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When 'making camp' involves rolling out your sleeping bag and promptly passing out after an exhausting day on the trail, add some weather and insect protection with the Outdoor Research Highland Bivy. This lightweight sack features waterproof breathable Pertex shell fabric as well as a mesh panel opening for full ventilation.
- Single-wall bivy design saves weight by eliminating the need for a tent canopy and fly; ideal for three-season climbing and trekking applications
- Ultralight Pertex Shield fabric features a waterproof breathable PU membrane and DWR coating for severe weather protection
- Waterproof floor protects your bag from wet surfaces and features an antimicrobial coating to combat funk
- Taped seams prevent water and melting snow from sneaking in through the fabric joints
- No-see-um netting at opening increases ventilation without letting critters in
- Single overhead Derlin pole creates a vaulted canopy over your head
- Sleeping pad straps keep you from shifting off your mat
- Multiple stake and guy loops secure the bivy in rough weather conditions
- Small internal mesh pocket holds your contact case or small essentials
Bottom Line: Stay dry without added weight.
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I cant tell if this thing is free standing or not, is that even
I cant tell if this thing is free standing or not, is that even a pole? It could be a wire or something...I don't know, a little help on this please.
By: carsonjk1127559
May 25, 2011
Yes!there is a shock corded Delrin pole that holds it up. GREAT bivy for the money!
By: out4fun
May 26, 2011
Use in rain is challenging
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ann3819489
April 22, 2010
This bivy is waterproof. However there are a couple things to keep in mind:
1) If you expect ANY rain, be sure to understand that without modification this will not keep you dry.
2) If you expect to be able to sleep with the hood down, be prepared to be damp from condensation in the morning.
I've used this for 60 days in Maine but ended up carrying a lightweight, very small tarp in addition. I set up the tarp and made sure the head of my bivy was underneath. Then, when it rained I could have the hood open, which eliminated condensation and sheltered me 100% from the rain. It also gave me a nice dry place to change, store gear, etc.
overall it's great for a bivy!
1 Comment Last Comment: 2 days ago by: Edmundbravo
By: Edmundbravo
2 days ago
Can you describe which kind of tarp you created for this bivy bag?
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December 15, 2011
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does pertex keep you dry or is it just waterproof?
does pertex keep you dry or is it just waterproof?
By: scout
March 15, 2011
Pertex Shield is great. It's waterproof and breathable, but there are indeed other "more breathable" membranes out there. Still, this is a good one, especially for the price!
By: out4fun
April 19, 2011
Pertex Shield DS is the material the shell is made out of, and it is a waterproof laminate that the Pertex corporation has come out with in the past few years. It isn't super breathable, but it should keep you dry.
By: James Jenden
March 16, 2011
High and Dry
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Michael McGuigan
March 18, 2010
I took this bivy with me into the White Mountains in New Hampshire instead of a tent this winter. I was happy to shed the extra pounds of a tent. This bag kept me dry and added a little extra insulation during the cold evening. Having the stake loops to tie me down when the wind kicked up was really great. I also like the inside straps that kept my mat in place so I didn't have to wrestle with my bag all night. The only small complaint I have is the zipper system. Make sure you go before you get climb in! Getting out is more like molasses in January than greased lightening.
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Use in rain is challenging
This bivy is waterproof. However there are a couple things to keep in mind:
1) If you expect ANY rain, be sure to understand that without modification more...
High and Dry
I took this bivy with me into the White Mountains in New Hampshire instead of a tent this winter. I was happy to shed the extra pounds of a tent. This more...
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] Pertex Shield; [shell] nylon ripstop (20D); [floor] nylon, HydroSeal; [mesh vent] no-see-um mesh (20D)
- Poles:
- 1
- Pole Material:
- Derlin aluminum
- Pole Attachment:
- internal
- Interior Height:
- 20 in
- Dimensions:
- 84 x 26 in
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Ventilation:
- mesh panel
- Trail Weight:
- 1 lb 7.7 oz
- Recommended Use:
- solo alpine climbing, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime