Gear Review
Black Diamond Winter Bivy Sack
I wanted more than bare bones!
By John Whitacre
Ranked #472 - Bivy Sacks
December 1, 2004
I'm sure this is a great bivy for minimalists, although there are a couple of items you may want to consider before ordering. All seams are untaped and there are perpendicular seems running across the top of the toe box area (top & bottom) as well as down the sides. The shoulder zipper is not nearly as convenient as a full length side zipper. At 55% humidity @ 55 degrees, it seemed to collect condensation as redily as a Mountain Hardware SL conduit bivy.
View Details: Black Diamond Winter Bivy Sack
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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.