DIY Bottom Entry Bug Net Instructions

[@MADHIKER777]

I have f found no need to close the bottom or even sew a rolled edge on it. This is after much camping in Florida with year round bug season. Also I need a 6 foot opening width at the bottom, otherwise my shoulders press against the bugnet, which flattens my underquilt.

[@DerekHansen]

That's great insight! What size hammock are you in and how tall are you? I'm curious if that has an impact.

[@TimothyShaw]

Follow up on my comment from a previous video where you mentioned underquilt outside the bugnet, nice to see it in demonstration here.

[@Featheredprop]

You always do such a great job on your videos! Thank you!

[@DerekHansen]

Thanks! I appreciate that feedback.

[@PHARRAOH]

my friend Martin made his own warbonnet style and a but net like this, he used a sleeping foam pad and had no under quilt, so the net hit the ground. In the middle of the night, I was waken by him screaming. He was invaded by biting ants. There were hundreds on him. It was so funny but glad it wasn't me!

[@DerekHansen]

Ouch! That's horrible and funny! Yikes!

[@ihikefar]

Loved the video but that bug net would be such a pain in the arse to use in real life.

[@DerekHansen]

Ha! Well, yes, I can see that. Bottom-entry nets like this are perhaps not as convenient as a zipper net (and certainly a little heavier / bulkier), but they do have some pros: 1) an added layer of bug protection around the hammock, 2) can be added after market to any gathered-end hammock, 3) Can be completely removed when not needed, 4) Easy to deploy / use, and 5) fairly easy to get in/out without fumbling / searching for zippers.