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Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net

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The pyramid-shaped Mombasa Nimbus mosquito net protects travelers with an easy 1-point suspension system.

Easily fits standard bed sizes to protect 2 people during the night against nasty insects
Net is woven from strong polyester multi-filament fibers
Water-resistant stuff sack included
Small suspension kit is included
Please note: this net does not keep biting midges (no-see-ums) out

Please note: Insect Shield® products cannot be shipped to addresses in Canada

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Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net Customer Reviews

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Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net

3.3

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (3)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

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Apr

2011

(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

quality control needed

By noncom

from Southeast Asia

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Pros

Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net:

Good product, replacing "Spider" net of some years ago. Bamboo top spreader frame folds for good packing into cylindrical shape, 3" diameter x14" length. Used to be made in Thailand, now made in China and inferior quality. Bamboo frame comes with rough edges and splinters that will tear insert pockets. I returned one, but the replacement was as rough, so I sanded the frame with fine sandpaper. If yours is rough or sharp-edged, sand frame "fingers" and tips before using, to prevent tearing net. The bamboo is not as good straight-grain quality as before. Also check all net seams for evidence of poor quality sewing, before using it in the field (a stitch in time saves nine). I still strongly recommend this net for serious users because of its design and utility. A compact, folding spreader frame (more compact than the collapsible hoop in some nets) helps keep net away from body. General quality of the net is good; mosquito nets are, by nature, fragile and will need to be mended or replaced eventually. This net does the job, but manufacturer needs to improve quality control on frame fingers and net seams. (I also recommend permethrin treatment, either by buying the pre-treated net or treating it yourself; if the latter, I advise permethrin soak, if you can find it, rather than the spray.) Bottom line: REI should keep offering this net, but insist that manufacturer use better grade bamboo; make sure the fingers are smooth; and reinforce net seams.

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Jun

2008

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I am buying this product again!

By Gillian living in mosquitoe area

from Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up

Cons

Difficult To Set Up

Best Uses

At home
Backpacking

Comments about Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net:

Having moved to Southern Mexico, where mosquitoes are a year-round treat, I installed this mosquito net over our queen bed. It has been a life saver and even our cat has taken to sleeping INSIDE the net, having learnt how to get into the thing.
The down side is that you do need a place on the ceiling from which to suspend it. We have used it intensively for a year now and it is still in fairly good shape, although I did have to apply my sewing skills in various spots near the bottom..
I am now buying another one to cover my soon-to-arrive newborn and his/her crib, so it's good stuff!

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Oct

2007

(9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Holes are large

By Amelie

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Malaria zone traveler

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Difficult To Set Up
Holes too lrg
Not treated with permethr

Best Uses

3rd world vacations
Beach
Car Camping
Hiking

Comments about Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net:

The holes are quite large, making me uneasy about how effective it would be against many tiny biting insects. It would be better if the net was pre-treated with permethrin since holes are so large. It would be easier to put up if a roll of tape was included and it could be taped from the ceiling...as such we always needed to find two fairly level points from which to tie string on which we'd suspend the net. The large holes DO mean that in warm weather, the net feels cooler. It was fairly light and easy to pack away and did give us a little peace of mind knowing that no gigantic spiders were crawling into our ears!

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Sep

2007

(12 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Looks decent

By Carl the Scared-of-Malaria-Guy

from Seattle

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Flimsy Construction
Poor Fly Design

Best Uses

Backpacking
Dubious hotels

Comments about Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net:

Looks decent, for the price. Setup=5min. Only problems could be if not able to mount hook to ceiling and no way to seal fly. Best to pack some safety pins & a sewing kit.

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