Video: How to make a hammock bug net

[drifter]

Thanks for the great video. I have been unable to find anything for my 12' no ridgeline DIY. That was a great design. The only thing I did diffrent was to cut a 30% angle for the ends, because it's so long and a shock cord to keep it off me.

[Fronkey]

Thanks Fronkey!

You're welcome.

for my simple gathered end hammock i used a piece of no-see-um and put velcro on the ends so it could close over the lines. I then slipped some weight in the middle of each side to hold it down. I just used the roll width - a hem and it just made the width, i mean just. The more sag you use (flatter sleep on the diagonal) the more width you'll need from the mesh as the hammock dips lower below the ridgeline.

An option i have been considering because to save weight is to just do enough bug netting so it can drape over my top half and tuck around my quilt. If it is cold enough for this to work (being able to be fully covered by the quilt) the bugs might not be an issue any way though. I would just take 2yds and sew 1 60" side together leaving a small enough gap for the lines. I would pull this over the head end and then when i needed it i could pull it over me and tuck around my quilt. This wouldn't be supported by the ridgeline but could have a tab over your face to pull it up to the ridgeline to keep it off you.

Right now i am testing a hammock (not made nor designed by me) that has full bug proofing so i hadn't gotten around to trying this out but it is my plan if i try to do UL or SUL hammock hiking. Right now i plan to hammock for canoeing only.

Great minds think alike. It sounds like the "HUG bugnet". If it is what you are talking about than there are "How to" instructions in that thread that could save you some time designing more. Great idea!

Thanks for the great video. I have been unable to find anything for my 12' no ridgeline DIY. That was a great design. The only thing I did diffrent was to cut a 30% angle for the ends, because it's so long and a shock cord to keep it off me.

I have a 12' hammock too and the ridgeline really helps. I'm glad it worked out for you in the end. Thanks for watching!

Fronkey

[iRokk]

Fronkey, have you ever toyed with one of the zipper-less top-entry bug nets? I just made one, but haven't gotten the chance to test it in the field. I almost made the one you mentioned in this thread, but ended up deciding I may not want my butt hanging out

[doogie]

Just logged my second night hanging with the Fronkey bugnet. Actually my second night hanging. Anyway I learned something about the setup. The first night was at an AT campsite where the ground was packed and there were little if any bugs and I had no issues. My second night was in a very buggy and seldom used site that had grass/weeds about 6" tall. I set up, put on my net, made my bed and went to the campfire. Without thinking I left the shock cord open and laying on the ground. When I came back to sleep there was a very large wolf spider on my top quilt. I deftly removed him and a leaf hopper and all was well for the rest of the night. From now on I close up the shock cord and make sure it's over my ground cloth so I don't corral any more buggies. I sure glad I saw him instead of sleeping with him.

[Fronkey]

Fronkey, have you ever toyed with one of the zipper-less top-entry bug nets? I just made one, but haven't gotten the chance to test it in the field. I almost made the one you mentioned in this thread, but ended up deciding I may not want my butt hanging out

I have and it's a great design too.

But, for my own personal use, I prefer the bottom entry because I can pick stuff up off the ground without letting the bugs in.

Have fun with your new net!

Just logged my second night hanging with the Fronkey bugnet. Actually my second night hanging. Anyway I learned something about the setup. The first night was at an AT campsite where the ground was packed and there were little if any bugs and I had no issues. My second night was in a very buggy and seldom used site that had grass/weeds about 6" tall. I set up, put on my net, made my bed and went to the campfire. Without thinking I left the shock cord open and laying on the ground. When I came back to sleep there was a very large wolf spider on my top quilt. I deftly removed him and a leaf hopper and all was well for the rest of the night. From now on I close up the shock cord and make sure it's over my ground cloth so I don't corral any more buggies. I sure glad I saw him instead of sleeping with him.

Spiders make the worst snuggle buddies.

Fronkey

[Funkyleebasick]

thanks, i think this will work for me.

[Fronkey]

thanks, i think this will work for me.

You're welcome.

Fronkey

[mfury]

Just logged my second night hanging with the Fronkey bugnet. Actually my second night hanging. Anyway I learned something about the setup. The first night was at an AT campsite where the ground was packed and there were little if any bugs and I had no issues. My second night was in a very buggy and seldom used site that had grass/weeds about 6" tall. I set up, put on my net, made my bed and went to the campfire. Without thinking I left the shock cord open and laying on the ground. When I came back to sleep there was a very large wolf spider on my top quilt. I deftly removed him and a leaf hopper and all was well for the rest of the night. From now on I close up the shock cord and make sure it's over my ground cloth so I don't corral any more buggies. I sure glad I saw him instead of sleeping with him.

here is my solution to the open bugnet while I am not in it...just fold it up over the ridgeline. this closes off the opening and keeps it up off the ground. i wasn't sure the shockcord would close tight enough to keep things out while I wasn't in there.

[Fronkey]

here is my solution to the open bugnet while I am not in it...just fold it up over the ridgeline. this closes off the opening and keeps it up off the ground. i wasn't sure the shockcord would close tight enough to keep things out while I wasn't in there.

Cool man!

Fronkey

[Allytk]

Hey fronkey thanks for the sweet how to. One question though , how does it fit at the gathered end? Is it just a small opening or is it something fancier? Sorry if I missed it, first time making anything like this