View Poll Results: VOTE for the winner of the 2014 Bugnet Build-Off!

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  • The Double-Wide

    7 23.33%
  • The Buginator Clone

    1 3.33%
  • Hook and Loop Hybrid

    3 10.00%
  • MARPAT w/ Integrated OD Net

    12 40.00%
  • The Big One

    3 10.00%
  • Fronkey Fresh

    2 6.67%
  • Fronkey Fresh.... Part Deux

    2 6.67%
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    Senior Member ripstopbytheroll's Avatar
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    Official 2014 Bugnet-Buildoff Entries - Please VOTE!

    OK everyone, TODAY IS THE DAY! I've finally gotten around to gathering all the pics that were submitted for the Bugnet Build-Off entries. I'll be posting pics for each entry in this thread. Once I have all of the entries up, there will be a poll for you to VOTE on your favorite. The poll will determine the winners of the contest, so be sure to take a look at all the entries before casting your VOTE. A big THANKS to all the DIYers who participated in the contest and congrats on finishing your bugnets! Here we go...
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    Senior Member ripstopbytheroll's Avatar
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    Entry #1 - The Double-Wide

    This bugnet was designed to be double-wide for two kids. The net utilizes an innovative triangular gusset to allow for extra width. The entrant would like to credit his genius wife for coming up with the gusset idea. Smart man.

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    Last edited by ripstopbytheroll; 07-27-2014 at 13:24.
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    Senior Member ripstopbytheroll's Avatar
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    Entry #2 - The Buginator Clone

    This net is a slate gray buginator clone. Zipperless bottom entry and cinched end channels. Very nice!

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    Last edited by ripstopbytheroll; 07-27-2014 at 21:21.
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    1st entry looks pretty cool, 2nd one the links don't seem to be working for me??

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    Quote Originally Posted by craige View Post
    ...2nd one the links don't seem to be working for me??
    Can't see it either.
    Don't let life get in the way of living.

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    I don't think he's done posting entries... he's just pressed for time

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    2 entries?
    One with great pics and one with links that don't work??

    The contest is rigged!
    Have sherpas, will travel...
    Triangles, it's all about the triangles.
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    Senior Member ripstopbytheroll's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ratdog View Post
    2 entries?
    One with great pics and one with links that don't work??

    The contest is rigged!
    Sorry about that will fix later tonight. Out testing some new stuff right now. There are more entries to post
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    Entry #3 - Hook and Loop Hybrid

    Slate gray, zipperless bottom-entry net with enlarged opening (20" done with hook and loop) at one end for installing with underquilt already attached. Nice pics and craftsmanship too!

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    Entry #4 - MARPAT w/ Integrated OD Net

    Hammock done in MARPAT camo with integrated OD netting. Matching hammock and bugnet colors. Trendsetter?

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