Noseeum vs Nanoseem durability

[Ultra Magnus]

What are the thoughts regarding noseeum vs. nanoseeum for a net tent, especially when children are involved? If it were just me, I could baby my fragile gear, but I can't expect the same from young kids.

Thanks,
BM

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I have not noticed any difference while having my kids in both. We try to have play time outside and reading/planning/map time inside.

[Jim W.]

My kids were trained from birth that the tent is there to keep rain/sun/bugs away and not for touching. They appreciate that the fabric is fragile and I will be upset if they damage it. For them, the fabric durability is no more an issue than with a responsible adult.

OPC (Other People's Children) are another matter. A tent looks like a bounce-house to them.

Funny thing is we had 3 tents up in the yard over the weekend. My 8 year old was schooling his friends on proper tent care!

[Ultra Magnus]

Sounds reasonable enough.

My kids have been surprisingly well behaved around my tarp when I've had it pitched in the backyard. The only incident was when my 9yr old poked a tiny hole in it with a stick. He's completely incapable of leaving sticks alone. It's like a subconscious compulsion. A lot of times I don't even think he even realizes he's got a stick in his hand until I'm taking it away from him… I expressed my dissatisfaction, I think quite adequately, though it really wasn't that big of a deal.

The tarp was my first myog project, made from wicked cheap Walmart 30d ripstop, that I later siliconized myself… But then I wasn't happy with my side guy out loops so I ripped them out (leaving many small holes, yet to be patched) to relocate them…

Thanks,
BM

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