Outdoor Research Bug Bivy

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The Bug Bivy is a bivy sack made by Outdoor Research. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From CampSaver.com:
"When dry weather is certain and attack from the insect hoards is constant, the Outdoor Research Bug Bivy is just the shelter called for.It can be used with or without the overhead pole depending on how light and compact it needs to be.It is a surprisingly compact little bundle, but can make a huge contribution to the comfort of the user in bug country.On summer river trips it can be used in conjunction with an overhead tarp.In desert or tropical environments there are many times when this lightweight shelter could protect you from the little crawlies that might try to share your bed.It can also be used as protection from these critters in certain indoor sleeping arrangements.If you travel en"

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Outdoor Research Bug Bivy is a no-see-um shelter that provides complete insect protection through the night. A single pole holds the mesh away from your face, keeping the bugs at a distance. The zipper opening seals mosquitoes and other small insects out. A waterproof floor keeps moist ground from soaking through your bag as you sleep.OR Bug Bivy Specs: Avg. Weight: 16.0 oz. / 454 g Avg. Weight w/o Pole: 14.9 oz. / 422 g Length: 89 in. / 225 cm Peak Height: 18 in. / 46 cm Width at Shoulders: 25 in. / 64 cm Width at Feet: 21 in. / 53 cm Packed Size: 14 x 3 x 4 in. / 36 x 8 x 10 cm Pole Material: Delrin"

From Backcountry.com:
"Picture it. Summer camping under the stars, a warm breeze blowing across your face, the soft, melodic, soothing buzz of mosquitoes - say what? That's right, thanks to the Outdoor Research Bug Bivy now you can sleep outside, under the open sky, and your only thought of bugs will be how lovely they sound as you drift off to never-never land. This ultra-light, no-see-um mesh bivy has a Hydroseal-200 coated taffeta floor to protect you from ground moisture and rocky debris. Meanwhile the mesh will, need we say it, protect you from debris of the airborne, buzzing, pernicious ilk. The OR Bug Bivy features a shock-corded Delrin pole that conveniently holds the mesh off of your face so you can saw logs unobstructed all night long. Patented sleeping-pad straps fix the bivy to your pad so you don't spend the night slip-sliding away, and a small internal mesh pocket conveniently holds those little items you need near at hand. One end-opening zipper seals the deal."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"When the only precipitation you need to be protected from is buzzing around on wings or slithering on its belly, these are the bivouac covers of choice. The no-see-um netting will not let the obnoxious little buggers through, and the overhead pole keeps them from getting too close to your head. We left off a pole at the bottom to eliminate the need for staking out the bivy, but stashing a few things at the foot of it will help keep the netting from resting on bare legs. The long-zip end opening allows rapid entry so you can minimize the number of micro guests. Our Hydroseal-200 coated floor material will prevent a wet ground from soaking through. The single Bug Bivy is perfect for anyone who is trying to avoid malaria, whether you're in the desert Southwest or on a lodge bed in Belize."

User Reviews

Bug Bivy
Reviewed by George, Dec 31, 1998

"I've been looking for a lightweight alternative to all the small tents on the market, but a conventional bivy sack is still a poor compromise: in good weather, being encased in a limited-breathable fabric is overkill, and in bad weather, you need a tarp or something covering the entrance, so you can get in and out of the bivy without soaking everything."

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