Yay, camo netting!

[MrNoodly]

I have a tarp I've been using for shade. The main problem is that it becomes a sail in the slightest wind. I'd been thinking about camo netting. It doesn't have as much shade capability, but it's less bothered by wind. Then I came across some white (for snow) camo netting in a surplus store. White doesn't absorb as much heat as green and brown so it should work better for my purposes.

 

[psytechguy]

Hey man, your awning's got holes in it.

 

[MrNoodly]

Hey man, your awning's got holes in it.

Darned moths!

 

[WheelEstate USA]

I like camo netting a lot. It vents the heat and is real handy in the desert.
Currently, we've got some heavy shade cloth that works real well. Tarps are ok if its rainy, but in the heat they can cook ya with the trapped heat.

The snow camo looks pretty neat.

 

[Patrick46]

Darned moths!

I was thinking Hail Storm!


I find it interesting, that Cabelas (where the world buys all their hunting, camping, and outdoor supplies)...does NOT carry camoflage tarps!!!! They're not in their catalogs, nor on their website...and I've looked in both! (altho they do carry a large selection of tarps and tents)!

I figured that hunters would use them for around their duck blinds, and tenters and outers who want their privacy, would use them for blinds.
I wanted one for surrounding my campsites for maximum stealth.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :huh:

 

[psytechguy]

Only ones I've ever seen were mil-surplus.

 

[highdesertranger]

I like the camo netting the good stuff is mil surplus. I can't find it locally for a reasonable price and when I fine a good price online they want a fortune to ship the stuff. highdesertranger

 

[MrNoodly]

Only ones I've ever seen were mil-surplus.

The Ace Hardware in Blythe, CA sells it. I noticed it when I was in there this past winter before and after RTR.

 

[LeeRevell]

I like it. Doesn't look so 'tacticool/survivalistic.... Goes with the white van nicely.

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Miller's Outpost in Tucson has tons of camo netting. I don't know about their shipping policy, but they can be found online.

At one time, I bought a couple huge ones at a yard sale pretty cheap. Its great stuff, but big ones take up space too. Space is my main reason for using shade cloth....and it works quite well.

The dappled shadow on the white van looks cool tho.

 

[MrNoodly]

Its great stuff, but big ones take up space too. Space is my main reason for using shade cloth....

Mine is 9 x 9. There's evidence it was cut down from a bigger piece. Without trying too hard I can fold it to 1 x 1 x 0.5. There's a spot under my bed where it fits nicely.

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Mine is 9 x 9. There's evidence it was cut down from a bigger piece. Without trying too hard I can fold it to 1 x 1 x 0.5. There's a spot under my bed where it fits nicely.

The stuff I had was 24'x24' and heavy mil-surpus desert camo. When folded, the 2 were quite a pile.

 

[Ella1]

The stuff I had was 24'x24' and heavy mil-surpus desert camo. When folded, the 2 were quite a pile.

How are you attaching it to the van, and how is it supported, both out from, and side to side so it doesn't collapse? Is it free-standing? I have shade cloth and plastic pipe, even some old tent poles. How do you build the support?

 

[LowTech]

Nice find. I use camo netting often (how could I not?) Some times I have found that I need to upgrade the netting under the material. I've found that fishing nets works well for that. I've also found that just for heat and shade something called Aluminet it's super for shade and is hardly effected by the wind, packs down pretty small and light.
http://aluminetshadecloth.com/index.html

 

[wayne49]

I have this in my wish list.

Camosystems Woodland 10' X 20' Military Mesh Reinforced Camo Netting Price: $129.99

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E5PIERM...TF8&colid=1DIV0HI4LH3MS&coliid=I211BN0T1S02TC

 

[Canine]

Brings back memories. The mil surplus style is heavy... I remember back in the 70's covering the guns (artillery) with it and man it was bulky, snagged on everything and weighed a ton. Glad to see some attractive and lighter weight products out there. I won't use it as it may draw a slight bit of attention when I'm in the strip mall parking lot trying to boondock but for you campers, works great!