Marcsoltan - Aug 6, 2013 4:26 pm - Voted 10/10
Wow, what an incredible bivy spot!This photo makes my heart race. I wish I was 30 years younger, and 30 pounds lighter.
A few questions, if you don't mind, please!
1-What brand of bivy sack?
2-How much does it weigh?
3-Is it Gore-Tex, or another Water proof-breathable material?
4-Can you put a hoop in it?
5-What is the bottom made of? 70 denier nylon?
Looks like a side zip.
Thank you in advance Chad.
mrchad9 - Aug 6, 2013 7:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Wow, what an incredible bivy spot!Hey thanks Marc! Yeah this was my favorite shot of the trip. Was nice to just lay in there and enjoy the view. Was like I was floating in air.
The bivy is an 'REI Minimalist Bivy'. Only about 1 pound. There are lighter and more expensive models, but this is not bad for occasional use. Waterproof and windproof. I haven't had it out in the rain, but used it on the summit of Shasta in a storm with frost and it did great... you can't even feel the wind in these things. It is very warm and sheltered. I think the BetaLight is better if it rains, but otherwise this is pretty good. Doesn't have a hoop, or even a full closure (just a screen) so you'd have to use a rain jacket or roll over if it was really raining. Zip goes about halfway down each side. Got me through a sub-zero night with howling winds on Shasta as mentioned, so I'm ok with it!
Good for the Sierra... I have a buddy who went out and bought one after he saw me use it. I have another bivy with a hoop more for winter activities, but that one is over 2 pounds.
I wish I was 30 years younger too!!!
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