[pct-l] Re: Bivy Sack

[matt at mattmaxon.com (matt maxon)]

Steeldriver
I too was a life long Tent / tarp man... I used a bivy Sack this year for
the 1st time and found it to be an accetable, alternative to a tent, at
least here in Southern California, I used it in some very windy and cool /
cold conditions and found it as good as a tent.

I used the Black Diamond Winter Bivy
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/brands/black+diamond/winter+bivy

The main disadvantage I see, but didn't encounter is poor weather, any rain
and your hosed.

Trail90
----- Original Message ----- 
>
> I'm about to purchase my first bivy and would appreciate some feedback
from anyone having personal eperiences using bivys on long trips. All the
sales people I talk to tell me that they are great, I appreciate their
expert advise however I understand the world of sales. I have always used
tents and/or tarps while on the trail. My big concern with the bivy sleeping
system is condensation on the inside of the bivy (I'll probably buy one with
a head dome).
>
> What are the disadvantages? Anyone buy one and hate it? why?
>
> I would really appreciate anyone's POV.
>
> thanks, steeldriver