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    Should a bottom entry bug net be 12' (measured with a taut ridgeline) if my hammock is 12'?

    Hi team!

    I have a 12' netless dream hammock in 1.2MTNXL I'm very excited to be receiving in some weeks.

    Question: I purchased a 12' bottom entry bug net from Dutchware, and I measured it at the ridgeline to be 11'.

    Their response: "The 12 foot bottom entry is meant to work with a 12 foot hammock and its ridgeline, but it will not measure out to be 12 feet specifically. My suggestion would be to hold onto it until you are able to set up your new hammock and the bugnet together to make sure they work together once they are set up. If you have any problems at that point, we can discuss further options, like possibly making a custom length bottom entry for you if you need a longer choice. "

    Would you folks recommend keeping this guy, I think it's 6.2 oz, or returning it, and going with something else (and if so, what)?? Typically I've bought integrated nets with the hammock so I'm not sure how the length of the net should compare with your hammock length.

    Thanks so much!!!

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    The bugnet will need to be as long as the ridgeline on the hammock. I think conventional wisdom for a good lay is to have a ridgeline around 85-90% of the length of your hammock. So, a 12' hammock will have about a 10.75' ridgeline.

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    In other words, they sent you the correct bugnet!

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    Ok glad to hear that!

    Didn't think that it was supposed to be sized for the ridge line not the ultimate hammock length.

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