Curious about bug nets

[Shug]

I prefer an integrated bugnet on my hammock in buggy weather. I lean towards the the Warbonnet type as the bugnet can be pulled well away from my face.
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[waddy]

Thanks for all the thoughts. They really just point out that a person must HYOH and do what suits them best. As for me, I will definitely keep my bug net. I am definitely not a super lightweight hanger, and enjoy the benefits of comfort. I am long past the days of "making as many miles as possible", and don't mind exchanging a few ounces for comfort and enjoyment.Accumulating a lot of birthday candles can do that to a person!!

[GilligansWorld]

Thanks for all the thoughts. They really just point out that a person must HYOH and do what suits them best. As for me, I will definitely keep my bug net. I am definitely not a super lightweight hanger, and enjoy the benefits of comfort. I am long past the days of "making as many miles as possible", and don't mind exchanging a few ounces for comfort and enjoyment.Accumulating a lot of birthday candles can do that to a person!!

Right here with you. My creature comforts in the wild are what make things fun - that and enjoying stuff I made.

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[cougarmeat]

I used to be more a mountain climber than a long range hiker. These days, I'd rather carry 80 lbs in my kayak than 40 lbs on my back. A few extra lbs doesn't scare me. But if it has to be carried on my back, of course there is a limit.

[tsshaw78]

I'm a netless guy with a fronkey bug net. The choice proved well for me recently as I had gave up my net to my daughter for a backyard campout. I just put the bug spray on heavy and survived the night. I also learned I need to get another kit from RipStop so I don't have to share again.

[hutzelbein]

I love the bug net on my Blackbird and XLC so much that I use it almost year round (I sleep in a hammock full-time). It kind of creates a "channel" in the hammock body that works very well for me, and it keeps my quilt(s) and pillow in the hammock. But I did not like the bug nets of most other hammock I tried. Often, bug nets are shaped in a way that they mess with the lay. Socks are OK, but still closer to my face than the Warbonnet net because there usually are no tie-outs.

[100 Ton]

I Ike hammocks any which way! No net, Fronkey style, integrated...all good!

BUT, I must say I really dig the integrated, zippered net, especially a modular system where you can swap the net for a vented winter cover. I have both, and the fronkey is nice, but I do prefer the zippered net. Some people think its easier than opening up a zippered net...I disagree. I can just open the net and sit down, swing my legs in and zip. Again, I like my fronkey net too, but it is a bit more hassle to get in and out. Plus, like I said, the modularity aspect is great. I do some winter camping, and I like the vented top cover a lot. Also, with something like the Chameleon, you can completely remove the bugnet if you want (although admittedly, you still have the weight of the zipper/tape). HYOH

[Five Tango]

I tried netless.There's things I like about it such as availability to my gear hammock on the right side as I exit to my left side.Also,no zipper to hassle with.

But in the end,I am going to stay with my Dutch 11ft side zip Hexon 1.0 because in winter it does keep some body heat inside without causing condensation.Of course I do not do extreme low temps,normally bail if the weather is below 25F as that is pretty cold where I come from.

Also,I read once in this forum about a net keeping a crazy (possibly rabid) possum out of the hammock and I really like that idea.Lots of things that fly,creep,and crawl out there that I like to avoid.The net is a small weight penalty that I will gladly pay.I am always shocked in cold weather when I crack the zipper a bit as the cold rushes in so I am aware of the heat loss equation.

[TrailSlug]

Bug nets are for sissies Seriously for me integrated is the only way to go.