[at-l] Bug nets

[Amy Forinash]

On Jul 16, 2009, at 2:22 PM, Bluetrail at aol.com wrote:

> After doing some more reading, I think I'm going to get a bug net  
> (the kind to protect my head) for my mid-August trip to Isle  
> Royale.  I'll be doing at least a one-night backpack there.
>
> My first thought is to get one with a brimmed hat so that the net  
> stands away from my face and neck. I don't presently own a suitable  
> brimmed hat to use one of those thingies that are just a bug net  
> with a drawstring.  But maybe that's not the primary concern with a  
> bug net? Cheap would be good too.
>
> Anyone who's used one have any advice?

REI has some with spring steel in them to hold them away from your face.

Me, I use a baseball cap and a shapeless bug net, and I haven't had  
any problem with the mesh being too close to my head.  They tend to be  
pretty roomy so you're not squeezed in there.

-amy