8 Best Mosquito Nets In 2021

Designed to go around a hammock, the ENO Guardian bug net is the best camping mosquito net for hammocks. It’s lightweight and compact and you can rest assured the no-see-um mesh will keep mosquitoes at bay without impeding airflow or obstructing your view of the scenery. This mesh also gives you some privacy from people outside looking in.

Setup and Protection

Setup is similar to suspending a hammock and the net comes with a ridge rope that suspends the net above your hammock. Thanks to the fine mesh that can block even the smallest of insects, your hammock will be a bug-proof oasis. Quality is as you would expect from ENO: top-notch. The netting material is tough enough to handle the rigors of hammock camping.

Size and Portability

​While this 114 x 53-inch bug net is sized and designed to work with ENO hammocks, you can also use it with other hammock brands. Weighing 16 ounces and measuring 4.5 x 4 x 3.5 inches when stuffed into the built-in stuff sack, the Guardian won’t weigh you down or take up too much room in your pack.

The pyramid shape of the Sea to Summit net offers wide coverage without adding extra weight on the trails making this a favorite mosquito net for many campers, backpackers, and travelers. If you’re traveling to a tropical destination where the threat of malaria is high, a treated bug-repellent version is also available.

Setup and Protection 

Color-coded loops corners make hanging this net quick and easy. The 500 holes per sq. inch hexagonal mesh and a tuck-in bottom ensure no mosquitoes or bugs will enter your sleeping area and bite you. The finely woven black 50D multifilament polyester offers visibility and durability.

Size and Portability

Depending on how many sleepers you wish to protect, you can choose a single or double size net. When set up, the double net measures 5'6" wide x 7'10" long x 4'3'' tall. Two adults can sleep lengthwise, and a child widthwise. The single net is 87” x 48” x 42” when open and weighs a mere 2.9 ounces while the double weighs 13.3 ounces. Packed into the provided compression sack, the double measures in at 7” x 5”.

This is a top-rated travel net for beds and camping. It provides fully enclosed protection against mosquitoes and other bugs. It even has a sealed floor base for extra protection. The level of quality at an affordable price makes this mosquito net the best option for the budget buyer. 

Setup and Protection

For ease of setup, it features six reinforced metal tie tabs on the corners and sides. You can suspend it from trees or posts. Once up, the net creates a fully enclosed shelter against insects and bugs. Even the floor is covered to keep out ground-dwelling creepy crawlies. Depending on the camping conditions, you can opt for 180 mesh or 240 mesh netting.  

Size and Portability

This Coghlan net comes in a single and double size so you’re sure to get the coverage you need. Measuring 78 x 63 x 59 inches, the double size net can cover two single sleeping bags or cots, a double hammock, or a queen-size bed completely. It packs down to a very small size and is lightweight for ease of carrying.

The extra-large size makes the MEKKAPRO the perfect mosquito netting for a bed or large camp area. It can fit over a double, queen, or king-size bed. The size also makes it super-versatile. You can also use it in a large family camping tent or to cover a double hammock or patio table. 

Setup and Protection 

This net comes with a hanging kit with everything you need to set it up — hooks, screws, plugs, and extra cordage. Featuring an optimal hexagonal mesh design, you can rest easy knowing this net will keep out mosquitoes and other insects all night. The material is designed to handle whatever environment you use it in, so expect longevity.

Size and Portability

This is an extra-large mosquito net for beds that can fit over even the largest canopy bed or family tent. It’s long enough to drape onto the ground, so it creates a complete seal from pesky mosquitoes. Packed size of 12.6 x 7.4 x 4.8 inches and a weight of 1.35 pounds make it ideal for traveling, backpacking, and camping. It also comes in a handy carry pouch.

The best thing about the SansBug pop-up travel net for mosquitoes is the ease of setup. It pops open into an instant mosquito screen tent. Thanks to the extremely fine mesh (1200 holes per sq. inch) and a fully enclosed design with a tough tarp floor, it’s the best bug net for protection against all kinds of flying or crawling intruders. You won’t have to worry about mosquitoes, spiders, ants, scorpions, or bedbugs. The wide and breathable design ensures ventilation and comfort. 

Setup and Protection

With a pop-up design, all you have to do is slide off the elastic strap and watch your mosquito shelter pop into place. Folding it up can be a bit tricky at first and requires watching a demo video, but takes only seconds once you get the hang of it. With a staggering 1200 holes per sq. inch, a fully enclosed design, and a tough tarp floor, it keeps out all kinds of flying critters, creepy crawlies, and slithering snakes.  

Size and Portability

Once the Sansbug pops open, it measures 86 inches long, 39 inches wide, and 35 inches high. This gives you 6 feet of usable length. If you need more space, you can get the 2 or 3-person net to enjoy 7 feet of usable length. When it’s time to break camp, it folds into a 26-inches wide flat disc that weighs only 2.5 pounds.

Measuring 84" long, 39" wide, and 66" high, the Expedition is one of the most spacious single-person mosquito nets on our list. This makes it perfect for an extra-long and wide camping cot or camping mattress. With 196 mesh holes per square inch, this net isn’t the best for keeping small insects out but it works great at keeping the mosquitoes at bay.

Setup and Protection

Six tie rings make hanging the net simple and easy. The mesh holes are small enough and the net seals at the bottom to keep out crawling bugs. The safari-grade 50-denier multi-strand polyester is sturdy enough and doesn’t tear easily. A 22-inch entry overlap offers a way to get in and out without letting in the bugs.

Size and Portability

84 x 39 x 66 inches is plenty of room for a single-person net. Even with its larger dimensions, the Expedition only weighs 11.7 ounces and packs down to 8 x 4 inches making it perfect for camping and traveling. It’s convenient to bring along on a hiking or backpacking expedition.

The Mombasa Outback net is spacious enough to protect two campers from mosquitoes yet lightweight enough to not be a burden on the trails. Being one of the most inexpensive options on our list, it’s the best choice for a limited budget. The green color blends into the outdoors making it an ideal camping net for hunting or fishing expeditions.  

Setup and Protection

This rectangular net is designed to hang from 4 or 6 suspension points which can be trees, tent poles, or makeshift poles. You get a synthetic cord and instructions on how to put it up. 196 holes per square inch ensure no mosquitoes will get in. It drapes to the ground and can be tucked under your mattress to create a sealed internal environment. The canopy fabric is a 50D polyester mesh.

Size and Portability

This rectangular two-person net measures 84 x 63 inches and covers a 36.75 square feet floor area — spacious enough to cover two sleeping cots or bags. Its peak height is 60 inches so there’s plenty of room to sit upright comfortably. Despite the double size, it weighs 15 ounces only and measures 10 x 14.5 inches when folded up into its storage bag.

Ultralight and featuring 500 mesh holes per square inch, the Sea to Summit Nano pyramid net is the best bug net for keeping out all kinds of flying and crawling bugs while on backpacking, hiking, or climbing adventure. If you’re traveling to a humid or tropical destination where mosquitoes carry infectious diseases, a treated version is also available. 

Setup and Protection

Putting up this net is easy thanks to the instructions and color-coded corners. The 500 mesh hole netting is an effective guard against bugs and the bottom hem is elasticized so you can tuck it under your sleeping bag, air mattress, or groundsheet. The netting material is a finely woven multifilament polyester designed for use outdoors.

Size and Portability

The 1-person version measures 87 x 48 x 30 inches while the 2-person model is more spacious at 94 x 66 x 51 inches. The asymmetrical hanging point provides practical headroom and you can easily adjust the height as needed. Weighing 4.85 ounces (double) and 2.9 ounces (single), this is an ultralight net for backpacking and hiking.