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    Senior Member cataraftgirl's Avatar
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    Bug Net question

    I recently purchased a WBBB, but it wasn't my cup of tea. Yes....call me crazy, but I guess I'm an open hammock kind of a gal after all. I currently have a Trek Light double, and I'm thinking about a WB Traveler. Both are 10 ft. hammocks. I'm debating about a bug net now. I probably won't need one very often, but would like to have one if needed. I like the design of the ENO Guardian with the ridgeline clips & vertical zipper. Also the WB net looks good. The ENO lists it's length at 9 1/2 feet. Would this be a problem with a 10 ft. hammock? I can get the ENO on Amazon.com for a good price.
    Any input on these bug nets is appreciated. Thanks
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    The WB one is terrific!!!!
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    Get an open top hammock, then a WB bug net for summer and a Papa Smurf hammock sock fr winter. Options...it's all about options.
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    Alternate Plan "B"

    Hose your hammock down with permethrin, get a Thermacell, and go topless. The hammock, I mean.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Just Jeff View Post
    Get an open top hammock, then a WB bug net for summer and a Papa Smurf hammock sock fr winter. Options...it's all about options.
    Kathy is stepping away from the WBBB and BBO because of a touch of claustrophobia. A Papa Smurf sock would not take her to her "happy place".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Law Dawg View Post
    Kathy is stepping away from the WBBB and BBO because of a touch of claustrophobia. A Papa Smurf sock would not take her to her "happy place".
    For the record ..... the BBO is an awesome piece of gear. Because I had a right hand zip modified Blackbird with matching BBO, I sold them together. They were meant for each other.
    If I get into winter camping at some point, I'll have to decide about a hammock sock. Maybe I can get one made with a mesh moonroof, or just pull it up to my neck with my head out to combat that closed in feeling????
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    Looks like either the ENO or the WB will work great. Comes down to a decision between a vertical or horizontal zipper entrance. I'll be using the net over an underquilt. Any strong opinions as to which design is easier to deploy, and enter/exit?
    Thanks for all the input so far. HF folks rock!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by cataraftgirl View Post
    If I get into winter camping at some point, I'll have to decide about a hammock sock. Maybe I can get one made with a mesh moonroof, or just pull it up to my neck with my head out to combat that closed in feeling????
    KJ
    I just made my latest sock so I could sleep with my head completely out if I wanted to. This is my favorite design so far. Pics coming at some point...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Just Jeff View Post
    I just made my latest sock so I could sleep with my head completely out if I wanted to. This is my favorite design so far. Pics coming at some point...
    That sounds like what I'd need. Pics would be great.
    KJ

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    Quote Originally Posted by Just Jeff View Post
    I just made my latest sock so I could sleep with my head completely out if I wanted to. This is my favorite design so far. Pics coming at some point...
    interested to see pics

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