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    Which net would you pick and why? Both about $55


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    Do you have a need for a floor?? Not many do. Looks like s lot of work to set up, but I didn't watch the video.

    My fronkey's stay on my hammock, so when the hammock's hung I'm done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodsie8 View Post
    That thing looks too complicated for me, and the weight is about 4 times as much as a Fronkey style net.

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    Made my own fronkey, it's pretty easy if you have some sewing experience. If I couldn't have made it I probably would have bought it from Dutch. Weighs practically nothing and is very simple.

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    Ya it's tough to beat the Fronkey net for ease of access. It should also weigh alot less than the other you posted.

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    I agree with all of the above: complicated to set up, extremely heavy (22.5 ounces for a bug net?!!!!! Okay, a bug net and a floor. I'll give you that much.)

    But it only comes in white--NOT very easy to see through. If you buy or make your own Fronkey-style bug net, use black netting. It's the easiest color to see through.

    Good question! Best of luck to you!!!
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    I am lazy, I would buy the Fronkey style from Dutch and be done with it.
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    +1for the Fronkey
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    I'd go with the Fronkey.

    However if you backpack with dogs the amazon net or one like it might be a consideration.

    Happy hanging!

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    The weight of the amazon one is about the same as my hammock, tarp, and bugnet combined. I vote fronkey, but then, I backpack.

    But the dog mention above is very valid.

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