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Marmot Mesh Bivy
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Wander off into the great unknown with the Marmot Mesh Bivy and camp anywhere you please without worrying about mosquitoes sucking you dry. Weighing in at 1lb 3oz, the weight added to your pack will be well worth the comfort. The No-Seeum-Net mesh canopy won’t keep the rain out but it will protect you from blood-sucking foes. Thanks to a single pole design, this Marmot bivy can be set up in a flash in the heat of battle. A sturdy ripstop nylon floor ensures this bivy will wear the test of many backcountry excursions.
Bottom Line: If sleeping under the stars is your thing you’ll be at home in the mesh bivy.
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This seems like a great bivy, exept it wont keep rain out! what
This seems like a great bivy, exept it wont keep rain out! what is the most light weight way to fix this?
By: Gra4358718
May 22, 2011
Goto your local building supplier, Home Depot, Lowes, etc and get some Tyvek house wrap... its relatively strong, lightweight, breathes well, inexpensive and can be sewn... Use this to create a fly and a ground sheet!
By: Dean Whitehead
May 22, 2011
This seems like a great bivy, exept it wont keep rain out! what
This seems like a great bivy, exept it wont keep rain out! what is the most light weight way to fix this?
By: Gra4358718
May 22, 2011
Goto your local building supplier, Home Depot, Lowes, etc and get some Tyvek house wrap... its relatively strong, lightweight, breathes well, inexpensive and can be sewn... Use this to create a fly and a ground sheet!
By: Dean Whitehead
May 22, 2011
Lightweight but not "too" freestanding
By: chr3973735
August 29, 2010
Depending on what you are looking for? If lightweight is your #1 priority; then this is a very good tent. But the pole that comes with the tent doesn't really make the tent freestanding. I find it to be a bit restricted. I could barely sit 45 deg up.
is there a good way to reinforce the bottom so that it won't
is there a good way to reinforce the bottom so that it won't wear out after one season? there are an awful lot of thorny plants where I camp typically, and I would hate to lose this PERFECT bivy in a war with a spiny bugger.
By: kat2466853
January 3, 2011
Know this was question a while back but maybe this will help others. Honestly I do not have a mesh bivy I have the "Home Alone bivy" it has the same bottom. You will not have to worry about it one bit. It is awesome. I was in the Gila and been back country camping in the Southwest and no problems what so ever.
By: PJ Orlando
June 13, 2011
At 5 ounces, the below ground cloth is very versatile protection plus it doubles as a canopy. If you don't want to carry the additional weight, you'll unfortunately have to deal with the ground as it is plus any type of reinforcement would only add extra weight.
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By: moroni
January 3, 2011
does anyone know if it would be possible to put a tarp over this
does anyone know if it would be possible to put a tarp over this to make it waterproof?
By: scout
November 14, 2010
It is definitely possible. Just set the tarp up more than 26 inches above the ground (height of this bivy) and put the bivy beneath it. The Snow Peak Ponta tarp is a good option or the Granite Gear white lighting tarp.
By: Ian Pickard
November 28, 2010
Are stakes included with this bivy? If so, how many, and are
Are stakes included with this bivy? If so, how many, and are they included in the 1lb 3oz listed weight? I couldn't find this here or on the Marmot website. Thanks for your help, whomever you may be that knows and answers...
By: Big Papa
October 4, 2010
Yes, I believe there are 7 of them but they are not very good ones.
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By: Mike Throgmartin
January 17, 2011
Thanks, Mike. I ended up going with something else, but I appreciate your quick response...
By: Big Papa
October 16, 2010
Hi, Is there a rain cover available for this bivy? If not, can
Hi, Is there a rain cover available for this bivy? If not, can you recommend one that would fit well?
By: kas3843659
June 3, 2010
The Marmot Home Alone Bivy might be the "rainfly" option if you think weather issues will be consistently present. It comes in 9 ounces heavier than this one, but a tarp or rainfly might be similar in weight, and would then add an extra component, although you would have the flexibility to leave it off or at home if the forecast was good. The Home Alone Bivy is sold here at Backcountry.
By: Big Papa
October 4, 2010
This would be a great option for the tarp camper who wants the bug protection. You don't need a "rainfly" just go and get a lightweight sil nylon tarp. That will not only cover your mesh bivy but also give you a living space to cook and relax when the weather turns bad.
By: David Stancil
July 7, 2010
And don't use a sleeping bag or down jacket that makes you look like Mr Peanut.
By: Phil Maher
July 7, 2010
Sciurphobia - fear of squirrels. You'll only have a squirrel problem if you sleep like a rock and have an open can of roasted nuts sitting on your chest.
By: David Stancil
July 5, 2010
What is the length from door to foot on this?
What is the length from door to foot on this?
By: Nick Jackson
March 12, 2010
the whole thing in 96" long, here is an image of the layout from Marmot for you to check out, hope this helps.
By: Jeff Ward
March 12, 2010
Do they make a rainfly to go over this baby? Looks like it would
Do they make a rainfly to go over this baby? Looks like it would be pretty sweet for dry weather... but you never know when you'll need to break the shell out...
By: Yoter
March 1, 2010
The Marmot Home Alone Bivy might be the "rainfly" option if you think weather issues will be consistently present. It comes in 9 ounces heavier than this one, but a tarp or rainfly might be similar in weight, and would then add an extra component, although you would have the flexibility to leave it off or at home if the forecast was good. The Home Alone Bivy is sold here at Backcountry.
By: Big Papa
October 4, 2010
No rainfly, I think they intend for you to just use a tarp setup if it starts to rain.
By: Tony Pearson
March 4, 2010
Change me.
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Lightweight but not "too" freestanding
Depending on what you are looking for? If lightweight is your #1 priority; then this is a very good tent. But the pole that comes with the tent doesn't more...
- Material:
- [canopy] 20D No-Seeum-Net; [floor] 40D nylon micro ripstop with DWR
- Poles:
- 1
- Pole Material:
- DAC aluminum
- Interior Height:
- 26 in
- Floor Space:
- 19 sq ft
- Dimensions:
- ,
- Packed Size:
- 48.26 cm x cm
- Ventilation:
- mesh walls, top vent
- Trail Weight:
- 532 g
- Recommended Use:
- backcountry travel, lightweight camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
1 Comment Last Comment: July 26, 2011 by: jason spellman
By: jason spellman
July 26, 2011
this is not a tent. it is a modified bivy. you are not meant to sit up in it. the only reason there is a pole is to keep the mesh off your face.
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