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Sea to Summit Head Net with Insect Shield

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When the bugs are swarming, the Sea To Summit head net with Insect Shield® is the key to keeping comfortable in the outdoors.

EPA-registered, odorless Insect Shield® Repellent Apparel helps keep biting and potentially disease-carrying insects at bay
Insect Shield® Repellent Apparel is effective through 70 washes
Soft polyester mesh fabric blocks bugs; black mesh offers better visibility than white mesh
Head net is sized to wear with or without a hat
Elasticized draw cord creates a seal to keep bugs from getting in
The Sea To Summit head net with Insect Shield® comes packaged in its own small stuff sack; hat not included

Please Note: Products containing Insect Shield cannot be shipped to addresses in Canada.

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Item 799982

with coupon code ANNV13
May 17-27 Details

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Sea to Summit Head Net with Insect Shield Customer Reviews

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Sea to Summit Head Net with Insect Shield

4.2

(based on 6 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Effective (4)
Durable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry (5)
Day trip (3)
Travel (3)

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Sep

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Weapon Against Mosquitoes!

By mhoram

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Durable
Effective

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Day Trips
Travel

Comments about Sea to Summit Head Net with Insect Shield:

Used on the Pacific Crest Trail this summer with lots of voracious mosquitoes. Was unobtrusive and very effective. No bites on neck/face at all during 5 days. Worried about it fitting over my REI Paddlers hat, but it did.

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Jul

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Makes hiking enjoyable

By GM Outdoors

from Napa, CA

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Apply
Effective

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Backpacking
Beaches
Day Trips
Hiking
Travel

Comments about Sea to Summit Head Net with Insect Shield:

Purchased this headnet for my hiking and backpacking adventures, especially during the spring and summer months. I took on a 17 mile hike a bit ago, and the biting flies and mosquitos were eating me alive. Next day, went out and bought a new hat and this net.

I just took on the same trail. Not a single problem with bugs! In fact, for a while I didn't think there were any bugs and that perhaps I wasted my money this trip. That is until every hiker I crossed paths told me they were so jealous, and that they were all getting welts from their bites. They asked me where I got it (REI of course!). I honestly had such a good time thanks to this net.

I have also purchased a spare net to keep in my bag just in case my hiking partners need one. Or sell it at a permium to a desparate hiker. Haha! (just kidding).

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Aug

2010

(5 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

1000's of mosquitos

By rhoward

from Great Lakes

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Pros

None

Cons

Not effective

Best Uses

Walk-in Freezer

Comments about Sea to Summit Head Net with Insect Shield:

I was very disappointed with this head net. The picture is misleading because it shows the product with adequate netting reaching her shoulders over a hat. I have a mil spec boonie hat, and the netting is too short, leaving the netting above the shoulders exposeing the neck when the cord is cinched and if you don't cinch it the blood suckers manage to fly up inside the net. My conclusion is that the manufacturers must have altered the original pattern.

Another mention, this is not No-See-Em netting, but had larger holes which I didn't care for.
REI needs their own label on a headnet that has a superior design to this offering.

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Jul

2010

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fieldwork-worthy

By swessmpls

from Senegal

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Pros

Durable
Effective
Long Lasting

Cons

Hot at times

Best Uses

Backcountry
Fieldwork

Comments about Sea to Summit Head Net with Insect Shield:

I purchased this head net over a year ago, and have now used it through 2 full field seasons while working out the forests of West Africa. I have been incredibly impressed by this item, as it has yet to break or show any signs of holes, despite 6 months of heavy use, thorns, killer bees, etc. I don't know what I would have done without it, as it was likely one of the most important items I carried out in the bush with me, and was instrumental in keeping out the swarms of sweat bees that although are tiny, are unable to penetrate the net. Even better, it can be washed easily, and dries quickly. Given the price, this is an incredibly good find!

The only drawback about this net is that, being black, can be rather hot at times if you are in full sun (and may potentially attract insects because of the color).

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Jul

2010

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Light, inexpensive, but a little small.

By Ubergearnerd

from High Uintas, UT

About Me Professional/Guide

Pros

Easy to see through
Inexpensive
Quality

Cons

Too small

Best Uses

Backcountry
Travel

Comments about Sea to Summit Head Net with Insect Shield:

It's very small, light, and less expensive than other nets. It is more easy to see through than some because the mesh is not as fine. My primary complaint is that it did not have adequate circumference, interior volume, or size. It was always against my nose, chin, and just didn't have enough room inside. particularly with a hat on which most people will be using outdoors in some form. (Not a good net to use with a full brimmed hat, it won't fit.) Small headed people using a baseball cap might be ok. It's small size was a consistent problem every time I put it on and tried to use it.

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Jun

2010

(15 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Golf saver

By muddystring

from Huntington Beach, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Apply
Effective

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Beaches
Day Trips
Golf

Comments about Sea to Summit Head Net with Insect Shield:

I bought this product on a whim and stuck it into a pocket on my golf bag. While playing a round in the early spring on Green River Golf Course, Santa Ana Canyon, I was attacked by a swarm of black flies, they were very determined. On the 3rd tee I pulled out this tiny marvel and was very pleased with the results. My mates were extremely jealous and made several offers to purchase, offers refused of course, resulting in death threats and name calling. It was made obvious that I had a superior intelligence and a lower handicap.