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    Question Need help with DIY bug-hammock

    After lots of time trying to get comfortable in non-diy hammocks, I made a hammock, and I love it. I would like to add a bugnet and zipper, but I dont know how. links would be great.
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    XTrekker or Fronkey, both are good but different DIY bugnets

    Quote Originally Posted by DRobertson View Post
    I made a hammock, and I love it. I would like to add a bugnet and zipper, but I dont know how. links would be great.
    +1 on XTrekker's YouTube video listed above, his is the best design and instructional video I have every seen, probably meets your requirements the best.

    However it your prefer a separate net that can be completely removed, this "Fronkey" has become a virtual classic at HF with many variations to it. (advantage: use with more than one hammock, disadvantage: more weight and material. Zippers add weight but are fast to get in and out of and some people feel more secure using them. I remain pragmatic and have no strong preferences, depends on the trip.)

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ammock-bug-net

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    Quote Originally Posted by DRobertson View Post
    After lots of time trying to get comfortable in non-diy hammocks, I made a hammock, and I love it. I would like to add a bugnet and zipper, but I dont know how. links would be great.
    +2 on XTrekker's YouTube video as well. I followed Scott's instruction over at diygearsupply.com

    My biggest advice it make sure you pull out the sides and start in the middle and work your way out. I didn't pull it out as far as I needed to the first time and I had to redo it because the bug net was too droopy.

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    I just invested a bunch of money into materials needed to do the same thing today over at DIY Gear Supply. Removable bug nets with zippers on a each of my two son's Grand Trunk Ultralights. Thanks for the links and tips above.

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    I'm also having issues with installing a bug net. I'm a little intimidated by the thought of sewing a zipper all the way around my hammock... TWICE becuae I also want to install a weather shield. I'm just not sure how I'm going to do it yet. Especially with the bridge hammock. I keep coming back to the idea of a "soft-seal' type of system.

    Now all you guys need to tell me how easy it is to install a zipper in my hammock. Correction - TWO zippers.
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    Need help with DIY bug-hammock

    In the beginning... I started small with simple tablecloth/ channels and I now..am about to put a zipper on a test hammock. Have a tablecloth one ready to sew. Put the triangles on...
    Then I get a call...guy wanting me to do two more tablecloths lol. Just bought the zipper and mesh yesterday so it broke my rhythm . I think the more you do the less shock value the next project has.

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    Ya, that's the way I'm looking at it. Just start. You'll get better and it will get easier.

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    Okay. I'll now order supplies!
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    do I need to hem the bug netting before sewing it onto the zipper???
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