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Effective insect protection for outdoor, camp and travel β without chemicals, simply as a physical barrier. On the move, the ultralight mosquito head net from BCB International keeps the pests off your face; at camp you hang up a mosquito net from Fosco Industries for 1 or 2 persons. Shipped from our Swiss warehouse, with personal advice.
Fosco nets for 1 or 2 persons protect your sleeping spot in the tent or under the tarp.
The ultralight BCB net with fine weave keeps your head and face free of bites.
Mesh fine enough to keep out even tiny midges and blackflies.
Purely mechanical protection β no repellent on the skin needed.
Anyone out in nature in summer knows the problem: at mountain lakes, in moors, on river banks and at the forest edge, mosquitoes, midges and horseflies quickly become a plague at dusk. The simplest and most reliable protection is a physical barrier that gives no skin to bite in the first place. There are two approaches for this: on the move, a mosquito head net keeps head and face clear; at the sleeping spot, a mosquito net hung overhead ensures a bite-free night. At Swiss-Sale.ch you will find both variants from two specialised brands β and the range is continuously expanding.
Whether worn on the body or hung above the sleeping spot β a different net is right depending on the situation. Here are the typical use cases.
Where there is no built-in mosquito net, a separate net provides peace. The Fosco Mosquito Net for 1 person (130 x 250 cm) protects the camp bed or sleeping bag of one person; the Fosco Mosquito Net for 2 persons (145 x 290 cm) covers correspondingly more area. Both can be hung above the sleeping spot β in the tent, under the tarp or over the hammock.
When hiking, foraging or working outdoors, a head net is the quickest solution. The BCB Mosquito Head Net Fine Weave is ultralight; pulled over a hat or cap it keeps the fabric off your face and shuts out even midges.
At the water and at dusk, mosquitoes are most active β exactly when anglers and hunters sit still. The head net keeps the pests off your face without you having to wave constantly, and disturbs neither view nor concentration.
In Switzerland in particular, mountain lakes, raised bogs and damp alpine pastures are known for their mosquitoes and midges. The fine weave of the BCB net also keeps out the tiny midges (blackflies) that still get through coarser nets.
On trips to Nordic countries, the tropics or wetlands, insect protection belongs in your luggage. The head net weighs almost nothing, and a mosquito net for the bed is the backup when the accommodation on site offers no protection.
In a bug-out bag or survival kit, a folded head net takes up hardly any space and can make the difference between rest and a sleepless night on a longer stay outdoors.
Two things determine the effect: the mesh size and the distance to the skin. The finer the weave, the smaller the insects kept out β a fine weave also shuts out midges that still pass through common mosquito nets. And bites can only be avoided where the net does not rest directly on the skin. With the head net, a hat brim creates this distance; with the mosquito net, the suspension above the sleeping spot.
| Product | Type | Size / weight | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCB Mosquito Head Net Fine Weave | Head net, ultralight | a few grams | on the move: hiking, hunting, fishing, travel |
| Fosco Mosquito Net 1-person | Mosquito net to hang up | 130 x 250 cm | sleeping spot for one person |
| Fosco Mosquito Net 2-person | Mosquito net to hang up | 145 x 290 cm | larger sleeping spot or for two |
You will always find the current selection in this category as well as at BCB International and Fosco Industries.
The nets are the basis. Combined with further measures you are best protected.
| Method | Protects | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquito head net | head, face, neck on the move | wear over a hat with a brim |
| Mosquito net | sleeping spot in tent or under tarp | hang above the bed, close the edges |
| Long, light-coloured clothing | arms, legs, torso | prefer a dense weave |
| Multifunctional scarf | neck and lower half of the face | see Scarves & Neck Gaiters |
BCB International, based in Cardiff (Wales), is one of the best-known suppliers of survival and field equipment in Europe. The company supplies the British Army and other NATO forces and is known for well-thought-out, field-proven products. The mosquito head net with fine weave is a typical example: simple, light and reliable in use.
Fosco Industries is a European supplier of army, outdoor and survival equipment with a broad range of practical field gear at fair prices. The mosquito nets in green for 1 or 2 persons are rugged, no-nonsense solutions to protect the sleeping spot from biting insects.
