Review on Large Bug And Butterfly Net With 14" Ring, 32" Depth - Extends Up To 36" Handle For Effective Catching - Ideal For Insects, Birds, And More - By RESTCLOUD by Chad Baio

I finally got a chance to use my new butterfly net this weekend. It worked very well, and one thing I liked really well was how well it folds up. The pole telescopes, and closes down to about 16". The net comes off the pole, and folds to approximately 12" X 7". This allows the complete system to fit in a small pack along with specimen jars (for easier identification, I release after I catch), and my field guide.Some customers complained about loose strings., which I did notice at the beginning of my day. The net is reinforced with nylon fabric, and this unraveled a bit until it reached the stitches that held it onto the actual net. As soon as the extra fabric had unraveled, the strings were easily removed. I do not think it will continue to unravel, as it is attached with a "serged" stitch, which should prevent further unraveling.The whole system is lightweight but sturdy, I hope to use it many more times, as I expect to participate in future butterfly counts.