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The North Face Backpacking Bivy 3-Season-Do Not Use
is this tent free standing at the head end?
By otto raszler
Ranked #408 - Bivy Sacks
June 30, 2009
is this tent free standing at the head end?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Dave(man)
Ranked #130 - Bivy Sacks
August 30, 2009
I would also add that if you want good air flow it needs to be tight which will require staking it out...otherwise your bag will keep it up..
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Angus Bohanon
Ranked #84 - Bivy Sacks
July 1, 2009
Yes. The only thing you really need stakes for (aside from wind, obviously) is to keep the foot hoop upright, which isn't all that important.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] 40D HyVent nylon ripstop; [Floor] 50D nylon taffeta
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL
- Doors:
- 1
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- 33.5 x 92.5in (85 x 235cm), 18.5sq ft (1.73sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 25in (63.5cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- None
- Packed Size:
- 16.5 x 5in (42 x 13cm)
- Ventilation:
- Top and bottom vents
- Weight:
- 1lb 13oz (800g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, alpine climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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