How to Use the Underfloor Storage Net in Your Tree Tent

Quick answer

Hang the underfloor storage net beneath the tent floor, attach it at the designated anchor points on both sides, and tension it so the mesh sits flat rather than sagging into a pouch. Load heavier items first and spread weight evenly across the net, then re-check tension once the tent is fully pitched and occupied. The net holds gear off the sleeping surface, but it is a storage layer, not a load-bearing platform, so keep total weight modest and balanced.

The space under a tree tent floor is one of the most useful storage areas in camp, and the underfloor storage net is what makes it work. Instead of stacking bags against the hatch or leaving boots swinging in the breeze, you get a dedicated layer that keeps gear organized, off the ground, and out of the way of sleepers.

Setup is straightforward, but a few details decide whether the net stays flat and quiet or sags, shifts, and dumps a duffel bag at 2 a.m. Work through the steps below in order, and check tension again after the tent is fully pitched and someone is inside.

Why an underfloor net earns its place

In a tree tent, floor space is sleeping space. Anything you drop inside competes with your pad, quilt, and the person next to you. An underfloor net moves that clutter below the floor, where it stays dry, off the ground, and reachable through the hatch. It also keeps the tent interior calmer, which matters most on multi-night trips when gear tends to accumulate.

The tradeoff is that an underfloor net only helps if it is tensioned correctly. A slack net bunches into a hammock-shaped pocket that swings, gathers water, and makes items hard to find. A properly tensioned net reads as a flat shelf under the floor, so gear stays put and stays sorted.

• Keep sleeping bags, pads, and clothing inside the tent; send shoes, cook kits, and duffels below.
• Treat the net as storage, not a seat or a step.

Before you start: pitch first, net second

Attach the net after the tent is pitched and tensioned, not before. If you rig the net while the tent is still loose, you will tension it against a floor that is about to move, and it will end up slack once the tent settles. Pitch the tent, tension the straps, and confirm the floor sits level before you touch the net.

Have your gear staged nearby so you can load in one pass. This is also the moment to check that the hatch area is clear and that nothing sharp is sitting where the net will press against the floor.

• Common mistake: hanging the net on a half-pitched tent, then wondering why it sags after final tensioning.

Attach the net at the anchor points

Work around the perimeter and connect the net at each designated anchor point, matching clips or loops to their corresponding attachment points. Attach loosely at first, then go back around and tighten. Attaching one side fully before the other pulls the net off-center and puts uneven strain on a single edge.

Once all points are connected, step back and look at the net from below. It should sit roughly parallel to the floor with no obvious twist. If one corner rides higher than the others, loosen the opposite corner and reset before you add weight.

• Checkpoint: all anchor points connected, no twists, net sitting parallel to the floor.

Tension the net flat, not tight

Tension the net until the mesh is flat and firm, then stop. Over-tightening pulls the floor fabric and can distort the tent's shape; under-tightening leaves a sagging pouch. Aim for a surface that barely gives when you press it with a flat palm. Adjust in small increments around the perimeter rather than cranking one point hard.

Re-check tension after the tent is occupied. Body weight changes how the floor sits, and a net that looked flat on an empty tent often needs a small correction once someone climbs in.

• Common mistake: tightening one side until the net looks flat, which leaves the opposite side slack.

Load heavier items first and spread the weight

Place heavier items in the center of the net and lighter items toward the edges. Distributing weight evenly keeps the net flat and prevents one corner from pulling down. Keep hard-edged gear away from the floor fabric above, and avoid stacking anything tall enough to press up into the sleeping surface.

Think in layers: bulky soft items on the bottom, smaller and lighter items on top, and anything you may need overnight near the hatch side so you can reach it without unclipping the whole net.

• Keep total load modest and balanced; the net is a storage layer, not a platform.
• Checkpoint: press the net with your palm. It should feel firm and even, not springy or lopsided.

Keep the net organized through the trip

A net stays useful when everything has a place. Group by use: footwear in one zone, cook kit in another, dirty or wet items separated from clean gear. Repacking at the end of each day takes a minute and prevents the net from turning into a jumble you have to dig through in the dark.

If you are using the tent with a ground stack or conversion setup, confirm the net does not interfere with the lower platform or any straps running beneath the floor. Reroute or loosen as needed so nothing rubs.

• Common mistake: leaving the net loaded during transport or storage, which stretches the mesh over time.

Pair the net with the right accessories

The underfloor net handles bulk storage, but a few accessories make the interior work better alongside it. A drinks holder keeps cups and small items upright in the central hatch instead of rolling across the floor, and a hatch cover blocks cold air coming up through the center in winter. Both are small additions that reduce how much loose gear you need to stash below.

If you camp in wet or windy conditions, a rainfly is the bigger upgrade. It protects the tent and, indirectly, whatever is hanging underneath it. Match the accessory to the season rather than buying everything at once.

• Checkpoint: after adding accessories, re-check net tension and confirm nothing presses into the floor fabric.

Underfloor net setup, step by step

1. Pitch and tension the tent first: Fully pitch the tree tent, tension the straps, and confirm the floor sits level before attaching anything underneath. Checkpoint: a settled, level floor is the reference point for the net.
2. Connect all anchor points loosely: Attach the net at each designated point around the perimeter, working evenly rather than finishing one side first. Common mistake: fully tightening one edge, which pulls the net off-center.
3. Tension the net flat: Tighten in small increments around the perimeter until the mesh is flat and firm, then stop before it distorts the floor. Checkpoint: press with a flat palm; the net should barely give.
4. Load heavy items in the center: Place heavier gear centrally and lighter items toward the edges, keeping hard or tall items away from the floor fabric above. Balanced weight keeps the net flat and prevents one corner from sagging.
5. Re-check once occupied: After someone climbs in, look under the tent and correct any slack that appeared once the floor took weight. Small corrections now prevent a swinging load overnight.
6. Unload before packing up: Empty the net before you strike the tent or store it, so the mesh is not stretched under load for long periods. Next step: dry the net fully before storing it with the tent.

Accessories that work with underfloor storage

• Drinks Holder for 3-Person Tree Tents (3.0): Creates space for 3 drinks to be held upright in the central hatch and is compatible with all 3-person Tree Tents and Giant Hammocks of Generation 3.0. Keeps drinks and small personal items upright inside the tent so they do not end up loose on the floor or in the underfloor net.
• Hatch Cover for 3-Person Tree Tents & Hammocks (3.0): Blocks cold winds coming up through the centre hatch and is compatible with all 3-person units from the Gen 3.0 series. Useful in winter, when the same hatch you reach through to access the underfloor net also lets cold air rise into the tent.
• Spare Rainfly for Safari Stingray 3-Person Tree Tent: Rated at 3,500 UV hours of sun protection with a Hydrostatic Head of 8,000mm, and fits both Gen 2.0 and 3.0 Stingray range. A rainfly protects the tent and the gear hanging beneath it, so underfloor storage stays dry in sustained rain.

The underfloor storage net is a small piece of kit that changes how a tree tent feels to live in: gear stays below, the floor stays clear, and the interior stays a sleeping space rather than a pile of bags. Attach it after pitching, tension it flat, load it evenly, and unload it before you pack up. Do those four things and the net quietly does its job trip after trip.