Midge Head Net Comparison Table
Product Name: | Highlander Micro Midge Head Net | Purple Turtle Head Net with Visor | Totally Herby The Stopper | Smidge Head Net | Lifesystems Midge and Mosquito Head Net | Purple Turtle Head Net – Over a Hat with Visor |
Midges or Mosquitoes? | Midges and Mosquitoes | Midges and Mosquitoes | Midges and Mosquitoes | Midges and Mosquitoes | Midges and Mosquitoes | Midges and Mosquitoes |
Holes per Square Inch | 600 | 800 | 3000 | 600 | 1001 | 800 |
Colour and Visibility | Green – Good | Black, White & Khaki- Very Good | Various – Good, but net can shimmer in direct sunlight | Green – Average | Black – Average | Black, White & Khaki – Very Good |
Fabric | Polyester | Woven nylon mesh and a cotton crown | Nylon | Polyester | Polyester | Woven nylon mesh |
Will it fit over a hat? | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Width and Length | 32 cm width x 50 cm length | 40 cm width x 50 cm length | 35 cm width x 45 cm length | 38 cm width x 55 cm length | 33 cm width x 46 cm length | 50 cm width x 70 cm length |
Neck Fastening | Elasticated | Elasticated | Elasticated neck with a 6 cm ‘collarette’ that can be tucked inside your shirt | Toggled draw cord neck | Toggled draw cord neck | Adjustable, elasticated toggle neck or elasticated |
Is it supplied with a pouch? | Showerproof stuff sack with a draw string and toggle | Clear plastic zip lock bag | supplied in a plastic re-sealable bag | Showerproof stuff sack with a draw string and toggle | Showerproof stuff sack with a draw string and toggle | Clear plastic zip lock bag |
Weight (including pouch) | 50g | 50g | 40g | 40g | 40g | 60g |
The Purple Turtle Says… | “Provides effective protection against midges, mosquitoes, flies, ticks and most other biting or stinging insects” | “This head net is the only one that has a visor and is perfect for when you need great visibility” | “It even has a showerproof, breathable micro fibre top in place of the mesh because it has been known to rain from time to time in Scotland!” | “Made from 100% breathable micro fibre woven into a super fine mesh to give you excellent visibility and comfort, while keeping pesky predators out” | “The LifeSystems Midge & Mosquito Head Net is designed for use in areas with a high population of small and biting insects” | “As it’s designed for use over a hat, it gives you more room around the face” |