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Black Diamond Winter Bivy Sack
is this a good bivy that will protect against the elements when...
By jackthomso2332273
Ranked #1517 - Sleeping Bags
August 8, 2008
is this a good bivy that will protect against the elements when raining and will hold a person and a sleeping bag? Would this be an okay bivy for ultralight weeklong backpacking trips?
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By Jeff Gerhard
Ranked #1 - Sleeping Bags
October 29, 2008
My personal experience is that it is superlight and pretty waterproof. I have spent a few nights in light rain in it and been dry. I would recommend putting the seamsealer that comes with it. If you want something totally waterproof I could recommend the http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD0267/Black-Diamond-Hooped-Bivy-Sack.html?RSC_ID=WR_BLD0267 It is fully waterproof. The Winter bivy is superlight and compact but isn't designed for week long rainy backpacking trips. I can understand any apprehension on your part. It's like being on a rope for the first time. Trust your gear. It will perform just fine.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Polyester Ripstop fabric
- Seam sealed:
- No
- Number of doors:
- 1(if you call the slit in a bivy a door)
- Bathtub floor:
- No
- Ventilation:
- Mesh panel
- Number of poles:
- No
- Clip or sleeve:
- N/A
- Interior footage:
- 7.08 sq/ft
- Interior height:
- N/A
- Vestibule footage:
- None
- Packed size:
- Tiny! 3in. Diameter 3.5 in. length
- Packed weight:
- 9 oz (255g)
- Minimal weight:
- 9 oz (255g)
- Warranty:
- Limited
- Recommended use:
- Winter bag cover, emergency shelter, sleeping bag alternative
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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