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Summer Sock
$89.00
This is my version of a summer sock. It is made from ARGON 90 and Nanoseeum so it is breathable but has a quality DWR for quilt protection.
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This is my version of a summer sock. It is made from ARGON 90 and Nanoseeum so it is breathable but has a quality DWR for quilt protection. I have 11 foot and 10 foot versions. It is designed to work with a hammock with a ridgeline. Tapered on one end and drawstring on the other. The Summer sock has a panel nanoseeum the full length of the sock and can be turned to vary the amount of venting. This will come in a medium mesh stuff sack. Comes in black and of course it is made in the USA.
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lesliekgreen –
so the zipper is horizontal between the Argon and Nanoseemum?? How wide is the zipper?
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Carolyn Palmer –
The zipper on a summer sock will be 105″ as we will be able to utilize the full length of the zipper. Yes it is a horizontal zipper.
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daniellatimer –
How does this work if you don’t choose the zipper version? How do you get in and how do you seal it so bugs can’t get in?
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Carolyn Palmer –
You will seal up the foot end and then once you are in you will pull it over your head and then draw it shut. Please see the following video:
https://youtu.be/GnpiAzvY6vw
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gavainm –
I have an 11′ hammock with a structural ridgeline set to 110″ (~9′). Would the 11′ or 10′ sock work best for me?
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greg placides (verified owner) –
I really do not know how iv’e overlooked this amazing piece of gear! Iv’e went bonkers with modular hammock set ups & i really missed the simplicity of a netless hammock. This sweet piece of gear plays a couple of important roles & advantages .
Half of the sock is made with argon 90 , the same material as the winter sock & the other half bugnet. Yes you take more pack weight with this system but its not with any regrets. Rather than deciding what piece to bring on a modular setup , its all here for you ..all the time.
Yesterday i camped & in the day it was a breezy 60 degrees, by night it dipped into the high 30s. No getting out to unzip a net to replace with a top cover…just steer the summer sock as a lean to , top cover or net option. Amazing functional piece of gear!
The wide mouth opening is on one end so you can easily manage & set up under quilt & the side zip makes entrance & exit a breeze! Great thing about this is there is NO proprietary top cover or bugnet, this will fit over any of your favorite 10′-11′ gathered end hammocks for winter or summer.
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joshualeeyates (verified owner) –
I effed around and tried a cheap bugnet, and it would definitely work… but that summer sock tho. I’m here to say: this is the right choice, boys and girls. The quality is a 10, the customer service is a 10, the shipping time is a 10. A product like this shows just how much DutchWare puts into innovation and quality. It’s smart, it’s effective, and it’s worth every penny. This place is the kind of company you wish every company was like: completely customer focused.
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James Hulin (verified owner) –
I had a conflict in simultaneously meeting 4 criteria for backpacking: low weight for backpacking, no chemical treatment for bugs (permetherine), use of under/top quilts when cold, no bug bights through hammock in summer–in my area only a double hammock will stop bights with a regular bug net since bug nets touch sides of hammock (elbows, feet, etc exposed). Then I discovered the summer sock and all my problems were solved: It is a lightweight bug net, the argon bottom acts as very lightweight “second layer” to prevent bug bights such that I can now use a lightweight single layer hammock versus heavier double-layer to stop bug bights and all without chemical treatment. It has the added bonus then when a strong breeze blows and/or it is cold (no mosquitoes around), I can roll it over to block wind and it will fit over my under-quilt. What a fabulous product…just what I have been looking for. Few products meet such a wide range of needs and this product does it with top quality! Cheers to Dutch
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Josh –
If used on a Chameleon… will this fit around the Sidecar so its contents are still available from inside the hammock?
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ChristianMundt –
Can this be machine washed and dried?
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admin –
Yes, gentle cycle in cold water.
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RaymondBailey –
What does 11′ version weigh?
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admin –
10 ft = 220 grams
11 ft = 255 grams
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Tony –
I got the summer version and find it to be quite well made.
I got the summer version and find it to be quite well made. It fits 72″ wide hammocks just fine and slips on and over with ease. Very breathable, yet it’s nice to be able to twist the bottom towards the wind to create a blast shield. I’ll probably order the winter version once fall comes around.
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John –
I purchased the summer version.
I purchased the summer version. In initial backyard testing I was able to rotate it so the argon solid side was to windward and screen side was to leeward. Perfect to take the bite out of a spring breeze. Also easily fit over my Jarbridge underquilt.
