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help! Any one make a bug net for a Hammock?

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Grandma L

06/22/2016 01:32PM

The kids are in the BWCA and called home to alert me they need me to make 2 or 3 hammock bug nets by July 5 for their next trip. Help! I need netting fabric suggestions and sources and a design - so I don't have to spent time making my own.

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hooky

06/22/2016 06:45PM

Super easy option is the Fronkey net See it here

Get something like the 20 denier no seeum netting here.

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Grandma L

06/22/2016 08:43PM

Wow, thanks, easier than the plans I found on DIYgear.com

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muddyfeet

06/22/2016 11:58PM

+1 on the fronky net. Simple and effective. Even without a bottom-closure, bugs don't seem to be able to make it up into the net.

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redoleary

06/23/2016 04:09AM

Ripstopbytheroll also has a nice selection of bug netting, they even have bug net kits, for both a Fronkey style and a zippered.

I have made the Fronkey version before and because my net was too long it didn't seal well on the hammock so I removed the shock cord and put in a zipper. So its a bottom entry zipper style which I quite like.... in fact I'll be making another one soon.

KIT LINK

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thebotanyguy

06/23/2016 01:28PM

This is a project I had considered at one time. One of the web sites I found ( Instructables ) suggested using Sheer Voile Window Panels @ $5 per panel.

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hooky