to net or not to net?

terra1 · Aug 31st, 2005, 09:59

We will be traveling from Mumbai to Palitana and up to and around Patan, Mt. Abu, Udipar, Chittor, and Bundi.

we will also be traveling through Ajmer, Jodphur, and make a stop at Osiyan..

Most of our stays in the bigger cities are in midrange guest houses - most air cooled..

Trying to figure out if we need to bring mosquito nets? nothing fancy, just something we can hang above our bed if need be..

I would be grateful for any advice or thoughts.

john.sw · Aug 31st, 2005, 16:16

You may not use it, but you can guarantee that if you don't take one, you'll wish you had!

Also take DEET. It's the best defence against mosquitos.

terra1 · Aug 31st, 2005, 19:51

The Deet is packed...

thank you that is sort of how it goes...

camelgirl · Aug 31st, 2005, 23:10

Forget any netting that needs to be hung from a wall or ceiling. There are some ceilings in old places that are 12 feet high! My (frequent) recommendation (and I do not own this company, just think they have the BEST mosquito nets--I own the "skeeter defeater"--it's amazing!)

Go to:

www.longroad.com to have a look.

Chandra · Aug 31st, 2005, 23:18

Every time I leave India with my unused mosquito net I pormise myself that I'll leave it at home next time. Then, when the departure date is getting closer I change my mind for some strange reason and then drag it around the country or send it back half way through my trip.

I'll leave it at home next time...

Anders · Sep 1st, 2005, 01:56

I also used to carry a mosquito net around and never actually use it. Last time I did not bring it and I have absolutely no intention of ever taking it with me again.

Nick-H · Sep 1st, 2005, 02:07

I've never needed one when staying in AC hotels, except one, where I wish I'd realised how easily I could have bought one locally.

They are so cheap in India: the one I use there now cost about 3 GBP.

Most rooms have ceiling fans above the bed: how do people manage to hang their nets? I've always wondered this...

bijapuri · Sep 1st, 2005, 02:12

you won't need net.
DO pick up an electric skeeter coil, like a "Good Knight" brand, available at fine establishments all over India, although many of the mid rages lodges already will have them.

tornado989 · Sep 1st, 2005, 02:25

I have had quite a success against mosquitos when I used HIT !!!! ;-)

Theon · Sep 1st, 2005, 09:20

On my first and only trip, I went without a net and got numerous bites (say, 10-15) on a few occasions. I think if you keep yourself well covered and use repellant, you should be fine (I did neither until I smartened up at the end of my trip).

Do Good Knight and such products work well? I bought the orange globe one when I went...can't remember the name...

ammadas · Sep 1st, 2005, 09:44

does the skeeter defeater take up alot room,can you carry it lets say in backpack?

camelgirl · Sep 1st, 2005, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by ammadas

does the skeeter defeater take up alot room,can you carry it lets say in backpack?

It takes up very little space. It weighs about one pound and rolls into a tiny sack 17" long and about 3.5" around--about the size of a salami

It would fit in most any but the smallest daypack. The little poles are color coded so you know how to fit them together. It does take a bit of time the first time you use it to get the hang of it (like putting up any tent with poles), but then it's easy.

If you go to their website www.longroad.com and go to the bottom where it says Customer Feedback, there are a few pictures of people using them.

Nick-H · Sep 11th, 2005, 06:56

Quote:

Most rooms have ceiling fans above the bed: how do people manage to hang their nets? I've always wondered this...

I still want to know! It's one of those things that's bothered (nearly said bugged) me for years...

cyberhippie · Sep 11th, 2005, 07:05

Hang string from two points running it under the fan, Hang Net from said string!! This only works of course if you have a net with a single hang point!!
For nets with four hang points a course in Blue Peter mechanics comes in handy!!

I agree the mozzie zapper is great and much smaller and a lot less hassle than a net!
Look for the brand with extra MMR

SHIMLA · Sep 11th, 2005, 10:30

I too strongly suggest your using an electronic mosquito repellent. Easily available at most places in India, its easy to use and easy to carry. The only drawback may be in smaller towns, where the electricity plays hide-n-seek. If you face a power failure during the night, the zapper will be pretty useless!

