fronkey mosquito (not noseeum) net

**dfscott** · 02-11-2017, 22:19

Ok, let me start by saying I can't stand bug nets. I love being out in the open. However, camping in Georgia, I do have to use them during the summer months (I'm not a mosquito magnet, but they'll eventually get me when it's warm enough). I tried the Thermacell, and while it works great, it has the drawback of being quite expensive and requiring a recharge during in the night.

So, I've decided I need a bug net solution, but I'm looking for one that will not trap so much excess heat (I'd rather get bit than take the extra heat). I like the fronkey solution, but all the ones I've seen for sale are either noseeum or nanoseeum. Is anyone aware of a vendor selling a fronkey net made out of actual mosquito netting?

**Kroma** · 02-11-2017, 22:43

Originally Posted by dfscott

but all the ones I've seen for sale are either noseeum or nanoseeum. Is anyone aware of a vendor selling a fronkey net made out of actual mosquito netting?

Lol what do you consider "actual" mosquito netting? A net that keeps mosquito's out? That's actually what nanonoseeum does. Are you just wanting a heavier bulkier material for some reason?

**dfscott** · 02-11-2017, 22:53

Originally Posted by Kroma

Lol what do you consider "actual" mosquito netting? A net that keeps mosquito's out? That's actually what nanonoseeum does. Are you just wanting a heavier bulkier material for some reason?

I'm talking about something like this.

Bigger holes == better air circulation == less trapped heat (at least that's my feeling).

**Kroma** · 02-11-2017, 22:58

Originally Posted by dfscott

I'm talking about something like this.

Bigger holes == better air circulation == less trapped heat (at least that's my feeling).

There's no issue with air circulation in my nanonoseeum fronkey style bug net. I guess if you want something that weighs 3 times as much and let's in smaller bugs then go for it

**dfscott** · 02-11-2017, 23:09

Originally Posted by Kroma

There's no issue with air circulation in my nanonoseeum fronkey style bug net. I guess if you want something that weighs 3 times as much and let's in smaller bugs then go for it

Interesting -- I've seen several people here say that nanoseeum gets pretty stuffy.

**FJRpilot** · 02-12-2017, 11:48

I think it definitely restricts air movement, but in really buggy environments (like Texas summers), it's better at keeping the gnats at bay. I like Fronkey's design... when bug season is over, I much prefer going net less. HYOH, choose whichever you think would be a better fit. I one of each..

**jellyfish** · 02-12-2017, 12:07

I've been in a cotton mosquito net in the amazon and that was very stifling. By comparison, everything else is breezy.

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**FJRpilot** · 02-12-2017, 13:18

Originally Posted by jellyfish

I've been in a cotton mosquito net in the amazon and that was very stifling. By comparison, everything else is breezy.

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I just can't even imagine that... I've used them in Africa and Asia... but the Amazon and cotton....

**Poly_is_1** · 02-13-2017, 19:04

I had no problem with my DIY noseeum fronkey style. I think it just depends on the person. But I question how much heat a bug net can actually hold vs people blaming the bug net when it could just be something else.

**Caminante** · 02-13-2017, 19:15

I've tried both materials, haven't had issues with any bugs getting through either one. Especially if you do a Permethrin dip, the odds of a gnat flying through a hole without contact are pretty small.

I quit using mosquito netting because it's heavier and less durable (snags a lot more) with no extra function. They both retain heat and impede air flow.