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Thread: Fly Mesh/screen Fabric?

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    Fly Mesh/screen Fabric?

    Done a bit of a search but cant find anything...

    What's a good fabric to get so I can hang a deer in the bush with out having to share my bounty with the flys?
    I don't mind buying the fabric and stitching it up myself.

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    I just go to spotlight and get net curtain and stich it into a long cylinder and then tie off each end. Nice and light and easy to wash.

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    Buy a sleeping bag liner, pack up small and no holes for flys.
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    Or a mosquito net. Or just buy a game bag, they're pretty cheap.
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    Plus 1 for net curtain. All I've used for the blocks that don't have a meatsafe. Cheap to buy/replace,easy to clean and keeps the blowies at bay.
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    What about Mutton Cloth (or cheese cloth), maybe not for a whole deer, otherwise game bags are about $30 I think

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    Quote Originally Posted by GMH72 View Post
    What about Mutton Cloth (or cheese cloth), maybe not for a whole deer, otherwise game bags are about $30 I think
    The trouble with mutton cloth is it sits tight on the skin and the bloody Flys manage to get their eggs through.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 25/08IMP View Post
    The trouble with mutton cloth is it sits tight on the skin and the bloody Flys manage to get their eggs through.

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    Cool thank you, will avoid that

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    Ullrich Aluminium in Hamilton used to sell Flymesh that was 1200 wide by the metre. Not sure if they still do but might be worth a look.

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    I like the idea of pillow cases. Can easy tie them up and hang them with some para cord.
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    Single sheet sown edge to edge slip over carcase and tie the ends with para cord or similar

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    Pillow case, kids sheets sewn up etc, I use a sleeping bag inner, lightweight and small to pack, warehouse has them for $20, wait for a sale
    Went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day but I couldn't find any.

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    Saw some made from weed mat from Bunnings. Owner got the missus sewing machine out and dadaaaa...

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    i use and old duvet cover, although the damn dog chewed some holes in it lol, now i have an old queen sheet sewn across bottom and down one side
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