Jan. 13, 2025
Size - Perhaps the most important feature of a mosquito net is its size. There are two variables to consider: the size of the net when it&#;s open, and its folded size.
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The former must be generous enough to accommodate you and your camping gear unless you&#;re happy with getting itchy bites on your feet. The latter must be compact enough to fit in a small carrying pouch.
Length - While still a number that has to do with the size, a mosquito net&#;s length deserves special consideration. Depending on the model, the net should be long, but not too long. You should be able to securely fit the mesh under your sleeping bag to seal your sleeping area but the material shouldn&#;t add too much bulk under your outdoor bedsit.
Design - It&#;s hard to define the best mosquito nets based on their design. Some people prefer hanging nets which offer ampler protection. Minimalist mountaineers,on the other hand, might appreciate more a pop-up mosquito net that provides protection in all sorts of environments.
Ease of use - Regardless of the model, the mosquito net must be ridiculously easy to use. The last thing you want is to erect complex structures for a mere one-night sleep. Wondering how to define ease of use? Well, if a toddler can&#;t install it than you&#;d better move on.
Mesh - Mosquito nets come with all style meshes and not all of them provide adequate protection. In broad lines, all meshes keep mosquitoes and other large insects outside of your sleeping zone. But if you&#;re traveling to areas with tiny creatures, a No-See-Um mesh is fundamental.
Features - Some mosquito nets are just more effective than others. Here are a few features you&#;ll like:
Durability - Branches, rocks, and even the atmospheric conditions will test the durability of your mosquito net. A durable canopy must be strong, elastic and have reinforced corners and hanging points.
Breathability - Airflow concerns under a mesh? This problem is more frequent than expected. Don&#;t take breathability for granted even if you&#;re not sleeping in an airtight bag. Some meshes just don&#;t let air to pass through, creating a sort of greenhouse effect when the first rays of sun hit the material.
A: Despite its rather restrictive name, a mosquito net serves many purposes. It doesn&#;t only repel mosquitoes, it also prevents other nasty insects like ticks from getting into your sleeping area.
A: Suspended mosquito nets are very easy to install by simply hanging the net from the hooks. You can use ropes to suspend the net from branches or from the ceiling. Some models come with ground pegs that secure the net around the perimeter. Alternatively, tuck the mesh under your sleeping bag or secure it with rocks. Pop-up mosquito nets simply erect themselves.
A: Most mosquito nets are machine washable. Just follow the instructions on the label or in the lack of it, select a gentle cycle and use a mild detergent. Alternatively, wash the net by hand with lukewarm water and detergent, double rinse, and line dry the net.
A: Yes. Depending on the size of the holes, mosquito nets can stop ticks, bugs, flies, and even tiny insects including the nasty No See Ums.
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If you live in or will be traveling to a place with lots of mosquitoes, especially where mosquitoes carry disease, sleeping under a mosquito net is essential. And using a mosquito net while outside over picnic tables, chaise lounges, benches, tables, and chairs, etc. is highly recommended.
A mosquito can enter any room in any building through an open door or window or through cracks in walls, etc. While air conditioning can reduce mosquito activity (mosquitoes are less active in cooler air), air conditioning alone is not guaranteed protection against mosquito bites.
Wherever mosquitoes are active and particularly in places where mosquitoes are known to carry diseases (like Malaria, Zika virus, West Nile virus, Dengue fever, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, etc.), Tedderfield recommends using mosquito nets inside the house over all beds and outside to cover wherever you happen to be hanging out.
Mosquito nets come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so how to do you choose what will be best for you?
Mosquito nets are most commonly made of cotton or polyester. Polyester is lighter weight than cotton and considerably more durable. &#;Denier&#; (den-ee-yay) is a measurement of fiber thickness in fibers used to make fabric. The higher the denier, the stronger and more durable the fabric.
In mosquito net mesh, denier also indicates the mesh hole size. The smaller the mesh size, the smaller the insects it will keep out. But smaller mesh size also means less airflow.
So what is recommended?
Standard size denier (D) for most mosquito nets is 75D. This size mesh will definitely keep out mosquitoes and many other insects, while also allowing for good airflow. And at this weight, the fabric will be quite strong and durable.
There are also mosquito nets are made of 50D. This weight has smaller holes, so will keep out even smaller insects, and it still allows for decent airflow. It is important to check the quality of 50D fabric. High quality 50D fabric will last and will not be prone to tear. Lower quality 50D fabric will tear easily. You can tell the quality just by feel&#;the fabric should have some stretch to it, but feel like well made fabric. Simply pulling on the net to check for stretch should not make it lose its shape or tear.
We do not recommend purchasing nets that are below 50D. Mesh that is smaller than 50D is much more likely to snag and tear, and airflow will be poor.
You may come across freestanding frame nets. These nets come with metal or plastic poles to make a mosquito net tent, which can be placed over a bed, cot, etc. One disadvantage is if the frame gets bent, which can happen quite easily, it will leave gaps that mosquitoes and other insects can get through. In addition, this type of net is not good for travel because of the many parts and extra weight. This type of net also tends to be the most expensive.
The wedge and ridge type of mosquito nets look like a slice of cake&#;with a high end that goes over the head of a person sleeping and the lower end which can be wrapped around the base of a sleeping bag or cot. These types of nets are usually made for a single bed size or smaller and tend to feel quite stuffy underneath given the small space they cover.
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