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Aug 3, 2012 at 5:53 pm #1292602

Tim Cleary
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@hempstead
Locale: Lost

About 15 years ago, I bought a bug netting system from REI. It was basically a mini dome with crossing poles. When I say mini, I mean it was a 4 sided pyramid with maybe 18" of head room and 20" square. The mosquito netting covered the dome and then had a drape of maybe 3 feet to cover your sleeping bag. The poles were about the thickness of chopsticks, maybe just bendable plastic bits.

We had a fire at home and lost stuff including this. I am wishing I still had it. Anyone have any idea what I am talking about or knows of something similar? I am guessing it weighed maybe 6 oz or less…

Aug 3, 2012 at 11:16 pm #1900042

michael levi
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@m-l
Locale: W-Never Eat Soggy (W)affles

Not if it had 2 cross poles it didnt weigh 6 oz. You could MYOG.

Aug 4, 2012 at 3:32 am #1900058

Steven McAllister
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@brooklynkayak
Locale: Arizona, US

Equinox Mantis Bug Net 4.5oz, but you need to hang from trekking poles, tree branch, shelter rafters, …

http://www.backcountrygear.com/equinox-the-mantis-mesh.html

Aug 4, 2012 at 3:53 am #1900061

Steven McAllister
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@brooklynkayak
Locale: Arizona, US

A little heavier, but has a frame:

http://www.hikelight.com/adventure-16-bug-bivy.html

Aug 4, 2012 at 3:58 am #1900062

Steven McAllister
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@brooklynkayak
Locale: Arizona, US

I prefer a full length bug bivy in the summer so I can sleep on my sleeping instead of in it on hot summer nights. A full length bug bivy has more air flow and so cooler as well.

My summer choice:
http://www.bearpawwd.com/shelters_floors/minimalist1_bivy.html

Aug 4, 2012 at 9:20 am #1900095

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@annapurna

I have one of these still in great shape that I used when I was going through Asia,it weighs 10.7 oz on my scale.It has an open bottom where elastic crosses to hold the poles in place,it has maroon trim and a maroon colored stuff sack.

Aug 4, 2012 at 1:04 pm #1900134

Sean Rhoades
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@kingpin
Locale: WV

http://www.simblissity.net Inner Peace 4oz bug net. Doesn't have a frame, but is quite light.

Aug 4, 2012 at 1:17 pm #1900139

Tim Cleary
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@hempstead
Locale: Lost

The maroon one you mentioned. Surprised it is that heavy, I remember the 2 ft poles being super flimsy.

I will look at the other ones, snks for the suggestions.

Aug 5, 2012 at 3:05 pm #1900422

Steve K
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@skomae
Locale: northeastern US

They still sell it. It is called the REI Bug Hut

Aug 5, 2012 at 5:12 pm #1900460

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@annapurna

Stephen,The REI bug hut is bigger and almost twice as heavy at 21oz

Aug 5, 2012 at 7:48 pm #1900494

John Mc
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@retiredjohn
Locale: PNW

Tim, I have had several of those around for what must be 20 years. I just went to my gear closet and found one buried deep. I'll send it to you for free. PM me your address.

It is called Sleep Screen by EPCO Design.
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