Coolest Bivy...

DAB · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 152 Location: Surpise, AZ

And only $150 - talk about a great deal for a life saving piece of equipement .. and only 1 lb 7 oz package.

http://www.hilleberg.com/2006%20Products/NewBivanorak.htm

http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/tentdetail.cfm/HL1080
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MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

I think I saw that thing at Planet Hollywood. It was from the movie "Scream"
pretty cool.
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

I wouldn't look at that thing in the stores. You would never be able to wear the thing outside of a holloween costume. I can't imagine it would breath at all and when you can have a small tent for a pound more why not. Twice the weather of a tarp as well. I couldn't sleep in this thing, much less a glorified poncho.

MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

Tim, that is why the fine folks at places like MLD have really cool bivys that are designed to give you freedom, not claustrophobia. Some of these designs are made for under-tarp sleeping as well. If only I were RICH! Very Happy

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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

I do like there bug bivy, but not for $115

DesertRoux · Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 397 Location: Scottsdale

kurthzone · Posted: 8/27/2007, 6:54 am Post subject: bug bivy

MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

Im going to agree with Stan, that MLD stuff is WAY pricey. Get the OR or even REI's bug bivy.
For anyone else looking for a very light way to keep bug free AND protect yourself and gear from the elements I have a gray sil-nylon tarptent that I made. If you look in the gallery you will see a blue one, but this one is of much nicer quality as I took my time sewing it. Im getting fairly good at this sewing thing, the gray tarp is 9 feet long with a living space of 7 feet by about 4 feet at the widest. It will weigh under 1 pound. $165
theres also an orange solo tarp still available for $55
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DesertRoux · Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 397 Location: Scottsdale

Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

To my defense the lighthouse was $164 at the garage sale, the bivy was bought with a 20 or 30% off coupon, used once then taken back.

DesertRoux · Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 397 Location: Scottsdale

All is good Davis, I was just giving you some crap. Heck, I shelled out $300+ last winter on a new bag. Very Happy

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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

I hear that. Quality gear is worth it's money though. Just wish I would have bought all that stuff the first time, not the 2nd 3rd and 4th sets. At least I can outfit a small army if need be.

DesertRoux · Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 397 Location: Scottsdale

I still have some of my 1st and 2nd gen gear around. It is always good to have some extras to recruit new people to our world. If they like the stuff, I try to sell it to them too. Cool

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