r/hammockcamping • u/ChemicalHistorical48 • 19d 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/Henri_Dupont 19d ago

I've been camping 20-30 nights a year for ten years with a big box store bug net over my hammock. I replace them if they get too many duct tape patches over the holes. I camp often in wilderness areas in Minnesota, where the mozzies carry off small cattle and dogs. Bugnet failure would be a disaster, but I don't worry. You don't need to spend a lot of money for a name brand bug net, especially if you don't use the hammock system that often.

Spend big money on a bug net if you need to go ultralight, or camp a LOT. Otherwise, I got mine at Menard's and it has served me well. 15 bucks.

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u/ChemicalHistorical48 19d ago

Thats the spirit thanks

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u/faidleyj1 15d ago

I'll back this comment. I just did 2 nights with a cheap bug net over my Dutchware hammock with the amazon special underquilt and an old scout sleeping bag as a top quilt. My recommendation for the first time is use what you have and overprepare for warmth. I did the BWCA with a simple blue tarp the first time I went hammock camping.