bug nets

[composite]

So looking around it seems like there are 3 general options.

1. What I will call the Tent net, that goes under your tarp and gives you some room to move around... well as much as you have under the tarp any way. I guess this lets you at least maybe get changed/read/eat/sleep in peace but can you cook under one?
This sort of thing is what I'm thinking about: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sea-Summit-Mosq ... B00BTO42PK

2. A net that is attached to you bivi bag but only any real use for sleeping under. But light weight and I guess if racing then that's all you really need?

3. Bug net hat that will go where ever you are but surely a pain when eating? Also maybe likely to come off while rolling around in your sleep?

Thoughts?

[Bearbonesnorm]

1. What I will call the Tent net, that goes under your tarp and gives you some room to move around... well as much as you have under the tarp any way. I guess this lets you at least maybe get changed/read/eat/sleep in peace but can you cook under one?
This sort of thing is what I'm thinking about: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sea-Summit-Mosq ... B00BTO42PK

Possibly the most useful option but obviously the heaviest and involves the most faffing. The Sea to Summit Nano net's about the lightest available. I don't see why you couldn't cook under one although I know you shouldn't

2. A net that is attached to you bivi bag but only any real use for sleeping under. But light weight and I guess if racing then that's all you really need?

I've found these work well enough, but as you say not much good until bedtime.

3. Bug net hat that will go where ever you are but surely a pain when eating? Also maybe likely to come off while rolling around in your sleep?

Handy enough for standing about in or pulling on when you're setting up. Usualy a PITA to sleep in but wearing a peaked cap will help keep it off your face ... things can still bite through nets if they're touching your skin.

I always thought one of the best solutions was the Six moon Designs Meteor ... waterproof base, bivvy bag from the waist down and roomy net from the waist up. Shame they stopped making them, although plans are available via their website.

[Brothersmith]

If there is likely to be time spent in evinning at campsite/ bivi spot then I prefer option 1. I used to have a pyranet 1 for my lair which worked ok but was a bit baggy and the fact it was mesh ment a still needed bivi to keep out the wind. This made it a heavy option, but worth it for the peace from the winged beaties. Got a custom Nano on order from Oookworks (14 months and still waiting ) with semi-solid sides which means I can leave bivi behind and only have a 100g weight penalty over the bivi only option.

Alternatively I do option 2&3 combined. Midge hat weighs next to nothing and stops blighters while your cooking/getting ready to get in bag. It doesent stop you feeling the buggers crawling all over you though, which for me is equally as annoying as being bitten. I also remember one fateful trip to Scotland we're they were so bad I ended up with a load in the bivi bag with me while trying to get in. I then spent a very sleepless night with the beasts buzzing in my ear and occasionally crawling across my face

[composite]

Thanks guys.

My previous summer trips I have always been quite lucky.

Firstly I don't seem to be particularly attractive to them in the first place. They always seem to go for everyone else first and while they are swearing and swatting I have been just shooing away the odd one. This seems to be the same with mosquitoes. I remember in Australia my girl friend at the time getting eaten alive and me not really knowing what she was going through.

Secondly I think I have got lucky with the location of where to camp and there just hasn't been loads to eat me in the first place.

However I think I may have used up all my luck and don't want to take the risk this year.
I'm leaning towards the bug tent and hat for when you want out from under it for whatever reason. The hat would also give you something to pull on if riding through the night and doing a slow hill grind/push. The net on the bivi option would require a mod to my bag. See below why that might not be the best way forwards.

I always thought one of the best solutions was the Six moon Designs Meteor ... waterproof base, bivvy bag from the waist down and roomy net from the waist up. Shame they stopped making them, although plans are available via their website.

Plans! Can you make one from folding up a silver foil serving platter?

[Will]

I had a dig around on the Internet and this looked an interesting option...

http://www.simblissity.net/

But unfortunately only ships to the US or Canada :(

[composite]

Any thoughts on this one?
http://www.gapyeartravelstore.com/trekm ... e-net.html

£14,180g seems good but will that mesh actually work?