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Outdoor Research Alpine Bivy
As good as bivying gets.
By Matthew Agarwala
Ranked #219 - Sleeping Bags
November 28, 2008
Pros: Really light, completely water proof, packs small, bug screen is a nice touch.
Cons: Pole does not stay up so the bivy collapses on your face, stake loops are too small (fine for low altitude & soft ground, but not great for alpine bivys or deadmanning), not breathable at low altitude & when it's warm outside.
I took this for some extended trips through the Adirondacks and it was great. The pole does nothing to keep it open though, so you don't really get the stargazing experience one would expect with the bug screen. I've spent some storms in it and was as comfortable as one can be in a bivy, but the goretex doesn't really breath when it's warm so you get some serious condensation buildup.
All in all a great light weight solution for soloing in the mountains - I'm taking it out for a season on colorado's 14ers.
View Details: Outdoor Research Alpine Bivy
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Gore-Tex Respiration+ fabric; [floor] Hydroseal-coated waterproof nylon
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 1
- Pole Material:
- Delrin aluminum
- Doors:
- 1 zippered opening
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Sleeve
- Floor Space:
- 84 x 19-26in (214 x 49-66cm)
- Interior Height:
- 20in (50cm)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Removable no-see-um netting
- Packed Size:
- 15.25 x 4in (39 x 10cm)
- Weight:
- 2lb (907g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping, climbing, mountaineering
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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