Do you guys remove your bug net in fall/winter?

**bkrgi** · 10-22-2016, 23:05

One more thing to fiddle with so it stays off unless absolutely needed.
I do pay attention so as not to have my TQ fall out but I really enjoy the freedom of no bug net.
In cold weather(-5c and lower) I will use a cotton canvas blanket/sheet over the ridge line to keep the wind and spindrift out

**BeechGirl** · 10-22-2016, 23:10

I leave it on all year. I need my shelf! And it stops the TQ from falling on the ground.

**Calait** · 10-22-2016, 23:28

Originally Posted by TallPaul

I leave the bug net on year round.

Leaving the bug net on year-round sounds like a good idea

**GadgetUK437** · 10-23-2016, 02:21

The less between me and the sky, the better. I try to avoid having my Fronkey on as much as possible.

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Gadget

**TreeDangle** · 10-23-2016, 03:03

Originally Posted by BeechGirl

I leave it on all year. I need my shelf! And it stops the TQ from falling on the ground.

Exactly - stops stuff falling out. Retains the shape for the shelf and footbox and in the cold it keeps the fleece over the ridgline away from my topquilt

**MAD777** · 10-23-2016, 05:05

No bug net for me if it's too cool for mosquitoes. I love the freedom.

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**Jhp45auto** · 10-23-2016, 07:51

I leave mine on but does sound like good excuse for another hammock for winter and mosquito cloud free nights.

**Canoefor2** · 10-23-2016, 08:44

I leave it on all year round. Helps the top quilt in the hammock

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**R2Hanger** · 10-23-2016, 11:00

I was just hanging in the Smoky Mountains at Jakes Creek Campsite 27. I noticed that when I got up to take care of business in the middle of the night the temperature difference from inside the bug net to the outside air was considerable. Not having a thermometer with me (what was I thinking? :-} ) I would guess that the temperature was 7 to 10 degrees warmer in the hammock with the bug net zipped up.

Good in the summer for flying critters.
Good in the cooler months for warmth.

**tundracamper** · 10-23-2016, 11:07

Up until now, I've been one to leave it on the BB for the reasons stated above. However, on the last night out I had condensation all over the inside of the net - which is great when it wipes all over your back when getting out. I'm thinking I might roll it back when the temps drop to see if that problem goes away.