Hiking the AT and it's time to get a bug net!

**Wyley** · 04-22-2014, 15:02

Hi hammockers! I'm on the AT, about to hit Damascus, and I need a net! I currently have an Eno zippered net and I already hate it! Setting it up is a pain in the butt, and time consuming. I want something that is fast, lightweight, and bug proof. My best option seems to be an integrated net. But because I would have to sew it on myself I'm hesitant. I wanted to ask your advice first. I've gotten really good responses from you guys before. Could you guys point me in the direction of some good DIY integrated nets? Also any do of you long distance backpackers roll with an un-integrated net? Is it worth the weight, and the time it takes to set up each day? Sorry if words are misspelled or my formatting is bad this is from my phone.

**sargevining** · 04-22-2014, 15:05

http://www.arrowhead-equipment.com/the-hug-bug-net.html

Half the net is half the weight.

It can be rigged to stay with the hammock when stowed in your pack.

**Tim_807** · 04-22-2014, 15:35

What part of the ENO bugnet is annoying?
You could get a Bug Sock
Then there are the draped pocket style bug nets
Or one with a shock-cord at the bottom, for example the Buginator

**Wyley** · 04-22-2014, 15:59

The zipper. It's not something I want to deal with every time I set up my hammock. Its ok for a week trip, but not something I'm willing to deal with everyday for 4 months.

**Tim_807** · 04-22-2014, 16:04

Ah, well then all 4 bug net styles in this thread are ones without zippers. Depends on what you are looking for in terms of bug coverage vs. ease of use I suppose. For example some people don't like the Bug Sock style because they find cinching the net at the top difficult especially if you want to get in/out quick.

**Wyley** · 04-22-2014, 16:04

The buginator looks viable though.

**Tim_807** · 04-22-2014, 16:07

I remember one similar to the buginator a while back where the shock-cord held the panel up (instead of at the bottom) so you pulled the side down to enter/exit I might have to look around to see if I could find the forum thread on that one.

**2ply** · 04-22-2014, 16:10

The buginator will go on like the eno net but it's so light you could just leave it on the hammock when packing up.

**SilvrSurfr** · 04-22-2014, 16:10

I use the Buginator (8.8 oz) and Nanobuginator (7 oz), and yes, they are not as convenient as an integrated bugnet. If it's speed of setup you seek, a hammock with an integrated bugnet is probably best. The hug bug net (5 oz) depends on the topquilt staying on your legs for bug protection. I've never been interested in that approach because in hot weather I always kick my top quilt off.

**Tim_807** · 04-22-2014, 16:12

Originally Posted by Tim_807

I remember one similar to the buginator a while back where the shock-cord held the panel up (instead of at the bottom) so you pulled the side down to enter/exit I might have to look around to see if I could find the forum thread on that one.

Ah, here it is. This style didn't seem to catch on but then again a lot of people use the integrated style bug net anyway.
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...he-TED-Bug-net