Black Diamond Lightsabre Bivy

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The Lightsabre Bivy is a bivy sack made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 2 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Black Diamond Lightsabre Bivy (Spring 2008) The Lightsabre Bivy by Black Diamond includes a foot pole to keep the canopy off of your sleeping bag and a mesh mini-vent under the foot box awning for better ventilation. Low weight and high water resistance are maintained by combining DAC Featherlite poles and EPIC fabric with a durable 30d SilNylon floor to keep you dry.Features: Bivy and poles: 732 g (1 lb 10 oz) Packaged: 986 g (2 lb 3 oz) Ground cloth: 178 g (6.3 oz) Dimensions: 226 cm x 89 cm x 63.5 cm (89 x 35 x 25 )Packed Size: 13 cm x 18 cm (5 x 7 )Because of fire retardancy laws we cannot ship this tent to Canada or to the following States: California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota or New York"

From Backcountry.com:
"For the Lightsabre Bivy, Black Diamond took the burly Bibler Tripod Bivy's design and put it together with the lightest, most packable materials they could find. The Epic fabric that makes up the Lightsabre's body is highly water resistant, good in everything but a flat-out downpour, and breathable so you don't have to contend with drippy condensation inside. A mesh window above your head eliminates the dreaded bivy claustrophobia attack without exposing your skin to ravenous insects. DAC featherlite poles and a silnylon floor strike a balance between weight savings and the strength necessities of a reliable shelter. If you're shaving ounces from everything in your pack, or space is a concern (IE: two saddle bags to live out of) the Lightsabre Bivy is the fair weather solution. For rough, wet, or extreme conditions check out its big brother, the Bibler Tripod Bivy."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The Superlight bivy for the gram-counting minimalist concerned with comfort, the Lightsabre combines the Bibler Tripod Bivy design with ultralight, highly packable EPIC water-repellent, breathable canopy fabric and a waterproof SilNylon floor. Three DAC Featherlite aluminum poles lift the canopy off your sleeping bag and away from your head and feet. The Lightsabre has a large zippered entry with a mesh window above your head and a mini-mesh vent under the foot-box awning to keep the critters out and allow fresh air in. Stuff sack included."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"Black Diamond's Superlight bivy for the gram-counting minimalist concerned with comfort, the Lightsabre combines the Bibler Tripod Bivy design with ultralight, highly packable Epic water-repellent, breathable canopy fabric and a waterproof SilNylon floor. Three DAC Featherlite aluminum poles lift the canopy off your sleeping bag and away from your head and feet. The Lightsabre has a large zippered entry with a mesh window above your head and a mini-mesh vent under the foot-box awning to keep the critters out and allow the fresh air in. Stuff sack included. Black Diamond Lightsabre: Capacity (persons): 1 Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. Dimensions: 89" x 33" x 25" Floor Area: 20.4sq.ft Freestanding? No Poles: 3 Doors: 1 Tent Diagram: Compare Tent Specs. Please allow an extra day or two for delivery on this item."

User Reviews

Lightsabre Bivy
Reviewed by Rich, Oct 12, 2006

"This is an over-priced, useless piece of equipment that takes an enourmous amount of personal time just to make it acceptable to use in anything other than perfect conditions. It is NOT SEAM SEALED. You must do it yourself with an included tube of sealant."

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Lightsabre Bivy
Reviewed by Richard D Fields, Sep 28, 2004

"The Lightsabre provides easy entry and exit as well as ample headroom. There is plenty of space for a daypack or clothing etc as well. Lightweight and easy to set up.

The ground cloth (foot print) is a must. I made one for $8. Once inside the bivy, the bottom is very slippery so if you're not on perfectly flat ground you will slide around a lot."

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