more»User Review: The North Face Backpack Bivy
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Design: bivy with poles
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: the rear hoop is a bit tough to get set, I think the pole is just a tad too long; other than that - 2 minutes
Weight: 1 pound 13 ounces
Price Paid: $199.95
Bought this for fastpacking and have used it about 6 nights over the AT in CT/MA and NH.
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. I was stuck in it for a 12 hour downpour and it kept me completely dry (I did seamseal it before going out). The fabric does tend to stretch out a bit a few hours after the bivy is initially set up and if you don't re-tighten you'll feel the fabric on your legs.
If it incorporated some king of bug netting allowing you to open the front a bit and somehow eliminated the need for stakes I'd give it 5 stars. This winter I think I'm taking it to a seamstress to add the bug netting, but for this summer, I bought a large square of netting and I just drape it over the unzippered opening.
Don't expect to get your backpack or an animal in it with you, there isn't enough room. I'm 6' and fit fine.
Where to Buy
The North Face Backpack Bivy is not available from the stores we monitor.
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 Backcountry.com |
 SunnySports |
 Campmor |
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The Backpack Bivy has been discontinued.
previously retailed for:$118.95 - $199.00
The North Face Backpack Bivy is not available from the stores we monitor.
Last seen August 2, 2012 at Backcountry.com.
