How do you hang mosquito nets?
Mar 22nd, 2007, 06:02 PM
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How do you hang mosquito nets?
I am planning a lengthy, low-budget trip to Africa this summer. I have been advised that a mosquito net is essential, but I am dubious about the ability to hang a mosquito net on a bare ceiling (especially as a very petite woman). Is it easier than I think? My other option is to buy one of those tent-like nets that is self-supported, but those are much more expensive, and heavier. I posted the same question on Thorn Tree and was told that I could use door frames, window frames, or drill a screw into the ceiling and use some string (!) but that all seems pretty labor-intensive.
I would appreciate any advice!
I would appreciate any advice!
Mar 23rd, 2007, 06:51 AM
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Hello again sandi, I'm not sure what you mean by "volunteer"...maybe you've gleaned from other posts that I will be interning for a while in Malawi, but I'll have a room in a house there that already has a net set up. I am more concerned about the mosquito net situation when I'm traveling afterward, changing rooms frequently, especially in rural areas where there aren't many tourists (i.e. Northern Mozambique). Maybe there's no good answer to this question, but if anyone has practical advice I would really appreciate it!
Mar 23rd, 2007, 01:06 PM
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Since you will be sleeping on various beds this may not work well but if you google free standing mosquito nets you may find something you can use. These elminate the need to hang the net but may not fit all beds.
Mar 23rd, 2007, 01:58 PM
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See if you can find a portable mosquito “tent.” That’s what we use when the itinerary calls for reconnoitering between base camps. Tents can be used on any size beds or the ground; the built-in floor (mine has sides too) protects from other creepy crawlers too. Some nets are fine enough to keep out bed bugs. The downside? I think sleeping under a net is hot; they resist air circulation.
Mar 23rd, 2007, 02:13 PM
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Hi tuckeg, I have seen those and they look great (especially http://www.epco.com/ts2.html) but they are pretty expensive and heavy. But I still haven't heard anyone tell me that it's easy to hang the cheap kind so maybe that's the way I'll have to go!
Mar 23rd, 2007, 02:46 PM
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Hi mp413,
Well 3 lbs isn't too bad but it's a lot to drag around. The other prolem is that if you sleep on a bed then you have to get the bed in it or put it on top of the bed. There are some without floors that are lighter and can be dropped over most beds. A little cheaper too.
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Well 3 lbs isn't too bad but it's a lot to drag around. The other prolem is that if you sleep on a bed then you have to get the bed in it or put it on top of the bed. There are some without floors that are lighter and can be dropped over most beds. A little cheaper too.
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Mar 23rd, 2007, 02:57 PM
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