Midge nets

[Bearlegged]

Hi folks, has anyone got any advice on what makes a good midge (head) net?
I've seen warnings that cheaper ones may stop mosquitoes, but smaller, midgey things can sneak through.

Two candidates here:
https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... dnet-p6815
https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... adnet-p179

The Sea to Summit one promises 310 holes/cm2 versus 178 holes per cm2 for the Coghlans one. Am I right in thinking more holes = finer mesh = better protection?

[sean_iow]

I've got the S2S Ultra Fine and it kept them out. Their own details say it's made for midges

https://www.seatosummit.co.uk/products/ ... h-headset/

Smidge also make one

https://midge.myshopify.com/collections ... e-head-net

Cheaper, but it's green I think which some say is harder to see through.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Yep, more holes, the finer the mesh. Also worth considering that darker colours are said to be more attractive to midges.

[Bearlegged]

Thanks folks.

Also worth considering that darker colours are said to be more attractive to midges.

Curse my naturally dark and handsome looks!

[fatbikephil]

I use a cheapo 'Highlander' one. Stops midges no bother but mozzies can sting through any net. You have to wear a brimmed cotton hat round which you head net hangs so that the mozzies can't get to you.....

[yourguitarhero]

I got a Trespass one for a quid. Works fine - have tested a lot!

[Mariner]

Mountain Warehouse one works fine.

edit as we don't have midges but other winged bitey stingy things I took to wrapping my cycle helmet in my head net to stop things dancing on top of my head this summer.
Points for double use?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Dee says the nets from MW are fine ... will there be midges she said

[whitestone]

WILL YOU STOP TALKING ABOUT EFFIN' MIDGES! I'M ITCHING JUST READING THIS THREAD

[UnderTheRadars]

WILL YOU STOP TALKING ABOUT EFFIN' MIDGES! I'M ITCHING JUST READING THIS THREAD

Have a look at this then

https://youtu.be/WzUlj6eTehA

[Borderer]

I use a cheapo 'Highlander' one. Stops midges no bother but mozzies can sting through any net. You have to wear a brimmed cotton hat round which you head net hangs so that the mozzies can't get to you.....

We just carry the sort of front brimmed caps that roadie cyclists wear. Very light and compact. It works well.

[fatbikephil]

I use a cheapo 'Highlander' one. Stops midges no bother but mozzies can sting through any net. You have to wear a brimmed cotton hat round which you head net hangs so that the mozzies can't get to you.....

We just carry the sort of front brimmed caps that roadie cyclists wear. Very light and compact. It works well.

I got stung by mozzies through my bb cap! It is a lightweight lycra one mind so a normal cotton cap would be ideal!

And a pic for Bob