To keep the nets serving their purpose for a long time, a few simple tips help.
The nets protect against flying insects. They do not help against ticks, which in Switzerland lurk mainly in grass and undergrowth β for those, closed, long clothing and checking the skin after time outdoors are the most effective measures.
| You want... | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| ...to keep head and face clear on the move | BCB Mosquito Head Net Fine Weave |
| ...a bite-free sleeping spot on your own | Fosco Mosquito Net 1-person |
| ...more area or protection for two | Fosco Mosquito Net 2-person |
| ...to shut out midges at mountain lakes and moors | head net with fine weave |
| ...light protection for travel | BCB head net plus mosquito net as needed |
| ...a space-saving item for the survival kit | BCB Mosquito Head Net Fine Weave |
As a Swiss outdoor retailer we only select products we are convinced by. You get personal advice β by phone, by email or directly in our showroom in Menzingen ZG.
Here you can find all products from BCB International and Fosco Industries. Matching the insect protection, Scarves & Neck Gaiters and Headwear complement it well; for treating bites you will find supplies under First Aid & Emergencies. The full range of this section is at Protection & Rescue.
A mosquito head net is worn on the body and protects head and face while you are on the move. A mosquito net is hung above the sleeping spot and protects you at night in the tent, under the tarp or over the camp bed. For full protection the combination makes sense: head net for the day, mosquito net for the night.
The Fosco Mosquito Net for 1 person (130 x 250 cm) is enough for a single sleeping spot, such as a camp bed or a sleeping mat. The 2-person net (145 x 290 cm) covers more area and suits two people or when you want more freedom of movement under the net.
The net is spanned above the sleeping spot so that it fully covers it without resting directly on your face or body. Fasten it to a tent pole, a cord or a branch and tuck the edges under the mat or sleeping bag. That way no gap stays open through which mosquitoes could get in.
A mosquito head net is a fine-mesh net worn over head and face. It is best pulled over a hat or cap with a brim so the fabric keeps its distance from the skin β because mosquitoes can only bite where the net rests directly. That keeps face and neck free of bites without you having to apply repellent to the skin.
Fine weave refers to a particularly small mesh size. The finer the weave, the smaller the insects kept out. While common mosquito nets stop larger mosquitoes, a fine-weave net also keeps out tiny midges and blackflies that otherwise pass through the mesh.
The nets protect against flying biting insects such as mosquitoes, midges (blackflies) and horseflies. They are a purely mechanical barrier and work reliably as long as the fabric keeps its distance from the skin or the sleeping spot is fully spanned.
No. Ticks do not fly; they lurk in grass and undergrowth and reach the body from below. Against ticks, closed long clothing, trouser legs tucked into socks and thorough checking of the skin after time outdoors are the most effective measures. The insect nets are intended exclusively for flying insects.
It is strongly recommended. A hat or cap with a brim keeps the fabric off the face so mosquitoes cannot bite through the resting net. Without a brim the net rests against the skin and loses part of its effect.
The BCB net is ultralight and weighs only a few grams. Folded up it takes hardly any space and fits in any jacket or backpack pocket β ideal as a constant companion in your luggage or survival kit.
Yes, they are durable, reusable products. If needed you rinse them by hand with clear water and let them air-dry. Make sure to mend small tears in the fabric quickly, as even tiny holes let mosquitoes through.
At present we rely on mechanical protection through nets, which works reliably without power or chemicals. The range is, however, continuously expanding β possibly also with electronic mosquito repellers. It is best to check this category regularly or subscribe to our newsletter.
Yes. All items from the insect protection range are available from our warehouse in Menzingen (ZG) β no waiting time, no customs fees. Free shipping within Switzerland and Liechtenstein on orders over CHFΒ 100. Personal advice in our showroom or by phone on +41Β 41Β 755Β 34Β 33. If you are not satisfied, our 30-day voluntary return right applies.
Mosquito head net from BCB and mosquito nets from Fosco, shipped from Swiss stock. Advice on +41Β 41Β 755Β 34Β 33 or info@swiss-sale.ch.
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