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BrentBond –
What size stuff sack do you recommend for the summer sock?
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admin –
It should be about the size of a Nerf football I think 1.5 liter.
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Brian (verified owner) –
NO MORE BUGS!
An essential addition to any hammock when camping or hanging out by the water. Without an underquilt, I used the summer sock to keep warm throughout a brisk spring night by simply rotating the net side down. I’ll be picking up the winter version when the weather gets colder.
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Cheerio (verified owner) –
Dual Purpose
Very well made and worked much better than I expected. I got this to protect me from the bugs but it turned out to be quite cold on the nights I was hiking so I twisted it around and made myself a hammock/tent and stayed really warm. I recommend this as a dual purpose item.
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Barbara (verified owner) –
Quality product. Easy to use.
First off, DWG website is so attractive, informative and user friendly. A few hrs after I placed order, it was shipped. Got it two days later. What service! Also liked that after I placed order, I was informed I would be notified when shipped. Some websites leave you guessing.
Love the Summer Sock. The materials are flawless and the net especially seems really sturdy. It is very easy to get on the hammock and to use. I have a winter sock but still may buy Dutch’s
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PaulCory –
Does this also make a good bug net replacement? Something that is good for the bugs that are out in the evening, but also good for when it cools off at night?
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admin –
Yes, it will help retain heat and keep bugs out. You can rotate it around putting the fabric on top which makes it more of a heat retaining sock. With the bugnet on top it will be more of a splash guard and quilt protector while blocking a lot of wind.
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Clive Powner (verified owner) –
Got the summer sock I ordered in Woodland camo with zip for my sea to summit solo.
Fit’s great, it all fit’s into my double ended stuff sack from Dutch without having to take it off.
Next order is the winter sock with zip Woodland camo.
Thank’s Dutch & your team.
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briggdon –
I have an 11ft hammock with a 104″ ridgeline ( I like a lot of sag) Will this item still work and fit an underquilt in there and everything? Thanks in advance for your help.
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Carolyn Palmer –
yes they are made to fit over your underquilt
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khaomoo –
What are the dimensions of this thing? I’m specifically interested in knowing the width.
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DutchWare Gear –
The width is 48″
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Greg Redekop –
I have watched the video, and seen it being rotated to have the Argon 90 on top, and bug mesh on the bottom… I was wondering how “stable” it is… for instance, if I have the Argon on the bottom, does it tend to “stay” that way, assuming I don’t actively rotate it ( such as in the video )
Thanks
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DutchWare Gear –
Yes it will stay that was as that is the actual intended use for it.
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Dan Ray –
Is the argon portion water repellent or can it be sprayed to make it water repellent?
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DutchWare Gear –
Argon is not water resistant as it is a breathable fabric. You can spray it if you desire to.
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Josh Bartlett –
Does the tapered end have a loop or anything to keep it attached, so it doesn’t pull away from the end of the hammock?
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jessie.christian7 –
How many zippers does the zippered version have? I am interested to know if the zipper(s) can stop in the middle of the sock.
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Carolyn –
There will only be a zipper on one side and you will be able to choose where your opening is as it has the vision zipper on it. (same style as the chameleon)
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bkavdz –
In description it say there is a DWR but in questions below you’re say it is not water resistant. I just want to clarify this.
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Carolyn –
It is not water proof as the DWR will only make it water resistant.
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tdpemb –
Will the 10’sock work with a 11′ hammock or do I need an 11′ sock?
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chasts (verified owner) –
For all curious about the length; I reached out to Dutch and team asking if I needed 10′ or 11′ summer sock for my 11′ hammock since ridge line reduces length to 9ish feet when hung. Response was definitely 11′ sock and that’s what I have and it is AMAZING!!!
The usefulness and quality over a generic bug net is unquestionable. I won’t belabor all the details go check out videos. It is exactly as described. I have the “with zipper” flavor and I find I use both zipper and gathered end openings. I leave mine on and store with my hammock. So when I want it out of the way and don’t want to take my hammock down I just loosen gathered end and push out of the way, done! I also find that I use the bottom more than I thought I would. From using it as a sunscreen when I don’t want to put up a tarp, to windscreen, to water repellant for underquilt, to a place to put light things I don’t want on the ground such as shoes or my jacket or pillow when not in use.
