The North Face Backpack Bivy
Average Rating: ![]()
Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user
Description
The Backpack Bivy is a bivy sack made by The North Face. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Campmor:
"The North Face Backpack Bivy is a lightweight alternative to a solo tent. It is light, compact and totally reliable. It features The North Face's proprietary waterproof breathable fabric, HyVent DT which outperforms other similar fabric hybrids. A small, easy set up aluminum frame keeps the bivy off your face and allows more breathability as well as room to move about. The large door opening makes it easy to get in and out. The rugged floor will keep you dry and is very durable. With built in High/Low vents in addition to the waterproof/breathable fabric you will be comfortable no matter the weather. Sleeps 1 All seams are factory taped for out of the box confidence Waterproof, breathable fabric (HyVent DT) is lightweight waterproof and really lets condensation out DAC FeatherLite NSL Reverse Combi aluminum pole frame is easy to set up - varying diameters make the poles lighter and stronger New ultralight clip system is lighter and easier to use than conventional clips Semi - Freestanding design is stable and easy to set up Bathtub floor wraps up the sides and keeps you dry High/Low venting options keep you comfortable 1 side entry door Heavy duty expedition weight floor - 70D 210T Nylon taffeta - 10,000 mm coating 1 crystal clear window for light and visibility Color coded pitch system for fast set up Post and grommet for easy set up Carry sack included Suitable for winter use Min Weight - 1 lb 13 oz Pack Weight - 2 lb Pole Diameters - 8mm, 8.5mm, & 9mm Color - Orange Dimensions - 7 ft 8.5 in x 2 ft 9.5 in x 2 ft 1 in Import."
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. The North Face Backpack Bivy - 1 Person Tent (Spring 2010) Backpack Bivy by The North Face Features: HyVent DT waterproof, breathable shell DAC Featherlite NSL poles Expedition weight floor Ultralight Twist Clip canopy pitch system Easy-to-use Ball Cap clips on brow pole ends Comprehensive color-coded pitch system Crystal clear PU window allows weather watching Fully taped bathtub floor High-low venting system harnesses convection and crossflow Poled bivy utilizing 40 denier HyVent DT waterproof breathable shell. Capacity: 1 Fabric: canopy: HyVent DT 40D nylon ripstop Fabric: floor: 40D 210T nylon taffeta, 10000 PU coating Floor Area: 18.5 ft2 (1.73 m2) 18.5 ft2 (1.73 m2) Poles: number: 2 diameter: 8.0 mm, 8.5 mm, 9.0 mm Stuffed Size: 16.5' x 5" (42 cm x 13 cm) Weight: trail weight: 1 lb 13 oz (0.8 kg) total weight: 2 lb (0.91 kg)"
From The North Face:
"Versatile and stable for use in foul-conditions, this two-poled bivy features HyVent DT shell that s waterproof and breathable. Mated to an expedition weight floor, and color-coded Featherlite poles, this lodge for one features a crystal clear, waterproof window to watch passing wildlife outside."
From Altrec Outdoors:
"Versatile and stable for use in foul-conditions, The North Face Backpacking Bivy is a two-poled bivy that features HyVent DT shell thata s waterproof and breathable. Mated to an expedition weight floor, and color-coded Featherlite poles, this lodge for one features a crystal clear, waterproof window to watch passing wildlife outside."
User Reviews
Backpack Bivy
Reviewed by Steve Palmer, Jul 16, 2009
Pros: easy to set up, packs down very small, lightweight
Cons: no bug netting, requires at least 2 stakes, little ventilation
This bivy is about 85% of everything I'd like in a lightweight solo."
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Backpack Bivy at 3 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
Campmor | - Backpack Bivy 2009 | $179.97 | Buy Now |
Moosejaw | Backpack Bivy - 1 Person Tent | $199.00 | Buy Now |
Buy direct from The North Face | BACKPACK BIVY | $199.00 | Buy Now |
