Gear Review
Black Diamond Winter Bivy Sack
Not for me
By Mark W
Ranked #76 - Sleeping Bags
February 15, 2007
I was looking for a light, Bivy/Bag Cover mainly for emergencies but functional as a bag cover for wet nights out, or in a snow cave/shelter etc...Pros: simple, light, cheap$. Cons: Hard to get into and out of, strange/dorky zipper, not seam sealed, seemed cheaply designed and assembled. I also tried the Mountain Hardwear Conduit SL which was small (I'm 6'/200lb) and heavy. I returned both of them. I got/love/highly recommend the MontBell UL Wide/Long Gore-Tex, seam sealed Bag Cover. Just what I was looking for, and mine weighs in at only 8.25oz including stuff sack.
View Details: Black Diamond Winter Bivy Sack
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Polyester Ripstop fabric
- Seam sealed:
- No
- Number of doors:
- 1(if you call the slit in a bivy a door)
- Bathtub floor:
- No
- Ventilation:
- Mesh panel
- Number of poles:
- No
- Clip or sleeve:
- N/A
- Interior footage:
- 7.08 sq/ft
- Interior height:
- N/A
- Vestibule footage:
- None
- Packed size:
- Tiny! 3in. Diameter 3.5 in. length
- Packed weight:
- 9 oz (255g)
- Minimal weight:
- 9 oz (255g)
- Warranty:
- Limited
- Recommended use:
- Winter bag cover, emergency shelter, sleeping bag alternative
- Country of Origin:
- United States
Change me.