Cinch or small hole. Velcro and even omni tape don't always play nice with netting.
Cinch or small hole. Velcro and even omni tape don't always play nice with netting.
I've made a few of these and have done both omnitape and cinch and like both fine. Never had an issue with the omnitape messing with the noseeum netting.
The bigger question is how big to make your end openings. I prefer to have one whole side be able to open up and slide off the entire hammock.
Adds a bit of weight for the full side with omnitape. Adds a bit less weight if you do the full side cinch method as you're only adding the weight of a few feet of cordage.
Explained further in the below video -
Ok I think I got this figured out! If all you have to pull through the netting is a continuos loop for you suspension then a small hole is all you really need. If you need to pull tree straps and whoopies through then omni tape or clinch cord hole would be the ticket. I'm going with easy just a hole. The pics below show my test scrap.
This was a great thread. I was going to put a zipper at the bottom of my bug net, but now, I'm not. I am going to put shock cord at the bottom, with a cord lock. I was going to hand sew the whole thing, since I don't have a machine. But since I've watched a few videos on this, I am going to a friend's and borrow their machine. Great ideas here, I appreciate them!
Dusted off the ole thread injector and tried my hand at some sewing. Haven't injected a stitch since 8th grade home ec, but I got it figured out pretty quickly. The bug net turned out great! Used the sheer curtains that Cryptic Cricket suggested in his youtube video. Couple short pieces of para cord to cinch the ends down to the suspension, and 5' of shock cord for the opening. Having the shock cord channels pre-sewn was a huge time saver. It's much more transparent that it looks from this pic, the flash seems to reflect off the inside of the net.
I just made a fronkey bug net. Thanks for the clear instructions.
Now, I need a little help with using it:
Specifically, the draw string at the bottom. It would appear that you have to cinch it up from the hammock after you are in it.
The reverse, getting out to pee at dark o'clock, could be a real cluster thingie. Sleepy, dark, pressure to get out all lead me to believe there might be a short cut or two.
What are they??
grinder
My shock cord draw string is very stretchy. I'm able to get in and out without adjusting the tension. The opening is probably about 2' in diameter unstretched, but when it's slid to the bottom of the hammock, there's no danger of bugs sneaking in.
I made one of these and love it. Works great. One question though, I have an ENO Doublenest Hammock and it seems like I'm having a hard time getting in the "sweet spot" on a diagonal. It's like with the bugnet on there, it "restricts" me laying at a diagonal. I have to admit, it was my first time out, so maybe I wasn't trying hard enough. Any advice would be appreciated.
Do you have this issue with the bugnet off the hammock?Originally Posted by yakitup
Fronkey
No I do not have the issue with bug net off
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