This is the ultimate accessory for a netless hammock. So many options, uses and great quality from Dutch and crew!
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mark.taniwha –
Hi there
Paired to one of your 11′ wide hammocks, could the zipped summer net support circa 20oz of 2 season insulation in place on its own, rather than using a tailored UQ? Would it end up hanging too gappy to be effective? Thanks, Mark
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Carolyn (verified owner) –
It would gap to much to be affective for you.
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Nick Dreiling (verified owner) –
My son jumped in this and poped the zippers. I can get one back on, but the inside one i can’t. Any tips on how to fix this?
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Carolyn (verified owner) –
Please send us an email at sales@dutchwaregear.com and we can address this for you.
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zluster123 –
Will the 11ft zipped work with the 11ft wide?
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Dave Gantz –
Yes. All of our socks fit our wide hammocks.
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ray –
Says the 10′ w/out zipper weighs 90g less than the 11′ w/out zipper, but that the 10′ w/ zipper weighs *more* than the 11′ w/ zipper. Are the weights here accurate?
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Elijah Kraatz –
Can I make this function as an under quilt protectors in windy conditions? I camped in 15 mph winds last month with no UQP and froze me bum off!
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Dave Gantz –
Yes, this Argon fabric on the bottom will help to protect you from wind and some water too. It won’t be snug to your hammock and quilt like an UQP, but it will provide some protection.
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richard –
Is there a version that would fit the 12 footer netless?
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rrritchie –
I will be buying your 12′ hammock as soon as this summer sock is available in a 12′ length. When might that happen? Thanks.
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Dave Gantz –
Send us an email in August to see if we can custom make a 12′ sock for you.
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Brian Marcin (verified owner) –
Awesome piece of gear, I’m loving this bug net with quilt protection and some extra warmth if needed. It is so versatile and lightweight, such a good product. I’m quickly becoming a Dutch nerd and find myself looking through the items on the site just for the enjoyment of it. Can’t decide what I like more all the cool gear or the stellar service and people at Dutchware. Thank you everybody…at Dutchware!
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Justin Faso –
What size would you recommend for an eno doublenest with whoopie sling suspension.
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Dave Gantz –
If your doublenest is 9’6″ long, the 10ft Summer Sock will work great.
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icssshyahoo (verified owner) –
I have two hammocks with integrated zip on/off bug nets: a Haven tent hammock and a Pinnacle 360 11′ hammock. For different reasons I don’t like the bug nets on either hammock, and I’ve looked at a lot of stand alone nets to replace either or both of these. I bought the 11 foot summer sock with zipper, primarily to replace the zip-in bug net on the 11′ gathered end hammock, and it is PERFECT. If fits very well, it gives me 360 degree bug protection, the zipper works smoothly, it is plenty big and it is very light weight. The pleasant surprise was that the summer sock also fits my Haven hammock tent perfectly! It slides over the Haven tent hammock when it is fully hung and assembled, and it solves a couple of problems I have with the Haven. The biggest problem I have with the Haven tent hammock is that the width (I have the 24 inch version) is too narrow for me to sleep comfortably on my stomach or sides, since I like to bend me arms and legs so much that they extend beyond the raised sides of the hammock. Because the summer sock hangs from the ridge line, pushing beyond the edges of the tent is not a problem (except for the raised tent edge, which I’ll address below). The sock also solves the other big problem I have with the Haven tent — the comfort of the included structural sleeping pad. To address the comfort issue I added a self inflating foam pad on top. This not only made the bed much more comfortable, it also raised the level of the bed enough that I can comfortable stick my bent leg out the side without hitting the side wall. The down side was that with the foam pad in the tent bed it’s almost impossible to use (zip) the integrated bug net. The summer sock addresses these problems and provides a second layer of bug protection outside the tent material, along with wind and light protection when rotated to the fabric side. When not needed the sock can be slid to the end of the tent. And I swear that the summer sock netting allows for more air flow than the integrated net. The summer sock is a fantastic product! The only caveat I offer is that I don’t know if fit of the summer sock on the Haven hammock tent is affected by the weight of the occupant (I weight about 160).
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Eric Owens –
Is it possible to turn this into a four season sock? Use DWR for the body, and instead of no-seeum full length on top, run it from mid way to the head. Then add a flap of argon 90 on the inside, with toggles and gross grain loops to close it up for winter use. The toggles can them be used to customize how the winter cover should vent condensation.
How much would this customization cost?
