Open bottom bug nets?

**mobile_cabin** · 04-07-2014, 00:36

Who has one and how well do they work for you? I like the simplicity of them and would rather not have a zipper to fiddle with.

Thanks.

**jolunder** · 04-07-2014, 01:32

Are you referring to Fronkey-style-nets with a cinch-up bottom? If so I'm interested in answers as well.

**Randy** · 04-07-2014, 04:47

As far as the Fronkeys, They are the best DYI piece of equipment, In my opinion.
Much cooler than the ENO Guardian, much more cooler the the Hennessys netting. Very light weight. Extremely inexpensive. And so what if it needs replaced in a few years. For the price of a Mcdonalds meal you can be back in the game and be bug free.

**Grinder** · 04-07-2014, 05:06

I just made a Fronkey and tested it last weekend. I installed a cord in the hem,but it's coming off.

It just isn't needed. The net seals around the hammock. Maybe with Alaska mosquito hordes is would be necessary, but not in Florida.

**gmcttr** · 04-07-2014, 08:00

FWIW...this style of bug net seals against the sides of the hammock and does not rely on the bottom cinch. The bottom cinch can be left fairly loose and does not have to be opened and closed to enter of exit.

**olddog** · 04-07-2014, 08:15

I tried a Fronky type for a while and it is a great design but at my age it was awkward for me. Especially at 3:00 in the morning half asleep and having laid in the hammock too long thinking the urge will go away. I then went to the top entry bugnet which worked great but with all the shock cord required was on the heavier side. This past weekend the top entry sustained some damage, it was tulle so that was expected, so now I'll be going to the open bottom which Grinder mentions above. I recall MDSH also discussed this style recently. The ultimate in simplicity, no zipper, no shock cord, no cord locks. There was talk of bugs and critters climbing up the inside of the net from the ground but with a good soaking of permithrin I don't really think they would be much of a problem.

**gunner76** · 04-07-2014, 09:03

I have used a Fronkey Bug net for a year now. As a DIY it is very simple to make and works very well.

**mrjaw14** · 04-07-2014, 09:11

The bug net I made is open bottom with shock cord in a hem. When I'm in the hammock I cinch the net tight to the hammock. Has worked ok so far.

**Jambo2013** · 04-07-2014, 09:18

I made the Fronkey Bug Net yesterday (with the help of my mother in law, I don't know how to sew). Its for my son's hammock. We haven't tried it out yet but was really simple to make.
Can't wait for him to try it out. Have read nothing but good reviews.

**SilvrSurfr** · 04-07-2014, 12:07

Originally Posted by mobile_cabin

Who has one and how well do they work for you? I like the simplicity of them and would rather not have a zipper to fiddle with.

Thanks.

You're preaching to the choir on zippers - I hate 'em 'cause I'm a little claustrophobic. When I want to get out of my hammock, I do not like putzing with trying to find zippers.

I've been using the BIAS Buginator and NanoBuginator for a couple of years and love them. I spray them with permethrin, and have absolutely no issues with skeeters. I like the fact that I can simply swing my feet out of the hammock and onto the ground, toss the bugnet off and run like a girly man if there's a critter in my camp.