I own a Grand Trunk double hammock and Im looking forward to some summer hanging. I looking for an effective, inexpensive way to keep the bugs off in the hot summer months.
I own a Grand Trunk double hammock and Im looking forward to some summer hanging. I looking for an effective, inexpensive way to keep the bugs off in the hot summer months.
I'd suggest a fronkey-style net. Easy to DIY, inexpensive and really good bug protection.
You can search the site for it, Fronkey did an excellent how to video and there are several build threads.
Last edited by jolunder; 03-22-2015 at 12:52. Reason: Changed donkey-style to fronkey-style and added some info.
I used CrypticCRICKETs method to make a Fronkey style bugnet. Super simple stuff. Walmart sheers are super cheap and readily available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQRoEpK-7SY
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Thats exactly what I did, works perfect and for under $10 it makes it even better!Originally Posted by McBlaster
I have a Warbonnet Travel Net with the 2QzQ ldc extenders which are needed for 11' hammocks. Mine with extenders weigh in at 8.55 oz, but is a great quality and one of the lightest full nets with zipper out there. I've seen the fronkey styles but didn't like the elastic entry.
Sorry about previous post zac.files...Just noticed you said DIY...
All good. Thanks for the input
I use a cut in half bug net from a USGI cot net system. I found them on eBay for about $12. I use 4 wooden clothes pins to secure it on the ridge line ends and on each side just below the waist to the hammock. Its 95% coverage but I have no quarrels due to the price and effort involved.
That seems simple and cheap enough. Can somebody make me one of these?
Oh, how I love inexpensive and easy DIY tricks! Thanks for posting this. I'm new and this is exactly what I was looking for.
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