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Gear Review
Not for me.
By Billt
Ranked #428 - Sleeping Bags
January 24, 2006
Before having a bear crawl into my tarp with me I use to think all I needed was a tarp and a bivy sack. The OR Basic is a quality product, but the half zipper makes getting in and out difficult, whether to go potty or deal with Yogi in the middle of the night. A full zipper might be heavier but less claustrophobic. Look for mine on Ebay.
View Details: Outdoor Research Basic Bivy
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Upper] 1.1oz ripstop Gore-Tex®; [Floor] Hydroseal-200 coated taffeta
- Freestanding:
- N/A
- Poles:
- None
- Pole Material:
- N/A
- Doors:
- One full-zip opening w/ no-see-um mesh
- Floor Space:
- [L x W] 84 x 25in, 215 x 64cm; [Area] 14.58sq ft, 1.376sq m
- Interior Height:
- 74in,190cm maximum shoulder circumference
- Vestibule Space:
- N/A
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Bathtub Floor:
- No
- Ventilation:
- No-see-um mesh opening
- Weight:
- 20oz, 570g
- Recommended Use:
- Ultra-lightweight backpacking, camping, mountaineering, solo adventuring
- Warranty:
- Infinite
Change me.


