Bug Netting & Shelves ??

**V8Mondo** · 03-23-2009, 16:09

Hi Everyone,

I am at the stage where I need to include the Velcro for the bug netting on my new hammock. I know I will need to use the non-hook soft side of the velcro along the hammock sides. My question is relating to the length of the velcro required and the way the netting will fold at the ends.

I want to provide 'solid' panels to the netting on the hammock ends sort of like a small low suspended tent effect over the hammock. Not too sure how this will close up with velcro at the narrow ends though???
Anyone have a similar concern when making theirs?

Another question... I want to include a 'shelf' within the hammock. I was considering adding a narrow strip of ripstop along one long side of the bug netting to facilitate this requirement. What do you think? Will it work?

Any ideas or solutions happily received...

Great site this...truly inspirational ! Just reading Ed Speers book - how lucky does one have to be to be able to long-hike for 7 months - is that freedom or what !!! Over here if you hiked for several days you would fall off the island.

V8

**sclittlefield** · 03-24-2009, 15:42

Just a thought on your shelf idea...

It's a DIY Blackbird attempt by IhangnBankhead. I've made one per his instructions, but haven't had a chance to try it out yet (still too cold for me in Maine). Look through his gallery for how to build the shelf.

Maybe that's not at all what you're looking for though, but maybe it is.

**V8Mondo** · 03-27-2009, 08:27

Thanks, Sclittlefield for the comments. But I was hoping for an internal shelf just to put small loose items into...

Anyone else got any ideas?
Has everyone gone 'camping' or something?

Sorry, for the blasphemy there...got carried away !!!

**lori** · 03-27-2009, 08:40

Would a pocket suffice? not sure how you would keep an internal shelf stable so items don't come off and roll around with you in the hammock.

I am a little confused about your expectations. You seem to be describing a pocket. If your hammock has a ridgeline it might be easier to put a pocket on it instead of expecting a shelf inside the hammock to be effective. The nice thing about the Blackbird shelf is that it is within easy reach, but removes the items from the sleeping area so you don't have them bumping into you.

As for the solid panels, are you sewing solid panels on or putting removable panels over the netting? Not sure what function you want that to serve. There are blackbishop bags that can be storage, end caps for rain, and a stuff sack for the hammock - is that what you're describing?

**Ramblinrev** · 03-27-2009, 08:55

Are you expecting the netting to be completely removable? Or is the velcro something to seal up an entrance. That would make a difference in how the bugnet is secured, cut and attached. drawing, even rough sketches would help us visualize what you are looking to accomplish.

**groundless** · 03-27-2009, 11:22

I sewed a piece of nylon on the netting from one end to the other to beef it up where my shock cords attach to the rigeline. I would add two pieces on that seam and make them into loops and just hang your interior pocket from that. Won't throw off your balance. Just can't handle too much weight.
Sorry no pics.