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Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net
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Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net

Item # 729005

$35.00

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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

Imported.

Item 729005

Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net Specs

Specification

Description

Design typeNon-freestanding shelter
SeasonNA
Average weight17 ounces
Average weight - metric0.48 kilogram
Peak height98 inches
Peak height - metric249 centimeters
Dimensions157 x 157 inches
Dimensions - metric399 x 399 centimeters
Covered areaVaries
MaterialPolyester
Packed size3.6 x 13.5 inches

Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net Customer Reviews

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Mombasa Nimbus Mosquito Net
 
3.7

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

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      • Casual adventurer (3)

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      Sep

      27

      2007

      (10 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Looks decent

      By Carl the Scared-of-Malaria-Guy

      from Seattle

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

      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.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      3

      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

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy to set up

      Cons

      • Difficult To Setup

      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!

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      1

      2007

      (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Holes are large

      By Amelie

      from Seattle, WA

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

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Difficult To Setup
      • 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!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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