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    Zipper/Omni Velcro attachment for bug net?

    Has anyone tried using both zipper and omni velcro on a strip to attach their bug netting to allow complete removal via the velcro while still allowing easy entry/exit via the zipper? Ill try to add some ascii art to show what I am talking about:

    Bug Net (sewn to 2" strip of ripstop)
    __________________________________________________ ______

    |%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%<=| Zipper
    (strip of 2" ripstop)
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Omni
    __________________________________________________ _______

    Hammock Body (attached to strip via omni)

    Omni would go 100% around the hammock. It sucks getting long distances of velcro to line up, so would only have to do it once per year.
    Zipper would go along 1 side of the hammock only in the center 50%, allowing you to enter/exit easily.

    Any cons you can think of using this method?

    Or am I overthinking it and should just make a 2nd hammock for non-buggy times of year?

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    Have not tried both. Hammock will not compress to as small a bundle, due to bulk of velcro and zippers, if that is OK, go for it.
    Last edited by ExPXGUY; 10-17-2013 at 21:18. Reason: added words for clarity
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    You could just use separating zippers on each side, or one long one all the way around.
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