Pocket Veil?

[PA Pete]

Can anyone recommend a decent lightweight collapsible "pocket" veil? I've Googled and found something called a "Pocket Veil" online but it's tough to see what the thing actually looks like.

I'm not looking for anything industrial strength - I already have a "working" veil that I like. What I'm after is something compact, easy to use and convenient that will afford me some minimal protection for when I want to poke around the hives more closely than usual but without actually working them.

Thanks

-Pete

[onlygoodSHBisdeadone]

I just use a insect veil I purchased at Walmart in camping good section for a couple bucks. Worn over a golfer style hat. Works great. Hat does a good job soaking up sweat and veil can just be stuffed in pocket when not wearing. ;)

[ May 03, 2006, 06:21 PM: Message edited by: onlygoodSHBisdeadone ]

[magnet-man]

My wife purchased some collapsible garden hats a few years back at Lowes. They are nothing but fabric with a spring steal ring for the brim. You just twist them and they go down to about 3 ½ inches in diameter. They also come with a little cloth bag to store them in. I was thinking about taking one and sewing a lightweight veil to the brim. It would be an idea light and portable veil.

Well it turns out you can buy them already made.
http://www.hatinabag.com/HIBmain.asp?Option=Detail&ID=6

This link shows how the fold up.
http://www.hatinabag.com/howitworks.htm

[ May 03, 2006, 07:42 PM: Message edited by: magnet-man ]

[Michael Bush]

http://www.bugbaffler.com/products.htm

The headnet. It's about the size of a large handkercheif in your pocket. Very handy. To totally sting proof but it sure slows them down. If you put a base ball cap on under it, it will keep them off your face.

[brent.roberts]

The hat in a bag is very similar to some I got from Lee Valley.

http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=2&p=47932&cat=2,42407,33245

I've used them around the bees many times and find them to be effective and well made. I think the only problem could be that really aggressive bees could come up under the veil, which is the problem with all veils I guess.

[The anonymous buzzing bee]

The ultimate in veil design... ;)

http://www.apicoltura.org/html/tosa/globe%20bee%20veil.jpg

[Jim Fischer]

Here's another, but they use scare tactics to
sell it, so I'd rather you didn't buy theirs.

http://www.stingshield.com/

[wayacoyote]

Pete,
I've worked with some S.American beeks who didn't bother with fancy, prefab veils. Theirs were just a wrap of black mesh with some elastic at the top. So any of these should suit you fine. I think you're on to something. I too would much rather have one in the pocket when wanted rather than lugging the big one around unnecessarily.
Waya

[swarm_trapper]

what about a tulie veil form a bee supply store or is that too big?

[Hayseed]

what about a tulie veil form a bee supply store or is that too big?

I'm looking for a tulie style that has the bottom drawstring. Any ideas where to find one?

Dale