Contributions by R Hall (3)

I used this bivy on a 6 day hike over New Year break in the Smoky Mtn Natl Park. I stayed in shelters (required), but wanted protection from weather if I got stuck out on the AT. Two nights it was bitter cold (0 degrees) and the condensation from my breath caused my neck and head to become very wet. I contacted the Conduit company to see if I did anything incorrectly in using their product - no response. The Backcountry chat expert said this is a typical problem with bivies and the only solution is to keep your head outside the bivy. My soulution was to take the bivy off my bag and not use it when I had to cover my head due to the cold. It seems to me if you have to stick your head out of the bivy in the rain it would allow water to enter unless you put a small tarp over your head. I'm debating on returning it.

I used these pants on a 6 day hike thru the Smokey Mountain Natl Park (AT) over a New Year break. I wore them 3 of 6 days. One day of constant rain and two days of bitter cold, wind, and 3 to 5 inches of snow. They worked perfectly and I remained dry and warm(requires a base layer underneath). The only drawback I see is the zipper opening at the cuff is not quite big enough and I had to take my boots off to put them on and to take them off. Overall great product and will use them for many years.

Great underwear no problems. Fit well, very light, breathable, and durable. Only negative is they are a little pricey.