Coghlan's No-See-Um Head Net, One Size, Model: 0160

This netting does stop "no-see'ems", which is very nice. Recommended.

Fine to have and not need but it is horrid to need this net hat and not have one. It is not a perfect system but it will keep most of the bloodsuckers at bay. Easy enough to put on and see thru. Need a hat with a brim to push the material away from the face just a bit. Easy to carry with, as you dont need to wear this thing the whole time, just around the pesky bugs. Dont kill the bugs, its their house youre trapesing through! Just ward the bugs away, don't further the mass extinction event! Thanks!

It doesn't cost a lot, it works, & it's super light. Might take a couple seconds to get used to seeing out of the fine netting, but I find it manageable. I use a ballcap under it to keep it off my face. While it has a loop to attach the bottom to a button of a shirt, I don't wear button up shirts when hiking so I can't say if this loop works well or not. I will say that if you were to try to use this button loop to secure the netting to your shirt then it will put the netting seam directly in front of your face - which, wouldn't bug me personally, but you might feel differently.

I wear this over a baseball cap and between this, long clothes and picariden, I don't have as much trouble with insects as some. One of those items that is simple and just works. A good trick I started doing recently was to use this instead of a stuff sack for extra clothing items. I don't bring much but its a good way to organize a bit better while giving this a use. I think it also speaks for the construction and materials because I can handle this often without worry of accidentally tearing holes.

We live in FL and my husband does a lot of yard work in our woods. We have a lot of mosquitos, no seeums and ticks. This keeps all those biters away!

I know Coughlan's to be a highly respectable brand from other products of theirs I've used for years and continue to enjoy. Unfortunately this particular headnet fails to live up to their reputation, and I nearly returned it but was told by a family member not to bother because it's better to have *some* protection than zilch. Just know: this is not really made for actual noseeum insects such as midges and tiny gnats. The netting is fairly coarse and would be great for mosquitoes and flies and such. It is very much inadequate for midges, and I'm frankly stunned and amazed that a well-respected company like Coughlan's is shipping this product with this claim.The netting on what we received has pore / net spaces approaching 1mm, and that's simply not going to work for our midges, which easily pass through it along their axis.So... if you need this for mosquito protection, great product. The sewing is fine, no gaps there! But if you need this for what its name implies, keep looking, or buy it and suffer the onslaught.Summary: what the heck, Coughlans? Seriously, you're better than this.

My kids hate bugs, I don't mind them as long as they are not biting my face. I do not want to put insecticide on my face so in bad bug situations this is a much better option.The Good: Works as intended! As noted in the Amazon feedback review from Coghlan's, the current model (got mine in 2016) was improved to be longer and fits over all standard hat types.The Bad: Does not work with t-shirts or tanktops or any low neckline shirt. No product made for only the head will do that, look at the shirt or full body model for that kind of protection.The Ugly: Yes this thing is ugly, look at the product picture and imagine how you would look in a head net.... And yes like the other people mentioned, their is a slight green tint due to the very small no-see-ums hole size requirement.In summary all things considered I highly recommend a head net: This is not a beach wear item, but if you are camping or canoeing in the deep woods and get a swarm of flying insects liking your scent, you can protect your face until you get to better cover (like a closed tent). Additionally if you care more about protecting your your face from chemicals than protecting your vanity, then this product is for you.

Only received 4 out of the 5 I ordered. Pending the companies response.