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MSR E-Bivy

Item #CAS0560 | 9 in Stock

What about using it under a poncho tarp for a weekend trip?

By Ranked #1778 - Sleeping Bags April 1, 2009

What about using it under a poncho tarp for a weekend trip?

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

By Ranked #209 - Sleeping Bags May 14, 2009

!! This bivy is not waterproof !! The floor material is a waterproof, polyurethane coated nylon, but the top is only highly water-resistant sil-nylon. You and your sleeping bag will probably be waterlogged if you decide to use this as your primary shelter in a steady downpour. MSR describes it as able to "fend off dew, frost, light precipitation" as an emergency bivy -- "e-bivy".

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No

By Ranked #2 - Sleeping Bags April 1, 2009

Well this bivy is already waterproof, so go ahead if you want but it's not really necessary. All you're doing is adding weight and taking up space.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
SilNylon 
Freestanding:
N / A 
Poles:
None 
Pole Material:
N / A 
Doors:
1 
Clip / Sleeve:
N / A 
Vestibule Space:
N / A 
Packed Size:
About the same as a soda can 
Weight:
7oz (200g) 
Recommended Use:
Ultralight solo campping 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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