Before thinking there was much difference in noseeum netting, was plagued with holes and tears. Since the inner tent doors are sewn into the tent structure, it is a real bear to replace them. Carry a tiny bugnet repair kit, but don’t bother with repairs when hiking in late summer, which is my favorite season.
But like the OP, I’d now like to go back and figure out what netting is best. The first thought was that nylon was best, because stronger and I’d be free from the holss, but then wondered if it would sag when moist like the fabrics do. With the fabrics, there comes a weight penalty for using polyester to avoid the sagging and soaking.
Are the issues the same with netting? If the nylon netting does not sag, I’d go for it over polyester due to the lighter weight. Do note that with meshes for chairs and such, the nylon has never seemed to have sag issues. In fact in shines, because I can sit on a nylon mesh chair seat in or after rain and not be bothered; whereas with a solid fabric ….
So am wondering if anyone can comment about possible sagging issues with nylon bugnet in tents, particularly when tautness is desired, as on an inner tent bugdoor, or an inner ceiling, although I’ve mostly ruled out netting for inner ceilings. If the nylon has been an issue with sagging or soaking, would forsake it for a little heavier polyester, that would not sag, or absorb water that could blow in when coming or going into the tent during a rainstorm. Thanks.
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