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What inner net or Bivy do Solomid owners use?

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PostedMay 12, 2012 at 12:23 pm

I started out with a standard MLD inner net, sold it because I wanted a higher bathtub floor and bought a Hexanet w/cuben floor(love the non-slick floor), both are great inner nets but I'm still not happy. My shoulders hit the netting as do my feet, there's too much sag in the net and no way to pull it away. I hardly ever use this setup because I use a hammock most of the time, but I'm heading to the Pecos in about a month and will be at elevation where appropriate trees may be scarce. Anyone have a SoloMid with net they really love or a possible solution?

OTOH, could I get away without a inner net? I've done that in winter but not is spring/summer.

Thanks!

Stuart . BPL Member
PostedMay 12, 2012 at 12:47 pm

Check out oookworks.com. A cottage manufacturer based in the UK, Sean has offered the "OookNest" for various shelters including Shangri-La 3, Duomid, and Trailstar (called the OookStar). He does a lot of custom work and lets you choose between a wide range of options including full mesh, ripstop, cuben, 30D silnylon, 70D PU and chikara. He created a custom inner for Martin Rye's Solomid – written up here: http://www.summitandvalley.com/2012/04/oookworks-custom-mesh-inner-oooknest.html

I have an OookStar on order with Sean. I went with partial cuben, partial mesh walls and doors, and a floor made from chikara.

PostedMay 12, 2012 at 12:54 pm

I read his write-up and I think that's a real possibility. Glad to hear another vote for Oookworks. Wish I'd been on top of this earlier in the year as I doubt he can make one in the time frame I'd like. I may just suffer through with what I have and go ahead and order one from Sean for the next trip.

Brian Hall BPL Member
PostedMay 13, 2012 at 4:44 am

Check with bearpaw tents, he makes alot of inner net tents for different shelters. He will also customize them for you. The prices aren't too bad either!

Seth Brewer BPL Member
PostedMay 13, 2012 at 8:44 am

I used a Cuben Solomid coupled with a Bearpawwd Pyranet 1 (with custom silnylon 12" side extensions for rain spash and privacy) on my A.T thru-hike last year and like it a lot. Saw about 90 days or so in the net tent – both handing inside a shelter, and setup under my SoloMid and it worked great. I opted for a full half moon door (vs. the regular D door) so it was easier for me to get in and out of and arrange my stuff under the tarp when it was raining. Good price – lots of custom options (just call and talk to him if you don't see what you want) and fast delivery (1-2 weeks if I remember right).

Martin Rye BPL Member
PostedMay 13, 2012 at 4:19 pm

Leigh I left a comment on my blog but also do contact Sean. He allows sometimes for rush jobs. You never know he might be able to fit thing in your time frame.

PostedMay 13, 2012 at 5:37 pm

I have a BearPaw PyraNet 2 for use with my DuoMid. John will do custom work but out of the gates his nets have side tie-outs to pull the netting out on the sides.

I just ordered a Borah Gear bivy for solo use under the DuoMid. They are made by BPL member John West. He was extremely helpful with answering questions and customizations. Not too mention a phenomenal price and UL to boot. Check them out at http://ulgear.blogspot.com/

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