Backwoods Double Wide

I live in the middle of the woods and the mosquitoes have been horrendous. I love to sit on my deck and relax but they've been driving me inside after only a few minutes. I looked at screen houses and bubble structures but they're expensive and I don't have much storage for large items. Plus, here in the woods they would just get destroyed be it from the elements, squirrels, falling tree branches, etc., so I've been reluctant to spend much money. Then by chance I happened upon this Coghlan's mosquito net a few days ago. I was actually looking at camping equipment and saw this by chance because it was a Prime Day Deal. I've glanced at mosquito nets before, but they're either frilly (meant for indoor decor) or fairly expensive. This one was perfect. I had an idea I was anxious to test: Could I put this net over my deck umbrella and create a little bug free sitting space? The answer is yes! I set it up today and sat in wondrous amazement as I enjoyed NOT getting eaten alive. I got the green color and I'm glad I did. It blends in nicely with my surroundings and I can see through it very easily and can see the birds at my feeders, etc. I chose the 240 hole count because it means the mesh is finer to prevent smaller bugs. It still lets in those tiny no-seeums/black flies but I only had a couple of them as the worst of black fly season has now passed here in Northern New England. But it didn't let in a single mosquito the entire time and they were surrounding me. I giggled like a child at them hovering outside the net, unable to get me. I should mention (in case anyone else wants to try something similar), that my deck umbrella is a smaller size (5' diameter, and my table is just a small cafe table with one full size deck chair. And it's just me. I also lowered the height of the umbrella in order for it to drape onto the deckboards, because there would have been a gap at full height. So this would be too small for a full size patio set with multiple chairs. But it works great for me, I'm 5'6" and can just stand up under it this way. And you can of course hang it using the loops without an umbrella (as it's intended) I'm really glad I got the double size as it's the perfect size for this purpose. Dipping under it to get in and out is easier than I expect as well, I thought it would be annoying or let bugs in but it's fine. I love it and I also bought a second one for camping. It even came with a little baggie of nails, anchors, string and cup hooks plus a nice net drawstring bag to keep the net in. It rolls up easily and fits back in the bag easily and is extremely lightweight for convenient travel/camping. This was a fantastic purchase and a great value. I'm a little worried about tearing it, it's very fine netting and looks like it would rip easily, but the price is fair enough that I would immediately replace it without thinking twice. I'll now be able to sit out on my deck for the remainder of the season in a zen-like state of bliss instead of waving my arms around like a lunatic and swearing like a trucker. By the way, they do sell round nets specifically made to go over umbrellas for a more proper fit, but they were more expensive, usually white and had a weird open-topped design that I disliked. This suits my needs perfectly and didn't cost an arm and a leg.

I purchased this so I could sleep in the bed of my truck on an adventure. It fits perfectly and no mosquitoes got in! It went over the frame I made easily, it’s lightweight and doesn’t take up much room when you don’t need it and it works great. The price was perfect, too.

The Coghlan's Double Mosquito Net is a good value in a large (78"L x 63"W x 59"H), no frills, reasonably durable net shelter. DECENT PROTECTION, BUT NOT IDEAL FOR "NO SEE UMS" The netting has 240 holes per square inch and the holes are about the same diameter as the slender ink pen inserts inside a typical ball point pen. Of course, that means the netting is probably not fine enough to combat no-see-ums (i.e., the tiniest biting insects), but it will hold off larger mosquitoes, flies, spiders, and other such creepy crawlers. If you're planning to use this in an area where no-see-ums are a problem, I would probably seek out a better, no-see-um-rated solution. For general camp use, however, this netting should dramatically improve your comfort and protection from insects for its affordable price. It also seems reasonably durable compared with other netting I've handled, so if treated with some care, it should hold up fairly well. MODERATE WEIGHT This net weighs in at a moderately "hefty" 11.3 oz. (321g), or just shy of three-quarters of a pound. Not great by ultralight standards, but not in light of its generous rectangular size and the fact that it offers coverage on five sides (no floor, though). There are certainly lighter net shelters on the market, such as the Sea to Summit brand, but they cost considerably more and offer less usable space. If every gram matters to you, the extra expense might be worth it, or you could try cutting down this shelter into smaller, lighter pieces, or you could choose the more typical ultralight solution of packing a headnet only. In my case, I bought it to provide bug protection for myself and my three daughters when we camp under a tarp, and I didn't want something that would make us feel "confined" if we end up having to use it a lot. I also think it will work nicely during the day draped over a picnic area if the flies won't let us eat in peace. So I consider the weight acceptable for those needs. (If I were solo camping, I'd probably cut it down to half or even one-third the size to save weight/bulk.) NO FRILLS Unlike many other netting structures, there are no poles or reinforced tie outs here. The netting sets up by tying off the corners using the six keyring-sized metal loops around the top perimeter or "roof" (one ring in each corner, plus one in the center of each of the two longer sides). Since the netting is so light and doesn't need to shed wind or water the way a tarp would, there's no reason to tie it very tightly. That's good because the tie-off points seem a bit delicate, sewn as they are into a few folds of bare netting, rather than not reinforced with nylon or some other structural reinforcement as heavier duty net shelters often are. I'm fine with that, as my intended usage is to hang it under a tarp, where it will be well protected from wind and elements. If you were to leave it set up unprotected in windy conditions, however, I suspect there is a good chance the flapping of the netting would eventually allow the metal rings to "saw" through and break away. CONCLUSION If you want a cheap, no frills, reasonably durable, and generously sized net to fend off normal-sized insects, this is a good bet. If you're worried about no-see-ums or want a durable shelter that can be left up for days and stand up to less-than-mild conditions if left out and neglected, I'd keep looking. It suits my purposes fine, so I'm happy with my purchase.