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Dave Gantz –
Have a look at our Winter Sock, https://dutchwaregear.com/product/vented-winter-sock/ and send us an email directly with any custom requests: sales@dutchwaregear.com
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James Hulin (verified owner) –
Summer sock allows use of single layer hammock without bug bites at elbows and feet where the bug net touches hammock sides since the bottom half of the bug net is a solid fabric. It serves as a water resistant shield on top for heavy dew or a leaking tarp. It can also shield against rain splatter from underneath, it blocks sun for day sleeping, can be turned to block wind from either side, the solid fabric can be on top to make you slightly warmer. the wide opening on one end allows sliding the net back out of the way without having to remove under quilt or other hammock objects (topquilt, pillow, etc). It’s better than an integrated bug net that pulls up hammock sides affecting lay and avoids issue of integrated zippers from opening upon further upon entry and being hard to close. It is lighter weight than a double layer hammock with integrated bug net yet yields the same bug protection. What more could you ask for? It is so much more than just a bug net…it has solved a lot of hammock camping issues with this single low cost, low weight item.
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cameron.macmartin –
Can this be used as a rain tarp as well?
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Alex Thomas –
No, it is not waterproof.
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dc528junk –
Will i leak through that mesh window? Can it be rotated around to face downwards to prevent water from leaking in?
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Alex Thomas –
This isn’t meant to be waterproof. You would need a tarp over top of you which would protect from the rain.
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rhotic (verified owner) –
At first I feared I might have buyer’s remorse about the extra ounces and cost over a plain mesh net, but I have loved this thing from the first use! The solid side does a great job blocking chilly breezes on tarpless stargazing nights, or dew from forming on my underside. Easy to grab it and rotate it around me while half asleep if the conditions change. I can rotate the whole thing to enter/exit the zipper from either side if needed. Lots of storage space to chuck my extra layers in the bottom before going to sleep. When base camping, I like to open it up during the day to lounge netless. I wouldn’t be able to do this with a traditional net without taking the whole hammock down; with the sock, it only takes a few seconds. I also use it as a sort of loose storage sack for my whole setup: hammock, underquilt, pillow, various ridgeline accoutrements and all. Since the bottom side is smooth, it’s ok to let it flop on the ground as I adjust my suspension, and I don’t have to deal with hundreds of pine needles snagging the bottom or dust entering as I would with an all-mesh net. Such a nice and simple design, yet it’s obvious that it has been fine tuned to perfection from lots of hammocking experience and care. And like everything I’ve bought from Dutchware, the materials and construction are excellent.
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temptingthemuse –
Is the zipper opening now standard on this product ?
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Alex Thomas –
yes, that is now the standard option.
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angie-dutchwaregear (verified owner) –
I’ve been looking a long time for a bug net that 1. opened fully at one end for the convenience of being able to set up my hammock, quilt, underquilt and all my other gear without having to work, stooping and finageling, through the bugnet zipper or bottom access hole. The opening is huge before it’s gathered. This makes set-up so much more convenient. 2. I wanted to be able to open it fully horizontally so that I had the option of hanging out in a seated position without the interference or ripping of the bug net. The nearly full-length horizontal orientation of the zipper allows for comfort, a good view, airflow and socialization, and allows you to deploy it immediately & conveniently, should the need arise. 3. Lastly, I desperately wanted something I could use in the summer that prevented biting insects from feasting on me when I’m not using an underquilt in warm weather. Typically, the hammock stretches taut, and biting insects have absolutely torn me up right through the bugnet. 4. With the option to rotate the opaque argon fabric to the top, I have the increased climate control noted in the description and video, but BONUS points are: that it allows for privacy that tent campers often cite as reasons they don’t hammock camp; that it has a lash/zing-it gathering line (as opposed to the more typical shock-cord that bunches up, stalls closure and eventually loses elasticity) & gathering the open end is effortless and fast; that the entire setup is very light; and the fact that the argon is water resistant and helps protect an underquilt. Although it’s not as light as those without zippers, it’s not my heaviest bugnet, and it’s the mostly costly of the 5 setups I’ve tried so far. The zipper’s added versatility is worth the weight & I’m happy to support innovation. I cannot tell you how long I have been trolling the internet looking for something that has everything I feel I need. I had given up & resigned myself to sewing my own when I found yours. Care should be taken to keep the argon fabric out of the zipper, my only complaint. I couldn’t be happier.
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