Need help with Bug Net!

[JohnSawyer]

Done 'em both ways...
The lightest is velcro to the sides of the hammock. Not bad. You get used to it ...'specially when it is buggy. Then you learn how to shut it fast.
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Second ... full cover ... pull hammock through end holes that velcro and cinch shut. (Minnesota living)
Horizontal zip on side for egress/entry and "breakfast from the hammock".
Weighs around 10 to 11 ozs.
Warbonnet guys is made the same way ... just much, much nicer and weighs 7 ozs.
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Sh-Bug

I like that idea.... Bugnet sock with a built-in zipper... hmm...

BTW: What's with all the hula-hoops?

[sandykayak]

hmmm I thought it was on this thread that I posted my suggestion re using magnets instead of quarters on the bugnet.

[Shug]

I like that idea.... Bugnet sock with a built-in zipper... hmm...
BTW: What's with all the hula-hoops?

My daughter is a circus hoola-hooper....... those are hoops that did not make the cut!
ShugPop
OK ... I like and need bug-nets in summer .... on topic!

[drewboy]

Well if you are going for minimal weight and using an SUL class hammock like the Nano 7, should you consider just using a headnet at <1oz and relying on clothing to protect you elsewhere? Granted I live in AZ where bugs are not much of a concern. Lately I don't use bug netting at all and just bring along a headnet for backup.

[Cranky Bear]

Well if you are going for minimal weight and using an SUL class hammock like the Nano 7, should you consider just using a headnet at <1oz and relying on clothing to protect you elsewhere? Granted I live in AZ where bugs are not much of a concern. Lately I don't use bug netting at all and just bring along a headnet for backup.

I did consider that approach! But, in my view the complete bug neg keeps pretty much everything out, whereas the head net just keeps the buggers off my head! I was looking for total coverage but still keeping the weight down! I got a super offer from a HF member (the kindness here no's no bounds) and as I like a lot of the ideas that have been brought up which was the hole reason for the post, I am going to take up on the kindness that was offered!!!
Thank's to all who contributed to this thread, as it gave a wealth of information!!!!