. Trying to decide between this and a full length. So as I'm looking at the materials list, I see why the bugs can't get ya. With 3/4" shock cord, they sure can't lift it.

Now that's heavy duty.

**dejoha** · 03-08-2011, 18:47

That _might_ be a typo

**Roadrunnr72** · 03-08-2011, 19:14

Originally Posted by dejoha

That _might_ be a typo

Thanks for the instructions. I just finished reading the full length bug net, and that's the one I'm going with.

**southmark** · 03-08-2011, 20:42

dejoha, great idea. That just might be my weekend project. I will soon be needing a bug net for my Nano-7. As a graphic designer for the last 33 years I really appreciate your Illustrator work.

**Shug** · 04-25-2011, 12:50

In a Gram-Weenie phase for an up-coming trip I crafted one of dejoha's Hug Bug-Net.
Mine weighs in at 3.3 ounces.
Seems like it closes well......looking forward to some slightly buggy time in the piney woods))))
Shug

The Hug
the-hug-1.jpg

The Hug with me in there....roomy
hug-w-me.jpg

The Hug....3.3ounces
hug-close.jpg

**Fronkey** · 04-25-2011, 13:04

Originally Posted by Shug

In a Gram-Weenie phase for an up-coming trip I crafted one of dejoha's Hug Bug-Net.
Mine weighs in at 3.3 ounces.
Seems like it closes well......looking forward to some slightly buggy time in the piney woods))))
Shug

Looks awesome dude. Those woods are calling ya.

Fronkey