Attaching bug net directly to tarp

[NotJustGingerly]

Help me out guys... Now that I have some things figured out and want to DIY a hammock setup, the hubby wants me to change things and attach the bug net directly to the rainfly/tarp. I think it's an idea to explore because I haven't seen anything like this so far, but the more I think about it, the more I think it isn't going to work. We need to be able to adjust the tarp according to the hang, conditions, etc, and considering the adjustments alone makes figuring out how to attach the netting a nightmare. It would probably need twice as much netting as well. I see many wasted hours and yards of wasted tarp material and bug netting in my future.

So, has anyone considered this?

[lubbockhammockguy]

I have considered this, but haven't done it yet. I am waiting to do it when I create my next tarp. I plan on having about 2 foot of netting attached to the bottom of the tarp. This would allow me to hand the tarp all the way against the ground or off the ground 1.5 feet for airflow during the summer.

I personally like the idea of being fully protected and not being stuck in my hammock away from the flying blood suckers aka. Mosquitos.

[GadgetUK437]

Sgt Rock's Bughut might give you a few ideas,
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ghlight=bughut

[zukiguy]

If you're not going to have to carry it (car camping only) I can see where this might be an option. As you mentioned though, you're looking at many times as much netting to cover a much bigger area. You'll just have to leave the edges really long so they reach all the way to the ground. I think what you'll end up with is a floorless puptent with a roof of tarp and the walls/doors of netting. I'm guessing you'll want some kind of edging at the very bottom other than net. The net tends to stick to the forest duff like glue. Maybe add some loops to put a few stakes at the corners to keep them from blowing around. I say this project is doable but not terribly practical.

Is this something you're planning to hang just one hammock under or is this some kind of couples retreat? I've had a similar thought about modifying a tent to do the same thing. My kids and I stay in a Kelty 6-person. This one is too small for the purpose but a friend is about to retire a huge multi-room beast. It might be worth cutting it down into so kind of screen house and adding some ports for the suspension.

[HammockCanoe]

Help me out guys... Now that I have some things figured out and want to DIY a hammock setup, the hubby wants me to change things and attach the bug net directly to the rainfly/tarp. I think it's an idea to explore because I haven't seen anything like this so far, but the more I think about it, the more I think it isn't going to work. We need to be able to adjust the tarp according to the hang, conditions, etc, and considering the adjustments alone makes figuring out how to attach the netting a nightmare. It would probably need twice as much netting as well. I see many wasted hours and yards of wasted tarp material and bug netting in my future.

So, has anyone considered this?

Do a search for Eureka VCS 13 and Nemo Bugout series for ideas.

http://www.nemoequipment.com/shop/te...pe=screenRooms
http://theultimatehang.com/2013/05/n...t-9x9-shelter/

https://youtu.be/Xd_iVqhSabE

[Tacblades]

I have often thought about it but when i have worked it all out to need loads of bug netting for coverage and it just adds a lot of weight.

[GreatBigDave]

Have you seen the Sierra Madre Research Nube? It has bugnet hanging under and attached to the tarp. Here's a link to a discussion here on HF: https://hammockforums.net/forum/show...highlight=Nube

[Beeip]

The net tends to stick to the forest duff like glue.

In my opinion, this would be the be the worst part! The "walls of no-see-um" tent-style tarp would be cool, except picking out pine needles the entire trip.

[NotJustGingerly]

Sgt. Rock's bug hut concept looks cool, but needs to be set up on somewhat level ground and the use of a ground cover to avoid damage from standing on the bug net to get at the very inconveniently zipper access at one end. The netting is not attached to the tarp.
The Hammock Bliss sky tent is definitely in the right direction, but looks like a mathematical & sewing nightmare to recreate, thus reasoning why they get $150.

[jaywxsl]

I can see it. Kinda like how the eno guardian is. I'm thinking you can sew it into the ridge line seam and let it hang down under the hammock. Also you can come down a foot on both sides of the ridge line and sew a 1 inch pleat into the tarp and attach the bug net to those tabs and then sew the bug net along the hemmed edge. If the hammock is going to be hung the same distance from the tarp then add about a 6 inch strip velcro to where the suspension would pass through. I do not know how well that would would just something I can imagine.