Gear Review
Black Diamond Hooped Bivy Sack
Emergency Hooch Only
By Donner Party
Ranked #170 - Bivy Sacks
December 19, 2010
I tried a few different bivy sacks before settling on this one; I am 6' 3" and not a skinny man so my big issue with bivys in general is getting in and out of them without cramping up or destroying the sack. This sack is large enough to be "comfortable" (a loose term when discussing bivy sacks) in a good sleeping bag, and the wire works fairly well in creating some head space to alleviate the claustrophobia. Despite the factory seam taping I went ahead and sealed all outer seams with McNett SeamGrip, would recommend this for any serious wet-weather scenarios. Very light and packable, all around good piece of gear but I'm still a tent guy...
View Details: Black Diamond Hooped Bivy Sack
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [top] Todd-Tex; [floor] nylon, PU coating
- Poles:
- 0
- Dimensions:
- [regular] 90 x 35 in; [long] 99 x 35 in
- Packed Size:
- 6 x 19 in
- Seams:
- taped
- Ventilation:
- mesh panel
- Trail Weight:
- [regular] 1 lb 10 oz; [long] 1 lb 12 oz
- Recommended Use:
- solo backpacking, trekking, touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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