[Paddlewise] Tarps & bug protection

	I've recently started to explore the use of tarp and bivy bag vs a tent for
one to two night bivouac applications. The tarp works like a charm in warm
weather for protection from the rain but the bugs are driving me absolutely
batty. The tarp I am using is an Integral Designs SilShelter that props up
beautifully with a half paddle on one end. But it is after all just a tarp
so there is nothing to keep the bugs at bay. The self supported bug shelters
that I have seen are too bulky for consideration and laying netting over my
body won't keep the bugs from biting me through the netting.

	I'm thinking of two options, first is to fabricate a netting "liner" for
the SilShelter that would hang inside the shelter and provide for 12" or so
of netting "wall" all of the way around the tarp. This would use a
significant amount of netting, may be prone to damage and would add
considerably to the bulk of the tarp. The second option is to modify the
SilSHelter by adding a skirt of bug netting all the way around the tarp.
This would required better sewing skills than I have and means that I'll be
stuck with the netting even when I don't need it.

	Does anyone have any thoughts, comments or recommendation for me?
	This is what the SilSHelter looks like -
http://www.integraldesigns.com/tarps-frame.htm

Thanks in advance for your comments.

Jed

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