Introducing the PapaSmurf open-bottom bug net

**Alan** · 02-18-2011, 07:21

Jerry,

I don't have a scale that will measure something that light. Sorry!
I'll take pictures of someone in the hammock and post them this evening.

**cataraftgirl** · 02-18-2011, 07:27

Any worries with wind and the open bottom? From the pictures it looks like the net is slightly tapered, so maybe the wind wouldn't blow it around too much? How do you put it on the hammock?
KJ

**Alan** · 02-18-2011, 07:33

No worries with the wind. Once you get in and load the hammock with your body, the net conforms and tightens against the sides and bottom creating a seal.

Easy to install by passing your suspension through the one end, hang the netting over the ridgeline, let each side drop down, then zip up the other side. Took me all of 15 seconds to do it.

**UncleMJM** · 02-18-2011, 08:04

Alan noun pronounced /ˈælən/, is a masculine given name in the English language.

additional meanings:
1. Man with no hair who hangs from trees
2. Champion of Cottage Industry gear makers
3. Enthusiastic reviewer of gear
4. One with many new toys

**Alan** · 02-18-2011, 08:09

**oldgringo** · 02-18-2011, 08:12

Originally Posted by UncleMJM

Alan noun pronounced /ˈælən/, is a masculine given name in the English language.

additional meanings:
1. Man with no hair who hangs from trees
2. Champion of Cottage Industry gear makers
3. Enthusiastic reviewer of gear
4. One with many new toys

As I've said before, if he had Cannibal's trust fund, he'd be unstoppable.

**Alan** · 02-18-2011, 08:15

Hi. I'm Alan.
I have hammock gear acquisition syndrome.

(Should I admit that I have another browser window open, am on whoopieslings.com, and adding things to my cart???)

Good Lord! I really DO have a problem...

**animalcontrol** · 02-18-2011, 08:44

Originally Posted by Alan

...the net conforms and tightens against the sides and bottom creating a seal.

Not having seen these in person, I'll bite and ask "If it tightens against the bottom and sides, does it compress your UQ?"

**Alan** · 02-18-2011, 08:51

Originally Posted by animalcontrol

Not having seen these in person, I'll bite and ask "If it tightens against the bottom and sides, does it compress your UQ?"

I don't think it would but that's a good question.
I'll see if I can't find some time to install my AHE XL New River UQ and snap some pictures this weekend.

ETA - I know the bug net wouldn't interfere with any TTTG/MacEntyre UQs.

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