THE SKINNY: This is a great inexpensive mosquito net. It's light and it works. There are two things you need to know about it, though. One is that it does not feel entirely durable. Yes, it's durable for use camping and some hiking, but just be careful, because one small tear means mosquito bites. The tear danger is not so much in use, but rather what it's packed next to. Also, the other thing is that it's not as compact as you might think. It's light, yes, but for backpackers, it does take up some space. A word of advice, give it a permethrine treatment and this thing just might save your life. Well, if you're in a Malaria zone. When I in a malaria zone, these nets were heaven-sent. We left them hanging and simply rolled them up and they lasted for the duration (one month). PROS: Works Lightweight CONS: Takes up a lot of space in pack Can tear if not careful BOTTOM LINE: If you need one, get this one.

Extremely well made and fit my old steel spring fold leg spring bed, as i sleep outside for the cool summer air to sleep in comfort! A great value for money that im very very happy that i took a chance to purchase. Easy to use, five tie out rings and small nylon string of good length to tie net above my bed. My bed is six and half foit long and three and a half wide. Fit like a loose glove and the night cool breezes came thru nice. No body heat build up that i could detect whiles sleeping with this for a whole week. Get it while you can, you won't regret it. P.s. seems my two doggos found the net while i was on other side of house for abit. They got caught in it and ripped three big holes getting out of it. Arrg, well my fault for not putting it away as soon as i wake up as i usually do. I got my needle and thread and set to sewing up the holes. No problem and it repaired easy and ready to go in that night. Still a great buy and glad I got it.

Works well to keep out bugs. Setup is a little difficult with one person. I used this for a little while as a bug net with my camping hammock. I finally gave up and bought a bug net designed to work with hammocks. This net is good but wasn’t working for the application I was using it in.

I have had success for years using a Coghlan's double wide mosquito net to cover my chicken coop to prevent my hens from getting bitten by mosquitoes. Many chicken/outdoor pet owners overlook the value of protecting their animals from mosquito bites. When you use a mosquito net, you're not only helping to keep your animals from experiencing a lot of discomfort and annoyance of relentless mosquito bites, but you're also helping to reduce the chances of your animal catching a life threatening disease that might be carried by mosquito. Several bird diseases such as avian flu are carried by mosquito. I live in Louisiana, and mosquitoes are really prevalent here, so I leave one of these double wide nets on my Eglu Cube coop with attached standard run 24/7 in the spring, summer, and fall. The size of the double wide net are a perfect fit for the Eglu Cube with attached run-- not too big, not too small. In the morning when I let the birds out of the coop, I pull some of the net over the front of the run and pull it over and behind the door, tucking it in slightly to hold it in place. It stays put even on very windy days. At night, I cover the entire coop and run with the netting so that no misquotes can get in. Since I leave this on 24/7 outdoors, it gets exposed to a lot of abuse like intense sun and hard rain, so one of these nets usually only lasts me about 6 months, but for the small cost, it's worth every penny to use these as a disposable item and get a new one when there's too many holes. My friend has a pet rabbit that he keeps in an outdoor hutch, and I talked him into getting a net to put over the hutch so his poor rabbit doesn't get bitten up all day and night. If you keep pets outdoors, be a good owner and get a mosquito net.

I bought this to hang in front of my workshop door so I can work with the door open at any hour. It works great. I can't imagine any kind of bug finding a way through. The rings make it easy to hang from just about anywhere and it comes with some additional hardware for hanging. The whole thing is pretty easy to rip or poke a hole through. But bug nets are typically a pretty delicate thing so I think that's to be expected. Just treat it well and it should endure months of heavy use.

Se supone que es para viaje, pero yo lo uso en mi cama en mi habitación. Es algo frágil, se puede romper facilmente, pero con un poco de cuidado se mantiene en buenas condiciones. Me ha ayudado a evitar los químicos repelentes para mosquitos. Muy contento con mi compra.

Good & durable material. Very useful for my watchman.

I purchased for a June canoe trip during mosquito and black fly season. Pros: keeps all the bugs out, no harsh chemicals, cost effective, big and light weight. Cons: short as you can't stand up in it while it touches the ground, cheap rope included that frays easily and the bottom blows in the wind (I wish it had grommets at the bottom to pegged done). Overall I'm impressed for the price and will use it when I know the bugs are bad!

la tela es ligera y durable, ocupa mucho mas espacio del que aparenta al estar doblado y en la mochila, considero que es un esencial el lugares donde los mosquitos son un problema pero no para llevar a cada salida al campo

Just returning from a canoe camping trip where we used the net to "upgrade" our communal shelter space. Overall great product for the price, size of net shelter fits nicely over a standard picnic table (does not reach the ground), mesh is very fine to keep bugs out (though a little too delicate for rugged outdoors), suspension ring loops easy to use with fine rope provided and well spaced. Pros: Lightweight product for hiking/canoe camping with minimal gear/weight; Comes with mesh storage bag and hanging rope; Straight forward, good option for additional bug coverage, I could see this as a great option if used above a mattress for sleeping. Cons: Not very tall, doesn't reach ground if hung over a picnic table, but significantly reduces bug entry; Fine mesh, keep most bugs out, but rather delicate material prone to rips; No entry door or access, need to lift it all the time to exit/enter; Will keep this as part of my minimal camping supplies for future trips