Details
- Rectangular net hangs from 4 or 6 suspension points; use a tree or other suitable object
- Green color blends into the outdoors
- Synthetic cord and instructions included
- Comes in a plastic storage bag
- Please note: this net does not keep biting midges (no-see-ums) out
Imported.
Specs
| Best Use | Travel |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Capacity | 1-person |
| Weight | 11 ounces |
| Packaged Weight | 11 ounces |
| Packed Size | 10 x 14.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 84 x 32 inches |
| Floor Area | 18.6 square feet |
| Peak Height | 60 inches |
| Number of Doors | 0 doors |
| Canopy Fabric | Polyester mesh |
| Design Type | Non-freestanding |
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lostinaspen from
Kept the Mosquitoes at bay!
I use this when backpacking for our kitchen, dining room and living area. When the mosquitoes are out in full force it's nice to have a place to sit in without getting eaten alive and not have to go inside the tent while it's still light out. It's easy to tie
off in the trees and with a few rocks placed around the bottom edges we had the perfect place for 2 adults and 2 very large dogs to sit inside and cook and eat without the onslaught of mosquitoes and flies. Weighing in at under a pound it's well worth to have when backpacking during mosquito season (the dog actually carried it in her pack).
Date published: 2017-06-02
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Rokia from
Much better than the one point hangers
This is the type of mosquito net that was issued to us in the Peace Corps in Mali. The biggest benefit is that it hangs AWAY from your body, unlike the nets that hang from a single point and drape down in a cone shape. Any place where the net touches or is very close to your skin, you will get bitten. This advantage for me outweighs the disadvantages, of which there are several:
This is not the lightest net you can get, 11 oz, versus 7 for the simplest single-point net. And it can get a bit stuffy on the hottest nights. It's not particularly attractive, so if you want something you can also hang over your bed at home to look romantic, this is not it. If a mosquito gets inside, it is harder to find against the dark green than the white nets, but it's also easier to see outside the darker nets than the white ones, which reflect light back at you (especially at night if you are using a headlamp to investigate what that rustling in the bushes was)
If you are going to an area where insects may be carrying disease, you should treat the net with an insecticide, which should help keep bugs off in case your arm or leg ends up laying against the net at some point, and will keep them from creeping up under any gaps at the bottom or through holes in the net. There are special products made for this, which you can find online. WHO (the World Health Org.) has a pdf up which talks about why you should treat nets.
In Mali, I was dealing with scorpions large and small in addition to mosquitos, and this gave me much more peace of mind.
Date published: 2010-01-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Buck Bydecy from
personal but shield
I found this with the peitherin and was priced right.
Date published: 2017-07-15
Is this netting completely closed? -so if you climb in the bottom is also closed and the cot will be inside the enclosure sitting on the net?
There is not a floor/bottom on the Outback Travel Net. Placing the feet on the corners helps keep the netting in place.
Date published: 2017-06-06
Is this bug net fire retardent ?
We require all our vendors to comply with all federal regulations but do not have specific chemical information, unfortunately. We encourage you to contact Mombasa directly.
Date published: 2017-07-10
how many holes per square inch does this netting have?
​Mombasa's netting has 196 holes per square inch.
Date published: 2017-05-11
is this netting pre-treated with insect repellent?
This travel net is not treated with permetherin. It can however be added.
https://www.rei.com/c/insect-repellent-for-clothing
Date published: 2017-03-25
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lostinaspen from
Kept the Mosquitoes at bay!
I use this when backpacking for our kitchen, dining room and living area. When the mosquitoes are out in full force it's nice to have a place to sit in without getting eaten alive and not have to go inside the tent while it's still light out. It's easy to tie
off in the trees and with a few rocks placed around the bottom edges we had the perfect place for 2 adults and 2 very large dogs to sit inside and cook and eat without the onslaught of mosquitoes and flies. Weighing in at under a pound it's well worth to have when backpacking during mosquito season (the dog actually carried it in her pack).
Date published: 2017-06-02
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Rokia from
Much better than the one point hangers
This is the type of mosquito net that was issued to us in the Peace Corps in Mali. The biggest benefit is that it hangs AWAY from your body, unlike the nets that hang from a single point and drape down in a cone shape. Any place where the net touches or is very close to your skin, you will get bitten. This advantage for me outweighs the disadvantages, of which there are several:
This is not the lightest net you can get, 11 oz, versus 7 for the simplest single-point net. And it can get a bit stuffy on the hottest nights. It's not particularly attractive, so if you want something you can also hang over your bed at home to look romantic, this is not it. If a mosquito gets inside, it is harder to find against the dark green than the white nets, but it's also easier to see outside the darker nets than the white ones, which reflect light back at you (especially at night if you are using a headlamp to investigate what that rustling in the bushes was)
If you are going to an area where insects may be carrying disease, you should treat the net with an insecticide, which should help keep bugs off in case your arm or leg ends up laying against the net at some point, and will keep them from creeping up under any gaps at the bottom or through holes in the net. There are special products made for this, which you can find online. WHO (the World Health Org.) has a pdf up which talks about why you should treat nets.
In Mali, I was dealing with scorpions large and small in addition to mosquitos, and this gave me much more peace of mind.
Date published: 2010-01-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Buck Bydecy from
personal but shield
I found this with the peitherin and was priced right.
Date published: 2017-07-15
Questions & Answers
Is this netting completely closed? -so if you climb in the bottom is also closed and the cot will be inside the enclosure sitting on the net?
There is not a floor/bottom on the Outback Travel Net. Placing the feet on the corners helps keep the netting in place.
Date published: 2017-06-06
Is this bug net fire retardent ?
We require all our vendors to comply with all federal regulations but do not have specific chemical information, unfortunately. We encourage you to contact Mombasa directly.
Date published: 2017-07-10
how many holes per square inch does this netting have?
​Mombasa's netting has 196 holes per square inch.
Date published: 2017-05-11
is this netting pre-treated with insect repellent?
This travel net is not treated with permetherin. It can however be added.
https://www.rei.com/c/insect-repellent-for-clothing
Date published: 2017-03-25
