Whats the verdict on Mozzy nets?

Travelmore

Hi
Hey all you seasoned Indian travellers out there,
whats the verdict on Mozzie Nets ???

Are there needed or not?

I plan to start in Bombay and head North to Rajasthan and then to Nepal in Sep/Oct I don't want to carry one if its not a big problem.

Any good hints one using them? for a greenie (never used one before)
Are they as easy to put up as they look?

hhhmmmmm?

Thanks for any input

Midnite Toker

For a more detailed look into the issue, see this thread here

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tracyprier

They are a pain in the arse. They are fairly heavy and bulky which is no good if you subscribe to the "travel-lite" school of backpacking.

In 2 previous trips through India I never used a moz net and never needed one. Most of the time I got by fine by using mozzie coils and just keeping the ceiling fan on low to keep the air moving which you tend to do most of the time there anyway.

Also, there are often not any places to hang one from.

On my coming trip I am taking a little battery-powered mozzie repeller. It uses 1 D cell to power a little fan and uses impregnated pads of anti-moz stuff (pyretherym I think). Bought it at the supermarket for a few dollars.

Am also taking a pump-spray of pyretherym-based moz rep to spray on arms and legs at night.

Anyway, if you get to India and find that for some reason you absolutely need one just buy one there but personally I wouldn't bother.

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edwardseco

Wow, I don't know what to make of the previous post. Nylon nets are very light but I haven't seen them sold in India (less than a pound for non-free standing and more like 2 pounds for those with structure). Take light braided nylon cord and you can always find something to hang the net off from 2 points in the room. Please review the literature on Pyr. It warns AGAINST application to skin as it is quite potent. It is used on clothing only. I used the spray on my old cotton nets to reinforce the protection of my moth holed nets. Using it on clothing may be tricky as it appears to interact with DEET. Might be a better idea to just use DEET alone. The best form of DEET is time release so it lasts 8 hours or so (very volatile stuff). Lots of stuff on the net on this topic so..

Alan D

edwardseco. Welcome to the other side. You are obviously suffering withdrawal symptoms but no reason why you shouln't share your thoughts with us even when TT goes back on line!

Midnite Toker

seconded!