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MSR E-Bivy
What about using it under a poncho tarp for a weekend trip?
By ste2952681
Ranked #440 - Bivy Sacks
April 1, 2009
What about using it under a poncho tarp for a weekend trip?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Niall MacRae
Ranked #356 - Bivy Sacks
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
By Angus Bohanon
Ranked #84 - Bivy Sacks
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.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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