Gear Review
The North Face Backpacking Bivy 3-Season-Do Not Use
Good bivy
By Brent Doyle
Ranked #221 - Bivy Sacks
July 10, 2009
Structurally solid, and plenty of room. I am 6'2" and can lay in the bivy when staked out without touching any sides (barely). I would use this bivy year-round, but am hesitant to take it on summer treks due to lack of ventilation--it can get a bit toasty. Also, the entrance is conveniently larger than most bivys I have encountered, but with that size and how much the zipper curves, it does occasionally snag when opening from the outside. I haven't had the chance to thoroughly test this shelter and especially look forward to putting it through alpine conditions on summit bids. Will report back later.
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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
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