Max width of no-see-um needed for integrated net?

**hilo4321** · 05-20-2020, 08:13

Hi all,

I'm considering making a hammock with an integrated bug net, but I am unsure if I will need to make a seam in the net.

I'm planning on an 10.5-11.5ft hammock with hyperD XL, which is 76" unfinished. So we'll call it 74" wide.

The netting I'm seeing is 54" wide (.9 oz/yd). Is it conceivable that I would need more than 3 or 4 yds (depending on length)? It seems like I will be short based on the various plans and projects I've looked at.

Edit: found the .5 oz/yd noseeum from ripstop by the roll is actually 62 inches, which seems to be more likely to work to me.

Thanks!

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**MikekiM** · 05-20-2020, 09:59

I'd caution you on the 0.5 nano noseeum. I used it on a Robic 1.2 XL Half Wit and while it works good enough, it's is extremely delicate and tears easily. It's designed for the baffles in underquilts and doesn't have great breathability.

**hilo4321** · 05-20-2020, 10:48

I appreciate that. I was leaning toward the heavier initially. For as much as I backpack (not as much as I used to!), the extra weight will be far from killer.

You have a recommendation for the .9 vs .66?

**MikekiM** · 05-20-2020, 12:21

I prefer 0.67 for everything I do. Never tore it. Easy to sew. Breathable. Plenty strong without the extra weight of the 0.9 (which is too heavy for my backpacking needs).

**hilo4321** · 05-20-2020, 12:52

Thanks! Any insight on the 54" width? I'm going to order 4yds,and would love to skip the extra 4 if it isn't needed. Most projects I see don't use super wide material.

Thinking I might just have to order it and find some other use for it if I get lucky and don't need it.