The Best Hammock Bug Nets
A hammock leaves you exposed on every side. A net is the difference between a night's sleep and a night of slapping.
By Mike M. · Last updated
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For most hammocks, the ENO Guardian is the default add-on net — 360-degree cover, a vertical zip door and interior gear loops. It fits all ENO hammocks except the Sky-series, DayLoft and SuperNest. Alternatively, buy a hammock with the net built in.
Part of our hammock gear hub. Nets are one of the few pieces of hammock gear where compatibility genuinely bites, so check the exclusions before you buy.
Quick picks
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| # | Product | Best for | Headline spec | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENO Guardian Bug Net360-degree netting with a vertical zip door, built to drop over the hammocks most people already own. | Best bug net overall | Breathable SkyWeave mesh | |
| 2 |  Warbonnet Original BlackbirdOutdoorGearLab's backcountry pick, with the bug net already built in and the lightest weight in their test. | Best for backcountry | Named best for backcountry by OutdoorGearLab | |
| 3 | Hennessy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker Asym ZipTreeline Review's pick when the mosquito net matters more than anything else in the kit. | Best with a mosquito net | Named best with mosquito net by Treeline Review | |
| 4 | DD Hammocks Camping HammockA well-known camping hammock line with real search demand and built-in netting options. | Integrated net on a budget | Camping hammock line with measured brand search demand |
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1. Best bug net overall
ENO Guardian Bug Net
360-degree netting with a vertical zip door, built to drop over the hammocks most people already own.
Specifications
- Breathable SkyWeave mesh
- 360-degree insect protection
- Vertical zipper door
- Interior gear loops
- No-Knots-Needed attachment
- Compatible with all ENO hammocks except the Sky-series, DayLoft and SuperNest
Source: ENO product page (eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com), 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Vertical zip door beats climbing in through the bottom
- Interior gear loops keep a headlamp and phone off the ground
Where it falls short
- Not compatible with the DayLoft, SuperNest or Sky-series
- Weight and packed size are not published on the product page
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
2. Best for backcountry
Warbonnet Original Blackbird
OutdoorGearLab's backcountry pick, with the bug net already built in and the lightest weight in their test.
Specifications
- Named best for backcountry by OutdoorGearLab
- Easy setup
- Includes a bug net
- Lightest hammock in OutdoorGearLab's test
- Hammock, bug net and suspension weigh 26 oz; the whole kit with the Mini Fly tarp weighs 42 oz
Source: OutdoorGearLab 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Bug net is integrated, so there is no separate net to buy or fit
- 26 oz for hammock, net and suspension is excellent for a full system
- Configurable to your trip style at order time
Where it falls short
- Cottage-brand lead times, not shelf stock
- Integrated net means you carry it even on bug-free nights
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
3. Best with a mosquito net
Hennessy Hammock Ultralite Backpacker Asym Zip
Treeline Review's pick when the mosquito net matters more than anything else in the kit.
Specifications
- Named best with mosquito net by Treeline Review
Source: Treeline Review 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Asymmetric lay with integrated netting
- Zip entry rather than a bottom entry
Where it falls short
- The asymmetric system takes getting used to
- Capacity and weight are not published in the sources we verified
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
4. Integrated net on a budget
DD Hammocks Camping Hammock
A well-known camping hammock line with real search demand and built-in netting options.
Specifications
- Camping hammock line with measured brand search demand
Source: Docs/KeywordData.md, 2026. We publish specs we can attribute and leave the rest blank rather than assuming a typical value.
What it does well
- Netting is built into several models
- Long-running line with community support
Where it falls short
- Model specs vary widely across the line
- Less common in US retail
Illustrative photograph of the category, not this exact product.
Integrated or add-on
| Integrated | Add-on | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Lower — shared fabric and hardware | Higher |
| Bug-free nights | You carry it anyway | Leave it behind |
| Fit | Guaranteed | Check the exclusions |
| Repair | Damage affects the hammock | Replace the net alone |
| Examples | Warbonnet Blackbird, Hennessy Asym Zip | ENO Guardian |
OutdoorGearLab puts the Warbonnet Original Blackbird — hammock, bug net and suspension together — at 26 oz, which is a good benchmark for how little an integrated system can weigh.
Entry design matters more than mesh
Every net on the market keeps mosquitoes out. What separates them is how you get in and out in the dark. The ENO Guardian uses a vertical zipper door, which is much easier to manage than the bottom-entry designs some cheaper nets use, and it adds interior gear loops so a headlamp and a phone are not on the ground.
The Hennessy Ultralite Backpacker Asym Zip takes the opposite approach with an asymmetric zip integrated into the hammock body — Treeline Review names it their best pick with a mosquito net. It takes some getting used to and is very efficient once it clicks.
Compatibility, specifically
Getting the most from a net
- Hang the net on the hammock's own suspension where the design allows, so it moves with you rather than pulling against the tarp.
- Keep the mesh off your skin. Mosquitoes bite through mesh pressed flat against you — a ridgeline lifting the net clear solves this.
- Close it before dusk, not after. An open net at sunset collects everything you were trying to exclude.
- Stuff sacks matter. Fine mesh snags; a dedicated sack extends its life considerably.
What a net does not do
It does not keep rain off — you need a tarp — and it does nothing about cold underneath you, which needs an underquilt. A hammock, a net, a tarp and insulation is the complete set; anything less leaves a gap that shows up at 3 am.
Common questions
Do I need a bug net for a hammock?
Anywhere with mosquitoes or midges, yes. A hammock leaves you exposed on all sides with no ground sheet or walls, so there is nothing else between you and the insects.
Will an ENO bug net fit my hammock?
The ENO Guardian fits all ENO hammocks except the Sky-series, DayLoft and SuperNest, and generally fits other gathered-end hammocks of similar size. It will not fit a spreader-bar hammock — the geometry is wrong.
Are integrated bug nets better?
They are lighter and always fit, which is why they dominate among people who hammock camp often. The trade is that you carry the net on bug-free nights and cannot replace it independently if it tears.
Can mosquitoes bite through a hammock bug net?
Not through the mesh itself, but they can bite through mesh that is pressed flat against your skin. Keeping the net lifted clear — usually with a ridgeline — is what stops it.
Sources
Every specification on this page traces to one of these. Where a recommendation rests on another publication's hands-on testing, we name it — we do not run a test lab.
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