hammock midge net question

[capt.dunc]

i'm about to make a midge net for my hammock, pod style with a bungee cord base entrance. but should i make it to sit outside the UQ, which may cause a cold spot where the bungee sits against me in the hammock. or make it so the UQ goes outside of it, which might be a pain for getting in and out and would leave a warm still space for the midges to wait in?

any thoughts?

 

[mountainm]

Also interested in this as I have to do the same. What are you using for your netting?

 

[capt.dunc]

i can't remember the name of the fabric, but i just went into a local shop and looked at several, the one i chose has a very fine hole size but i can still see through. it came with a channel already stitched down one edge and a weighted cord down the other.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Will the Midges still be around when you need to use your underquilt?

 

[Shewie]

I'd go outside, having it tucked behind the UQ will be a pain.

I like the ones with the circular zipped door, a bit trickier to make though.

 

[capt.dunc]

crosslandkelly

Will the Midges still be around when you need to use your underquilt?

possibly, the coldest i've been and the worst midges i've ever encountered were on the same day in glen sheil last august

i'll probably go with the outside, but may put some tabs on so i can hitch it higher on it's line to work well without an UQ.

 

[Teepee]

+1 on outside.

You get the benefits then of being able to adjust the UQ easily from the hammock.

 

[Expat]

Also interested in this as I have to do the same. What are you using for your netting?

Here's a source..... box on top left.



http://www.midgie.net/

 

[mountainm]

Here's a source..... box on top left.



http://www.midgie.net/

that's expensive for what's essentially a bit of organza material?
http://www.floristandgardensupplies...Fabric-Snow-White-Roll-29-cm-x-25-meters.html

 

[Teepee]

that's expensive for what's essentially a bit of organza material?
http://www.floristandgardensupplies...Fabric-Snow-White-Roll-29-cm-x-25-meters.html

Its not the same, looks it, but not. The Midgie net is incredibly fine, lightweight stuff with good visibility through it.

After using it, I much prefer the midge netting from Profabrics than the midgie.net stuff for a hammock bug net-its much softer, more packable and seems stronger.

 

[capt.dunc]

went on the outside in the end, i may yet add points to hitch it up when i've no UQ or stick support points to use it with a bivi bag (i'll just file that task away in the things to make and do list for now)
not the neatest job in the world, but midge proof and under £10 so can't complain. it adds a bit to the warmth as well, i was toasty last night.