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The North Face Backpacking Bivy 3-Season-Do Not Use
It doesn't seem like anyone has purchased this before, but...
By John Olsen
Ranked #433 - Bivy Sacks
February 19, 2009
It doesn't seem like anyone has purchased this before, but it seems wicked nice for the price. But how does it fair in weather? And most complaints come from vents not being good enough to where you end up wet. How good are the vents on this TheNorthFace Item?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Westy
Ranked #115 - Bivy Sacks
June 11, 2009
4 days above 10k with constant 45mph winds which kept changing directions and was bone dry. It sits so low to the ground i'm sure higher winds wouldn't phase it. Just point the head into the main direction of the storm. Only problem was one night/day (i slept alot and lost track,lol) you do run the risk of being completely buried by snow if it "dumps" on you. Ended up moving it so that the opening was at a drop-off to prevent snow falling into the shelter when opening it, even after pushing the snow away from the inside the build-up was pretty hvy those days. Also after that experience I replace the short stakes with longer aluminum rods I made. Aircraft alum with smoothed out eye holes and paracord loops. Silponcho or like is necessary for cooking/changing area in inclement weather. Also a waterproof pack system is a must as your gear is outside the entire time.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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
Change me.