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Bug Bivy

4.2105263157894735 out of 5 stars
19 Reviews

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Why We Like The Bug Bivy

Consider the Outdoor Research Bug Bivy as your personal fortress against blood-thirsty insects when you're sleeping soundly under a brilliant canopy of stars. This ultra-light bivy lends itself to minimalist backpacking trips where two things are certain: swarms of biting insects and pleasantly clear weather. No-See-Um Mesh facilitates impressive stargazing on cloudless evenings while keeping biting insects from feasting on your slumbering self. Hydroseam (2-layer) floor material and fully sealed seams prevent ground moisture from seeping through and dampening your sleeping bag.


Details

  • All-mesh bivy keeps the bugs at bay when you're backpacking
  • Hydroseal floor is durably waterproof for protection where it counts
  • Delrin single-pole system, guy line loop, and three stakes for setup
  • Internal mesh pocket
  • Item #ODR00X9
Material
[upper] 100% polyester mesh (2-layer) [floor] 100% nylon
Poles
Delrin single-pole system
Seams
seam taped floor
Interior Height
16.8 - 10.8in
Floor Dimensions
89 x 26 - 21in
Floor Space
170.5sq ft
Packed Size
16oz
Trail Weight
14.9oz
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime

Overall Rating

4 based on 19 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 1 reviews
2 Stars - 0 reviews
3 Stars - 2 reviews
4 Stars - 7 reviews
5 Stars - 9 reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

November 29, 2021

A pretty good desert companion

Guyline locations are a bit funky, don't seem to lift the net off your body unless you are able to attach them to a higher point (rather than in a stake in the ground). Fits my long sleeping bag and long pad with some room at the top for tchotchkes and whatnot. Flimsy poles bend easily, which, if you have wide shoulders means that you could bend some of the net under you, flattening the poles, and bringing the top of the net closer to your head. Worked overall at keeping spiders, mice, snakes, and scorpes off me in the AZ desert, not sure how it would be with mozzies.

Jay
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

3 out of 5 stars

August 17, 2021

Bug bivy

Familiarity:
I've used it several times
Size Bought:
Hh
Height:
6' 8"
Weight:
205

I use this to get away from bed bugs. It's good to be enclosed however it has several design flaws. It needs more structure to keep its shape. It also needs to be bigger, maybe twice as big. It's all hanging on me so bugs could bite right through it. I'm also well over 6ft so another 6-8 inches would be helpful.

James T
5 out of 5 stars

November 7, 2020

Bivy + Tarp for ultralight sleep system

Waterproof or not, you're going to use a tarp if you camp in a bivy - have you ever tried to bed down in the rain without a tarp and realized that all your kit gets soaked and now you have a cold and wet night ahead of you? This is why tarps are essential when bivy camping. That said, this solves the condensation problem that you'll experience with all bivy bags. This bivy is super light, easy to use, roomy enough for my rectangular mattress and packs down to nothing. If you're one step away from no bivy at all, but still want protection from bugs, this is the product for you. Disclaimer: if you're using this in bug season you'll probably end up realizing that you should have brought a tent. That extra room when dealing with an onslaught of black fly's and mosquitoes is peace of mind when camping. In other words, bring the right kit for the job.

Tyson
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 10, 2020

Love It

Paired with my Sil Shelter tarp and the shelters I used my bug bivy to great effect to hike the AT in 2001. I used it again this summer in the Cascades and it's holding up after 19 years. Love it.

ChadBroChill
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 3, 2020

Super lightweight

So Light! Perfect for warm weather treks, when bugs are your only inconvenience.

Jennifer
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

3 out of 5 stars

August 31, 2020

Product Improvements Needed

Use it in the field in an Infantry company. It's lightweight, but could use a second pole to keep the net off the skin. Easier to place the poles than to mess with tying it off. I showed it several other guys in the unit who were interested, but agreed improvements would make it more viable.

CPT K
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

1 out of 5 stars

July 17, 2020

I would not buy this product for mosquito protection.

I used this products three times twice in east coast and once in UTAH. Net is too close to the body you need extra protection like a sleeping bag layer. If you go in with shorts and tshirt expect to wake up in the middle of night mosquitoes eating you alive. It does not protect from chiggers(no see ums).

Mert06
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

July 12, 2020

Perfect for summer and by the lake camping.

Tried a different setup instead of traditional tent. On my recent overlanding setup I used a cot, sleeping mat and bag, and a bug bivy incase of mosquitoes which I'm glad I brought it. It's my first time owning a bivy so it was awkward to get in and out using a cot. Once I got comfortable in my sleeping bag I didn't even notice the bivy.

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Glenn
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 30, 2020

Essential

What a life saver. Really essential if you're sleeping under a tarp during bug season. I ripped a small hole in my new bivy the second time I used it by accidentally catching my sleeping bag zipper on the mesh, but I'm still obsessed. A simple patch will fix it no problem.

Camilla
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 3, 2020

Easy, light, peaceful.

This is great to throw in the back of the Jeep and allow for a bug free sleep anytime.

Robert
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Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com