MLD Supermid-netting?

Deleted comment. Mistook Supermid perimeter net option for the new inner tent duomid option.

I think he's talking about the perimeter netting option for the 'mid itself and not the bug tent insert.

I had thought of this myself too. It would depend on snow & weather conditions, but I could see this as a possible problem.

Although, If you always made sure that the netting was rolled up and kept it on the inside of the Mid, then it would be less exposed to falling snow, freezing rain etc.

I'm now re-thinking, going with the bug netting as well. You can always use a bug bivy or bivy with a bug hood?

But, It would be nice not having to carry a bivy, with the Mid, being its on the heavy side (silnylon) to begin with. (for one person)

I did the perimeter netting on the MLD superfly (think MSR twinpeaks). I appreciate the relatively low weight penalty to have the entire shelter be a blood sucker free zone while still having ventilation. I experimented with some velco strips to allow me to tie up the netting when I wanted it out of the way. I found that I have used it less frequently than I expected and removed them.

If I was going it all over again I might have gone with the DuoMid + inner bug. In the summer in the sierras I could often pitch just the bug tent and in the winter I could leave the netting behind. In places that have a regular mix of bugs and rain I would likely done the perimeter netting.

–Mark