Video: How to make a hammock bug net

**Rinko** · 04-21-2016, 21:40

Quick question (maybe a dumb one) about the shockcord needed for this project. I see on RBTR they have 1/16" and 1/8" shockcord. Does it matter which I use for this?

**johnspenn** · 04-22-2016, 12:17

If you're a "careful with your gear" type person then the 1/16" is probably fine. If you're more of a bull in a china shop, then go with the 1/8".

I have no personal experience with this particular bugnet, but that's my intuition anyway =)

**MAD777** · 04-22-2016, 12:20

I actually use no shock cord at all. I just leave the bottom open. Several of my hiking companions do the same. No bugs get in. And it's not like there are no bugs; I'm in Florida after all!

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**Rinko** · 04-22-2016, 22:36

Originally Posted by MAD777

I actually use no shock cord at all. I just leave the bottom open. Several of my hiking companions do the same. No bugs get in. And it's not like there are no bugs; I'm in Florida after all!

You're brave!! Bugs always find a way to get at me...and I'm allergic so can take no chances.

Originally Posted by johnspenn

If you're a "careful with your gear" type person then the 1/16" is probably fine. If you're more of a bull in a china shop, then go with the 1/8".

Thanks. Looks like 1/8" for me.

**infrastellar** · 06-01-2016, 12:43

thanks for the instructions, i just made mine

**Double** · 06-01-2016, 21:07

I use the smallest braided elastic from walmart on my fronkey. You really dont need 1/8 around the bottom IMO.

**Aqua-Andy** · 06-12-2016, 17:52

Thanks for the video tutorial. I am new here and new to hammocking in general. I finished a bug net today with help from my wife, she did all the sewing. The only modification we did was to sew in a channel around the suspension holes so I could run some bungee through with cord locks to cinch it around the line.

**MAD777** · 06-12-2016, 19:28

Originally Posted by Aqua-Andy

... The only modification we did was to sew in a channel around the suspension holes so I could run some bungee through with cord locks to cinch it around the line.

Congrats on you & your wife's achievement. The bungee closure on the suspension is a wise item that I include also.

**T_Bone** · 06-21-2016, 10:39

Thanks for your DIY video and the post. It is a great design that I intend to give it a try this month. After making just a hammock I can tell you the mosquitos used campsite as an all you can eat buffet!

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**IL_Bow_Man** · 06-21-2016, 12:06

In his last video he mentioned Fronkey 2.0...I am patiently/impatiently waiting for this video to see what his modifications are. I was a couple days away from buying material to make mine...now I am in a holding pattern. lol