Separate bug net for 11ft wide hammock: Bottom entry or zipererd

**CHSGirl** · 03-18-2019, 15:03

Purchased one of the Dutchware Wide Netless hammocks. Looking for a bug net to add as the flying teeth are starting to make their appearance. What style do you recommend?

**Coffeeneone** · 03-18-2019, 15:13

Hey, I also bought a net-less hammock from HG. I got the bottom entry net from them as well, but I believe it’s the one Dutch sells on his site. I used it this weekend and it is awesome! Very easy to use and best of all, no bugs! I even packed it with the hammock in one of HG’s black bags for their quilts. Anyway, I highly recommend it!

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**Coffeeneone** · 03-18-2019, 15:42

One more thing... you don’t need a ridge line to hang it if you don’t need one

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**daveysnowis** · 03-18-2019, 18:20

I have been impressed with the Hug (half bugnet) from Arrowhead equipment. If weight/bulk are not issues, I like the bottom entry bug nets better for sure. Zippers can be a pain when reaching around in the night to unzip. Zippers can break or snag the netting, or worse the delicate UQ fabric. I don't know if it is a real concern or not but the zippers could separate if you bundle the net up in a small stuff sack.

**OCDave** · 03-18-2019, 18:30

I have had a Zippered Bug net. It was fine until I knew better. I now use the BIAS Buginator. My only regret is I wish I'd have gotten the Nano Buginator.

http://www.buttinasling.com/buginator.html

http://www.buttinasling.com/bbu.html
Good Luck

**chapinb** · 03-18-2019, 19:04

Fronky style diy.
Why? Easiest full hammock net to deploy or take down. And no zippers or cords to undo for 2am pee breaks.

**SilvrSurfr** · 03-18-2019, 19:10

I've always preferred the Fronkey bugnet to a zippered bugnet. Get in to your hammock and go to sleep - no futzing with a zipper!

**Baka Dasai** · 03-19-2019, 02:35

I also love the simplicity and ease of the Fronkey. Zips seem fussy and a hassle to me.

**hutzelbein** · 03-19-2019, 05:09

I'm not sure that you have much of a choice; I don't think there is a zippered bug sock available that would fit an 11' Dutch netless. It's either a bottom-entry or a tube sock. As a shorter person, I don't find the tube style practical. Bottom-entry works for me, although I prefer integrated hammocks in most cases.