Integrated net, no net, or cocoon? A poll

**hk2001** · 11-10-2015, 22:52

So I got into an argument with a buddy of mine tonight while watching the hockey game, and now I'm curious.

Out of all the DIY'ers out there do you prefer to DIY an integrated net, a cocoon style net, or do you prefer to go topless?

I'm gonna throw an "other" option in as well.. if you pick that, please explain (Hug style net, zip off netting etc)

Many thanks for your votes!

**Elementalscape** · 11-10-2015, 23:13

I just made these two -
The net unzips completely to one end and stows in a stuff sack out of the way.

**Redoleary** · 11-11-2015, 07:25

I prefer a net sock/cocoon. A fair amount of my hammocking is done out of bug season so integrated isn't required, and if you need to adjust your UQ or something its inside the sock with you so no need to fiddle with zippers etc to get at it. Conversely the integrated nets are a lot cooler looking hammocks but certainly more work to build.

**olddog** · 11-11-2015, 08:18

Originally Posted by Redoleary

I prefer a net sock/cocoon. A fair amount of my hammocking is done out of bug season so integrated isn't required, and if you need to adjust your UQ or something its inside the sock with you so no need to fiddle with zippers etc to get at it. Conversely the integrated nets are a lot cooler looking hammocks but certainly more work to build.

+1. And no net isn't an option here in Florida

**Twokag** · 11-11-2015, 09:15

I might do an integrated net in the future to have less hanging below the hammock, but the Fronkey style works for me for now.

**Snowball** · 11-11-2015, 15:21

I prefer integrated net because it prevents stuff from falling out of the hammock.
It is true a zipper adds bulk and weight but I think many is blinded by this and forget you don’t use nearly as much net as if it’s going all around the hammock and then various shock cord is added. In the end its more or less 1:1 IMO. Another option is only to use a zipper on one side of the hammock.

**SilvrSurfr** · 11-11-2015, 17:00

I would guess that the vast majority of people prefer integrated bugnets with zippers. Personally, I like Fronkey-style bugnets because I only need a bugnet about three months out of the year. As long as the overnight lows are below 50 (when mosquitoes become too lethargic to bite), I don't need a bugnet, and would rather not have an integrated bugnet that I have to carry nine months out of the year when I don't need it.

**ronin** · 11-11-2015, 19:07

I prefer integrated but I also like to be able to move it out of the way sometimes. As Snowball mentioned it helps keep things from falling out of the hammock especially since I switch positions when I sleep. It also helps stuff from falling into the hammock when I go without a tarp. In cooler weather it seems to keep a little more heat in too.

**kev138** · 11-11-2015, 19:55

I live in Florida so a bugnet is a must. It's the second week of November and I'm still slapping mosquitos. Never tried a fronkey style net but think that the fiddle factor would bug me( no pun intended). I like the how convenient my integrated net is. Next time i might try the full length zipper so i can unzip and store or enter/exit from both sides.

**hangNyak** · 11-11-2015, 20:10

I have two diy that I built with integrated nets. One zips on one side and the other zips off completely and stows in a sack at the foot end, like an earlier poster showed. That being said, I just built a hammock with no net and am currently working on a Fronkey style net to go on it. My friends use this style and so I've decided to give it a whirl to see if I like it. There are benefits to both types. I guess it just boils down to preference.