Integral Designs Salathe

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The Salathe is a bivy sack made by Integral Designs. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From REI:
"This bivy sack lets climbers stay dry while allowing arms to remain free to sort gear or cook dinner. Lightweight, waterproof, breathable Tegraltex ripstop nylon tri-laminate top shell has a moisture-wicking lining to keep you comfortable. Tough, coated 200-denier oxford nylon floor is waterproof and abrasion-resistant. Flexible, wire-stiffened hood keeps fabric off face and shields you from rain while sitting up; mesh netting with roll-away ties keeps bugs away. Two side zippers make getting in and out easy and allows adjustable ventilation. Shoulder width 32"."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Integral Designs Salathe Bivy (Long)John Salathe started climbing at the tender age of 45. Two years later he and Anton Nelson pioneered Yosemite-style climbing by doing the first base to summit ascent of Lost Arrow Spire, with four nights of bivys. The Salathé bivy is named for this bold climb, where John Salathe wished he'd known about this piece of gear before spending several uncomfortable nights on the renowned big wall route. Bivouac sack users are the practical sort, really, a little bit more unwilling to share their space with grubby trip mates in favour of a good night's sleep, rather than showing some anti-social tendencies (generally speaking). And when a mountaineer can weather a decent-sized storm in a compact, lightweight personal shelter, why would he or she choose anything else? TetraTex, a waterproof/breathable fabric found on the upper half of the Integral Designs Saluthe and a polyuerathane coated floor work extremely well f"

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Salathé is Integral Designs most versatile and technical bivy. Loaded with features which make it suitable for both summer and winter use. Use it for lying down in horizontal comfort or for sitting up on that tiny ledge cooking a meal while staying cocooned, dry and tied in.Dimensions: Length: Regular - 81" (fits to 6'1") Long - 92" (fits to 6'7")Width: 32" at shoulders tapering to 22" at foot.Girth: 70" at shoulders tapering to 52" at foot.Weight: Regular - (1.9lbs) Long - (2.1lbs.)Packed Size: 14"x5""

From Backcountry.com:
"The Integral Designs Salathe Bivy Bag is a technical bivy for serious climbers and backpackers."

User Reviews

Salathe
Reviewed by Phaedrus, Aug 27, 2007

"Another Good, Bad and Ugly review - for the Integral Designs Salathe Bivy Sack.

The Good

. : Size and weight. Of the two, the weight is less important - at around 1kg packed, there are 1 man tents that come in around the same. But lighter is always better than heavier, and it is certainly lightweight and compact."

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Salathe
Reviewed by MWO, Nov 29, 2004

"Love it, Had this thing for a couple years now and I've used it in almost every conceivable location. It's been to PA and to Romania, Texas and Alaska. I'm having a tough time not taking this thing whenever I go out. If you need a bivy, this one works and works well.

Didn't like the bug screen so I cut it out."

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Salathe
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Nov 26, 2004

"This bivy is great!!! It has really impressed me."

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Salathe
Reviewed by Terry Pastirchak, Mar 12, 2002

"this bivy performs very well in both warm and cold weather (i haven't used it in significnt amounts of snow, however). i've had NO problems with condensation, and i've found the built-in malleable wire on the hood to offer enough support to keep the bivy off of my face."

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