Livestream June 24 - Open to All Members - How to Plan with TRIPS

Topic

Small bug netting plans/ideas?

Become a member to post in the forums.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Login
  • This topic is empty.
Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)
USA Duane Hall BPL Member
PostedJan 30, 2013 at 6:47 pm

Can someone direct me to a thread with good ideas/issues/plans for a small inner tent of sorts that can be hung from a MLD Patrol? I'm thinking what I have come across so far is either too expensive or heavy. (MLD net tent or Borah standard size bivy) Looking to make something to hang a short distance above my body so if I need to hang a leg out of my sb, I can without mosquitoes getting me. Which weight is best? 1 oz. or .7 oz work fine? Thinking at most I need 3 yards for head to toe and draping some over my head. Looking for maybe a final product weight under 3oz, just guessing there, which would be half the weight of a Borah bivy. I'll take a look at some of the ready-made bug bivys for ideas.
Duane

Steve Meier BPL Member
PostedJan 30, 2013 at 7:47 pm

To go as light as you're thinking you likely need to go to tulle, which you can buy at any big box fabric store. You could either sew it or simply drape it over you, using a hang of some kind above your head. It's very cheap to buy but also rips easily so you'll need to handle with care. I have a bug sock of tulle for my hammock and it weigh 2.6 oz.

USA Duane Hall BPL Member
PostedJan 30, 2013 at 8:57 pm

Never heard of it, I'll have to do some research on that then. I envy Alameda Frank, he can do with a 3oz. tarp and no bug netting, the bugs don't mess with him. Here I'm trying to get under 12 oz. or so for a secure shelter. Everyone wants so much money. By the time I get all the pieces here, I may be better off with the Zpacks solo Hexamid with netting and beak.
Duane

USA Duane Hall BPL Member
PostedJan 31, 2013 at 5:51 pm

I got a response from John at Borah, made me a nice offer on a demo bivy, exactly what I wanted. It was demoed at GGG. Part of my puzzle acquired.
Duane

Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)

Become a member to post in the forums.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Login
advertisementYour privacy is protected: We do not transmit your user data to third-party ad platforms or advertisers, and we do not host third-party tracking pixels. Backpacking Light serves ads on its own custom, native, and internal platform.
DualFuel XLDualFuel XLCompact alcohol-or-Esbit stove with a low-profile design that fits inside most standard cooking pots.Shop DualFuel XL
Our Purpose

Backpacking Light helps hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts overcome their barriers to living a life outside in Wild Places.

Inform. Educate. Inspire. Learn more

Email Newsletter

Get Backpacking Light news, updates, gear info, skills, and commentary delivered into your inbox 1-2x/week.

More Links

+1-406-640-HIKE (4453)

© Beartooth Media Group Inc.

Premium Articles

You're currently viewing a free preview of a member exclusive premium article. Our premium articles include in depth journalism and insights from the Backpacking Light editorial team.

Get full article access by subscribing to a Premium or Unlimited Backpacking Light membership!
Membership Login
Loading...