Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net

The Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net is a lightweight, packable head net made from soft 100% polyester hexagonal mesh with 500 holes per square inch, designed to protect against mosquitoes and most biting insects during camping, backpacking, and overlanding trips. The black mesh improves visibility compared to white or olive alternatives, and the net fits over a hat or bare head. It packs into its own included nylon stuff sack and weighs 0.8 oz (24 g).

Black Mesh for Better Visibility

Most head nets use white or olive mesh, which creates a noticeable tint across your field of view. The Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net uses black mesh, which reduces that visual interference and makes it easier to read a map, navigate terrain, or spot wildlife without constantly fighting the color cast. When you're wearing a head net for hours at a stretch, that difference in visibility becomes a real comfort factor.

Soft Mesh That Stays Comfortable

The hexagonal mesh is woven from soft multifilament polyester rather than stiffer monofilament materials. Against your face and neck, that means less scratching and irritation during extended wear. The hexagonal pattern also maximizes airflow for the mesh density, which matters in the warm, humid conditions where mosquitoes are most active. The elasticized drawcord at the neck is long enough to tuck into a collar, keeping the net secure without gaps.

Packable and Permethrin-Compatible

The Mosquito Head Net comes packaged in its own small nylon stuff sack, so it takes up minimal space in a pack pocket or kit bag and is always ready when conditions change. The polyester mesh, drawcord, and barrel lock are all compatible with permethrin spray treatment. The materials will not be damaged by it, making it straightforward to add a chemical repellent layer if the environment calls for it.

Features

• Black hexagonal mesh: 500 holes per square inch (80 holes per cm²) for optimum airflow and better visibility than white or olive mesh
• Soft multifilament polyester: comfortable against skin during extended wear
• Wide fit: sized to wear over a hat or directly on the head
• Elasticized drawcord closure: generous neck length for tucking into collars
• Included stuff sack: 100% nylon, keeps the net compact and ready to deploy
• Permethrin-compatible: mesh, drawcord, and barrel lock withstand permethrin spray treatment

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net suits backpackers, overlanders, and campers who need reliable, lightweight mosquito protection in warm climates where mosquitoes, flies, ticks, and similar insects are active. It is wide enough to wear over a brimmed hat, which keeps the mesh away from the face without a stiffener ring, and it is light and compact enough to carry on every trip as a precaution. It can help reduce exposure to mosquito-borne illnesses including malaria, dengue fever, and Japanese encephalitis.

The Mosquito Head Net does not include a stiffener ring; wearing it over a hat is the recommended way to create clearance between the mesh and skin. At 500 holes per square inch, this net is not rated for no-see-ums, sandflies, or midges, which require a finer mesh. Sea to Summit makes a separate Ultra-Fine Mesh Headnet for those conditions. The net has no built-in insect repellent; permethrin must be applied separately by the user.

Common Questions

Does the Mosquito Head Net have a stiffener ring to hold the mesh away from the face?

The Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net does not include a stiffener ring. Omitting the ring keeps the net exceptionally light and compact. Wearing it over a brimmed hat creates the clearance between the mesh and skin, which is the recommended approach and works well in practice.

Can this head net be treated with permethrin spray?

Yes. The polyester mesh, drawcord, and barrel lock on the Mosquito Head Net are all compatible with permethrin spray treatment and will not be damaged by it. Permethrin must be purchased and applied separately by the user; the net does not come pre-treated.

Will this head net protect against no-see-ums, sandflies, or midges?

No. The Mosquito Head Net uses a 500-hole-per-square-inch mesh, which provides excellent airflow and effective protection against mosquitoes and most common biting insects, but no-see-ums, sandflies, and midges require a significantly finer mesh. Sea to Summit's Ultra-Fine Mesh Headnet is designed for those conditions.