bivy sacks

cacklercrazy · Mar 7, 2012

looking for a good bivy sack with a little headroom and not very expensive.

bucklover · Mar 7, 2012

I'm not sure those two requests are compatible.

cacklercrazy · Mar 7, 2012

i will be using it here in Calif. mostly. I will be mostly hunting in August and september.

Bruinbrewin · Mar 9, 2012

Goretex will keep you dry but you will most likely get some condensation inside, E-vent material is the most breathable and will let out most if not all condensation but they are not in-expensive. I like the Big Agnes 3 wire bivy, the 2012 model as it has event material on the entire top panel. the models in prior years have event down to the foot area and then there is a goretex foot box area that gathered condensation. The other one I like is the Bugaboo in event from Integral Designs. You will be up near $300 or better for event but you will never look back and always be dry.
BB

NORKALNIMROD · Mar 11, 2012

I've used the military gortex bivy paired with commercial bags for years. Not as roomy as most of the commercial bivies, however they are very light and I carry a water proof light-weight 10'x8' nylon tarp. The tarp can be configured into different shelters and has other uses as well. There is enough room under the shelter for your gear as well as another persons.

Norkal

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wvbowhunterinalaska · Mar 23, 2012

LAST EDITED ON Mar-23-12 AT 01:11PM (MST)[p]You can pickup the military Gore-Tex bivy sacks for between 33 bucks on up to 100+ dollars depending onwhat you want. Check EBay and just type in Gore-Tex bivy sacks.
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IdahoSmitty · Mar 25, 2012

LAST EDITED ON Mar-25-12 AT 08:36PM (MST)[p]I had an Outdoor Research Alpine bivy sack that did the job. It was snug. When I had it I was 5'10" 230lbs. I liked it because it had a mesh face cover for nights that were clear. Very light and I did spend 2 days socked in with fog and rain. After counting the squares on the gortex material 5 inches above my head, I decided to invest in a lightweight tent.

westelkman · Mar 25, 2012

LAST EDITED ON Mar-26-12 AT 00:43AM (MST)[p]Switched away from a bivy bag many years ago and never looked back..
Take a look at Henry Shires Tarp tent... About the same weight as a bivy made in Redwood City still I think

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hank4elk · Mar 26, 2012

I use an OR bivy and Cabellas XPG tarp for light or infrequent weather.But I have a Kelty Gunnison 2.0 tent for bad weather or long stays.

ELKOHUNTER · Apr 3, 2012

Buy a Tarp tent moment and skip the bivy! I've used one for years and the only good thing about them is they are lite!

bigbull1 · Apr 15, 2012

I purchased the Montell Breeze Dry-Tec UL Sleeping Bag Cover/Bivy which I used last year in dry conditions on my archery hunt. While it does not have tons of extra head room, I love how small it compacts and weighs only 6.3 ounces!!!

I also have a Tarp Tent Squall, which is a great two-man tent at 2 pounds, and my North Face Corollis for inclimate weather.

Ed

cabinfever · Apr 18, 2012

Bivy's have never made much sense to me with so many light weight tents available. At 2 lbs the seedhouse SL1 one man tent by big agnus is pretty hard to beat.It's free standing and goes up fast....heck Ray Charles could set this tent up.Not to mention it has a vestibule to keep your gear dry. MSR hubba hubba one man is another good one. Bottom line: if you or your gear gets wet, it's game over.It's worth packing an xtra 6-8 ounces IMO.