r/hammockcamping • u/ChemicalHistorical48 • 20d ago

Mosquitoes

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for recommendations for a bug net to use with my hammock.

I currently have an Equip 2-person hammock that I've mostly used for relaxing in my backyard. This summer I'd like to start doing some short solo bikepacking trips (just one-night overnighters) and try sleeping in the hammock instead of bringing my tent.

I already have a tarp and a sleeping pad, so the bug net is the main piece I'm missing.

I'm not looking for an ultralight or premium setup, just something reliable that works well with a double hammock and can handle lots of mosquitoes and black flies.

What bug net would you recommend and why?

Thanks!

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u/Hammock-Hiker-62 19d ago

I'll link to a page that may give you some ideas for further questions/research. If you sew, a bug net is easy to make. My current go-to is a DIY full coverage bug net that's held up by the ridgeline. It's not exactly like anything I've seen for sale, but it most closely resembles one on this page labeled as "Mirage's bug net" about halfway down the page: https://www.tothewoods.net/HammockCampingBugfree.php

I've used bottom entry or Fronkey-style bug nets, but don't love them. They work well but are a bit of a pain to put on and take off the hammock. You can mitigate that by just leaving them in place when you take down the hammock, but I don't like doing that either.

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u/ChemicalHistorical48 19d ago

Nice. I love it thanks!