Aug 31st, 2005, 09:59	#1
terra1 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san francisco Posts: 63	to net or not to net? We will be traveling from Mumbai to Palitana and up to and around Patan, Mt. Abu, Udipar, Chittor, and Bundi. we will also be traveling through Ajmer, Jodphur, and make a stop at Osiyan.. Most of our stays in the bigger cities are in midrange guest houses - most air cooled.. Trying to figure out if we need to bring mosquito nets? nothing fancy, just something we can hang above our bed if need be.. I would be grateful for any advice or thoughts. __________________ "there's never going to be any answer" Robert Ashley

Aug 31st, 2005, 16:16	#2
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,019	Take a net. You may not use it, but you can guarantee that if you don't take one, you'll wish you had! Also take DEET. It's the best defence against mosquitos. __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

Aug 31st, 2005, 23:10	#4
camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 1,082	yes, take a net Forget any netting that needs to be hung from a wall or ceiling. There are some ceilings in old places that are 12 feet high! My (frequent) recommendation (and I do not own this company, just think they have the BEST mosquito nets--I own the "skeeter defeater"--it's amazing!) Go to: www.longroad.com to have a look.

Aug 31st, 2005, 23:18	#5
Chandra Compulsive India traveller Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oslo/Trondheim, Norway Posts: 195	Every time I leave India with my unused mosquito net I pormise myself that I'll leave it at home next time. Then, when the departure date is getting closer I change my mind for some strange reason and then drag it around the country or send it back half way through my trip. I'll leave it at home next time... Last edited by Chandra : Sep 11th, 2005 at 06:11.

Sep 1st, 2005, 02:07	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	I've never needed one when staying in AC hotels, except one, where I wish I'd realised how easily I could have bought one locally. They are so cheap in India: the one I use there now cost about 3 GBP. Most rooms have ceiling fans above the bed: how do people manage to hang their nets? I've always wondered this... __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Aug 31st, 2005, 19:51	#3
terra1 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san francisco Posts: 63	The Deet is packed... thank you that is sort of how it goes...

Sep 1st, 2005, 01:56	#6
Anders Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Posts: 630	I also used to carry a mosquito net around and never actually use it. Last time I did not bring it and I have absolutely no intention of ever taking it with me again.

Sep 1st, 2005, 02:12	#8
bijapuri laid traps for troubadours Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Priustan Posts: 2,598	you won't need net. DO pick up an electric skeeter coil, like a "Good Knight" brand, available at fine establishments all over India, although many of the mid rages lodges already will have them. __________________ Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

Sep 1st, 2005, 02:25	#9
tornado989 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 222	I have had quite a success against mosquitos when I used HIT !!!! ;-)

Sep 1st, 2005, 09:20	#10
Theon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 146	On my first and only trip, I went without a net and got numerous bites (say, 10-15) on a few occasions. I think if you keep yourself well covered and use repellant, you should be fine (I did neither until I smartened up at the end of my trip). Do Good Knight and such products work well? I bought the orange globe one when I went...can't remember the name... __________________ My First Time to India

Sep 1st, 2005, 09:44	#11
ammadas Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: minneapolis,mn Posts: 156	does the skeeter defeater take up alot room,can you carry it lets say in backpack?

Sep 11th, 2005, 07:05	#14
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Hang string from two points running it under the fan, Hang Net from said string!! This only works of course if you have a net with a single hang point!! For nets with four hang points a course in Blue Peter mechanics comes in handy!! I agree the mozzie zapper is great and much smaller and a lot less hassle than a net! Look for the brand with extra MMR

Sep 11th, 2005, 10:30	#15
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	I too strongly suggest your using an electronic mosquito repellent. Easily available at most places in India, its easy to use and easy to carry. The only drawback may be in smaller towns, where the electricity plays hide-n-seek. If you face a power failure during the night, the zapper will be pretty useless! __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

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