It's definitely one of the options, but there are several more out there in a similar price range.
Warbonnet Outdoors sells a bug net for their Traveler hammock that's ~7 oz less weight, has a better entry/exit system, and costs about $10 more.
Our very own forum member
Papa Smurf sells two different bug socks (note that these are a little harder to get into and out of; you need to be able to reach up over your head to the end gather to cinch or release the nets), one of which (the tulle one) is the lightest full-length sock I'm aware of (note, though, that tulle is fragile and requires care in handling and won't stop no-see-ums by itself; you'll need to treat with Permethrin or something similar).
Wilderness Logics also sells a bug net, with a closure system similar to Warbonnet's.
Arrowhead Equipment sells an half-bug-net based on our very own Dejoha's design. This one requires a top quilt (or sheet, whatever) to cover the lower half of your body, though. It's the lightest option I know of, but requires that you have something covering your lower body (which is impractical during the heat of summer down here for most of the night for me).
I'm sure that there is someone (or are several folks) that I've missed, but those are a sampling. Also, if you're handy with a sewing machine (or have access to one and like tinkering; I didn't know how to sew with a machine when I first started hanging but do now), check out the
DIY forum here. It's chock full of good ideas that are just waiting to be put to use!
Originally Posted by FLRider
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