Sea to Summit Mosquito Pyramid Net Shelter

The Sea to Summit Mosquito Pyramid Net Shelter is a single-point suspension mosquito net designed for use over a cot, sleeping pad, or mattress during trekking, travel, and wilderness camping. The asymmetric pyramid shape positions the apex toward the head end, maximizing usable headroom where it counts most. Available in Single and Double sizes, each packs into its own included stuff sack.

Headroom Where You Need It

Most pyramid nets center the apex directly overhead, which wastes headroom at the foot end and crowds the space where you actually sit up or read. The Sea to Summit Mosquito Pyramid Net Shelter offsets the hanging point toward the head end so the tallest part of the canopy is above your face and shoulders. That geometry makes a real difference on a long night: you can sit up, adjust gear, or reach for a headlamp without pressing your face into the mesh.

A Seal That Stays Closed

The overlapping flap at the base of the shelter tucks under a mattress or sleeping pad to create a bug-proof barrier at ground level, closing off the point where insects most often find their way in. Color-coded corner tapes make it straightforward to orient and tension the shelter correctly in low light, and the single suspension point means setup requires only one anchor above the sleeping area.

Fine Mesh, High Visibility

The 50D black mesh netting is woven at 500 holes per square inch (80 holes per cm²), a density that blocks mosquitoes while maintaining enough airflow to keep the interior livable in warm climates. Black mesh reduces glare and improves sightlines through the net compared with white or tan alternatives. The soft multi-filament polyester packs down small and does not hold a crease, so the shelter deploys flat and taut rather than bunched. A spray-on or wash-in permethrin treatment will not harm the material, allowing an additional layer of chemical protection if desired.

Features

• Asymmetric apex: hanging point offset toward head end for practical headroom
• 50D black hexagonal mesh: 500 holes per square inch (80 holes/cm²) for airflow and visibility
• Overlapping base flap: tucks under mattress or pad for a bug-proof seal
• Color-coded corner tapes: simplify orientation and tensioning during setup
• Adjustable height: single suspension point accommodates different ceiling heights
• Aluminium spreader pole: included with Double size to maintain shape across the wider footprint
• Included stuff sack: mesh and 100% Nylon sack pack together for transport

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Sea to Summit Mosquito Pyramid Net Shelter suits travelers, trekkers, and campers who sleep on a cot, sleeping pad, or mattress in environments where mosquitoes are a concern and a fixed overhead anchor point (such as a ceiling hook or beam) is available for suspension.

The shelter does not include poles or a frame and cannot stand on its own; it requires a single overhead suspension point to pitch. The 500 holes-per-square-inch mesh is not rated for no-see-ums, sandflies, or midges. Environments with those insects require a finer mesh of 2,000 holes per square inch. The shelter is also not suited to suspension under most tarps, which typically lack a central anchor point at the necessary height.

Common Questions

Does this shelter protect against no-see-ums, sandflies, or midges?

The Sea to Summit Mosquito Pyramid Net Shelter uses a 500 holes-per-square-inch mesh, which is effective against mosquitoes but not against no-see-ums, sandflies, or midges. Those insects require a finer 2,000 holes-per-square-inch mesh. If travel destinations include areas where those insects are common, a finer-mesh shelter or headnet is the appropriate choice.

Does the shelter need poles or a frame to pitch?

The Sea to Summit Mosquito Pyramid Net Shelter does not include poles or a frame and is not freestanding. It is designed to hang from a single overhead anchor point (such as a ceiling hook, beam, or hostel ceiling) and relies on that suspension point to hold its pyramid shape above the sleeping area.

Can this be hung underneath a tarp?

Suspension under most tarps is not practical for the Mosquito Pyramid Net Shelter. Tarps generally lack a central overhead anchor point, and the height of the shelter would require the tarp to be pitched unusually high off the ground. For use under a tarp, a different shelter design is more appropriate.

Can I apply permethrin to the mesh?

A spray-on or wash-in permethrin treatment will not harm the Mosquito Pyramid Net Shelter's mesh material. Permethrin can be applied as an additional layer of insect protection beyond the physical barrier the mesh provides.

What is the difference between the Single and Double sizes?

The Single Mosquito Pyramid Net Shelter measures 122 × 221 × 107 cm (48 × 87 × 42 in) and weighs 160 g (5.6 oz). The Double measures 170 × 240 × 130 cm (67 × 94 × 51 in) and weighs 250 g (8.8 oz). The Double also includes an aluminium spreader pole to maintain its wider shape; the Single does not include a spreader pole.