Fronkey... with a Twist

[GadgetUK437]

Just trying out something different with my latest Fronkey bugnet.
I like to have a larger opening at one end, so that I am able to push back, or deploy the net as and when required.
In the past I have used velcro or a zipper. But when my mate Bobby wanted me to make him one, he suggested making it with a large drawstring opening. I looking into the feasibility, but realised you would need a lot of extra material to enable it to seal fully closed.
But, at that point, I started getting an idea...
at one end, I could have a conventional small cinched hole,

and at the bottom, the regular partially cinched bottom entry,


But then, at the other end, I could have a cinched hole, but not actually cinch it up all the way,

it would act in a similar fashion to the bottom entry, sealing against the hammock, when it is occupied.
Of course, it would need something to stop the net just sliding back of its own accord, so I added some snaps,

to fix it around the hammock end,


Here it is in action,

[Winnie]

Nice innovation. I think I’ll have to try that. The Velcro always seems to snag on my underquilt. Drawstring May be the way to go.

[GadgetUK437]

I have tried it with the opening at the head end,


and at the foot end,


as you can see, with it at the foot end, the hole is not spread as wide.
(prolly something to do with my head and shoulders being somewhat larger than my feet... funnily enough)
This is the way I would use it, I guess. Also has the benefit that, when pushed back, I can stow it neatly in my peak bag.

[MikekiM]

Nice modification..

I'm not a fan of the Fronkey net, well, truth is I've never tired one. But it sure looks like it works. What happens when your IQ is on? Does the net pressing against the underside of the hammock compress the underquilt?

[Wanderlost]

I did something similiar, but I used kam snaps along the one edge, including kam snaps through some grosgrain attached to the cord locks. That way I can still cinch the bottom, but I can also open up an entire end.

[GadgetUK437]

What happens when your IQ is on?

I try to leave my IQ on at all times.
(some may dispute that)

Does the net pressing against the underside of the hammock compress the underquilt?

It's never been an issue I've noticed. The shockcord only need to be tight enough to stop the bugnet billowing out.
Have a look at the video at 2:35s, you'll see the UQ is still lofted nicely.

[GadgetUK437]

Made from Dutchware Nanoseeum.
120"x39" (3x1m) and 128g (4.5oz)
(I think the 1mm shockcord and micro cordlocks helped)
The foot I cut off the bottom is handy for snake skins.

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Gadget

[sidneyhornblower]

That's a welcome innovation. I can shove my net all the way to one end of the hammock only if there's no underquilt in place. Can't do it with the underquilt attached. This large opening solves the issue.