|
View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
Tommy
Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 192
|
Posted: 1/25/2008, 11:12 am Post subject: Bug Bivy |
|
|
|
|
Does anyone have any experience with this product?
I like the concept, but am a little skeptical about the 'flexible fiberglass frame'. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Lizard
Joined: 11 Jan 2003 Posts: 200 Location: Phoenix, AZ
|
Posted: 1/25/2008, 11:46 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
I own one. I got the idea from Troubadour, a long-distance hiker buddy of mine. His review is here:
http://pcthiker.com/pages/gear/geartroub.shtml
It is IMO a great solution for bug protection under a tarp. The "flexible fiberglass frame" is similar to those pop up car window sun shields. I've had mine four years and it has held up well. I still carry it + a tarp when I don't want to bother with the weight of my tarptent. _________________ "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.”- Sir Ernest Shackleton, newspaper classified. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Cynhikr
Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 1197 Location: Tempe, AZ.
|
Posted: 1/25/2008, 11:48 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Somewhat heavier (but after factoring in a ground sheet, maybe not SO much heavier) and a bit more costly, but I may be tempted to at least LOOK at this > http://www.ccoutdoorstore.com/outdoor-research-bug-bivy.html. O.R. makes some pretty nice stuff!
kurt _________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
---Benjamin Franklin
"I wonder what ole' Ben would've thought of the TSA and photo-radar?" -- cynhikr |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
|
Posted: 1/25/2008, 1:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Kurt the one you posted looks like it would work well for one who tosses and turns... better anyway than the one Tommy posted..... Lizard, any comments, since you own the first one _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Tommy
Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 192
|
Posted: 1/25/2008, 6:48 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Thanks for the feedback and suggestions you guys.. it's helpful.
I also found this one on BPL.
decisions, decisions ... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
MikeInFHAZ
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location
|
Posted: 1/25/2008, 11:43 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Tommy, that adventure 16 bivy is fairly popular right? Ive heard good things about it. The rod inside is like a windsheild screen. It'll flex a million times without incident. At least with that, you wont have to sew loops under your tarp. I dont like anything hanging from the canopy that would make it sag more than usual. I remember REI had a little 1 lb mesh bivy but I couldnt find it online. _________________ http://www.arizonahikers.com/board/albums/albwb18/BRIDGE.sized.jpg
bridge hammock, quilts and tarp (all DIY)
what i do |
|
Back to top |
|
|
azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
|
Posted: 1/26/2008, 6:05 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
What bugs? |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Tommy
Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 192
|
Posted: 1/26/2008, 6:16 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Yeah Mike, the more I look at people's gear lists, I see that the A16 is being used and liked.. so I'm probably going to buy it and go from there.
On the AT I never saw it (or noticed it). Probably because I only ran into a few true tarp campers (most had tarptents or regular tents or slept in shelters). One guy with a tarp just doused his bandana in deet and clipped it to head of the tarp. I was skeptical, but he said it kept the bugs away fine.
And yes, Elizabeth, although I'm still working on my bug tolerance, I'm not so concerned about the bugs in Arizona (if that's what you are referring to ) as I am with the ones out of state. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
|
Posted: 1/26/2008, 7:05 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Yes, Tommy, I know there are bugs the size of 747's on the AT, but here in AZ I have slept out more nights without a tent than I have WITH a tent. During mosquito season a little DEET works fine, usually. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
thesuperstitions Guest
|
Posted: 1/27/2008, 6:12 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Elizabeth, you need to go to West Clear Creek around Memorial Day for a truly enchanting bug encounter! (We'll now hear from Hooli for confirmation!!!!) |
|
Back to top |
|
|
azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
|
Posted: 1/27/2008, 12:09 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Hooli the Bug Magnet? Something along those lines?
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
|
Posted: 1/27/2008, 10:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Oh Elizabeth... you don't know the half of it. As Ken said a truly "Enchanting Bug Encounter" for sure... Right Hooli? _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
Positive Thinking Is the Spark that Makes Dreams Happen~~~Unknown |
|
Back to top |
|
|
azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
|
Posted: 1/28/2008, 5:36 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Hooli's ignoring us. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
kurthzone Thread Killer
Joined: 31 Dec 2002 Posts: 1097 Location: Peoria, Arizona
|
Posted: 1/28/2008, 7:07 am Post subject: bug bivy |
|
|
|
|
Tommy I use the OR. Used it on the 9 day backpack into Thunder River, Tapeats and Deer Creeks last May. It worked wonderfully. Lots of bugs and critteres in the Canyon. _________________ ;o)> |
|
Back to top |
|
|
evenstar
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA
|
Posted: 1/28/2008, 8:39 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
thesuperstitions wrote: |
Elizabeth, you need to go to West Clear Creek around Memorial Day for a truly enchanting bug encounter! (We'll now hear from Hooli for confirmation!!!!) |
porridge little black flies chomped on me pretty good. richie rich too. _________________ John Richardson and Richie Rich, El Perro de Playero
http://members.tripod.com/~evenstar/index.html
http://www.arizonahikers.com
When the Man waked up he said, "What is Wild Dog doing here?" And the Woman said, "His name is not Wild Dog anymore, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always. Take him with you when you go hunting."
--Rudyard Kipling, from Just So Stories, 1902 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Back to top
|
|