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Posted by Gear Selection (Guest) on May 22, 2007 at 2:07:06 am EDT
In reply to bivvy sack posted by calamitybrook on May 7, 2007 at 12:26:47 am EDT

Last year I bought a Swiss Gear 2 man bivy/tent from Sam's Club for $39. My son and I have spent weekends in it from 15 below to 95 degrees (Michigan). It's one layer of Syl-nylon, no rainfly (no extra weight-it's not needed) and one aluminum pole. Obviously with one pole it needs to be staked down. I'm 6'2" and 300 lbs., my son is 4'9" and 125 lbs. It serves it's purpose as a 2 man bivy just fine. When I'm alone it's very confortable. My surplus insulated mummy mattress and North Face 3D Goliath zero degree bag fit perfectly. I love the vestibule, it's large enough to put my pack in and cook too (out of the rain). The whole thing is 8'long x 4'wide and weighs 3 lb 3 oz. This bivy goes everywhere with me now. When it dies, I will find one similar to replace it.

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