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Adventure Medical S.O.L. Thermal Bivvy Sack - 2007
The 6.5oz Adventure Medical Thermo-Lite 2 Bivvy provides an emergency shelter for day trips that run a little long, and it can even replace your sleeping bag in warm weather. This water-resistant bivy sack gives you insulation similar to a 50F sleeping bag, so you can bring it alone on ultralight overnight trips in the summer. The Thermo-Lite 2 nylon material holds in heat and fights off moist weather during an un-planned overnight stay in the backcountry.
Bottom Line: Be prepared for an unexpected night out with the Adventure Medical Thermo-Lite 2 Bivvy.
A must have for your backcountry kit. Extremely light and packs tight. A must have for anyone venturing into the wilderness for an adventure. The weight is negligible, and the added safety it provides is beyond comparison. This is a necessary back-up to carry in your pack, along with a headlamp, to give you more of a chance in a dire situation. I never leave home without it- whether ski touring, day hiking, multi-pitch climbing etc.
Write your question here.. is this bivy water proof ?. does it have a vent for air circulation? their is one for about half this price, whats the differecnce in quality? thanks
Adventure Medical's website states that this bag is in fact 'Waterproof, Windproof, and Warm,' but I wouldn't count on staying dry in a downpour. The difference between this and the AM Heatsheets Emergency Bivvy is that this version is supposedly more durable (with the aforementioned qualities), and 30% stronger than the other model. Aside from being half the price, however, the other model is half the weight and reflects more body heat, making it warmer. I have the Heatsheets Emergency Bivvy and can say that it stands up to some abuse. In my opinion, go for the Heatsheets version--this one just isn't worth the loftier price tag.
Your sleeping pad will definitely work. However, because that pad does inflate quite a bit, it might constrict your space a little (length and width will be fine though). A thinner sleeping pad would fit more comfortably.
Just what I needed. I do a bit of long distance traveling by motorcycle which limits what I carry and the small size of this is perfect for space saving. It sleeps well on a bed of leaves or pine needles and in summer weather is just right. Only complaint is the side seam ripped the first time I used it, adds a little more ventilation and still has many more nights of use before retirement. It should last the entire summer as it is only used occasionally, 5 times so far.
Write your question here...I've already gotten the Adventure Medical Emergency Bivy Sack. It's strictly for emergency use only, as part of my 10 Essentials. Is this better enough to spring for it as an upgrade, or is what I have good enough? I'm collecting 10 essentials for my boyfriend, who is starting to join me on the trails, and wasn't sure if I should shell out extra cash for this item, or repeat the one I have.
I got caught out on a cold mountian one night. My little space blanket just happened to be in my bag by chance. Making it through the night, my bag have not been without a space blanket. I tryed this one out this year. It's the best I've ever seen, It doesn't fall apart after a couple of hours and it can be rolled back up into the little bag.
"Water resistant"-- is that less than water "proof"? We camp on a beach in Hawaii every summer-- don't need so much warmth as a way to keep our bags dry in a rain at night.
Water resistant is water resistant. It will hold up to most rain, but a heavy rain will eventually get through the material. If you just want water proof, go to a hardware store and buy a tarp or (if you want light weight) a clear plastic painter's drop cloth.Given the chance, rain will eventually penetrate any lightweight material including DWR & PTFE.
This is not a replacement for your 50 degree sleeping bag. It is an "Oh Sh!t" back up for when you have to spend the night out. Knowing that, this thing is great. It is light enough to always bring along and sturdy enough to use more than once. This is way better than the blanket, dont waste your time with that thing, buy this, throw it in your pack and travel with piece of mind.
Hi. Is the material on this bivy breathable? I'm looking to use as a cover to extend my sleeping range or as an emergency shelter in a pinch. Thanks. CDL
I've had mine for years, after the little foil ones tore up in minutes of use. I take it with me on all sorts of trips, but has become most useful mountaineering. I bring my down 32 degree bag and use this inside it. the reflective material feels like a heater. I also use it as a drop cloth to sleep under the stars in the summer. It has ripped along the side, but still works great. It's always in the pack from day trips to weekers.
My daughter is going to World Youth Day in Australia in July. They will spend one night on the ground at the festival site. We are looking to minimize luggage. Will she be warm enough with this and a sweat shirt and sweat pants?
No, it can get pretty cold in Sydney in July.--------------------------------------------------utopia_par2009710 is straight on target. Our winter is their Summer and vice a versa, Only at the Equator is the weather the same, dry season, rainy season. Between the tropics it is more temperate, but you can find yourself surprised by sometimes rapid weather changes. I would recommend the following link: http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/weather/ ; they are not tourist based and reliable.Again, HAVE FUN,GregTake along a performance base layer just to be sure.
great piece of gear to have. but had to sleep in it for a Search and resuce exersise and even with a sleeping bag was not very confortable but got the job done wich is all that counts. but is awsome to have in case of an emergency
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