[pct-l] Re: Bivy Sack

[calliger at infolane.com (Richard)]

It never rains in So. California as the song goes.....(smiles)


At 11:00 AM 9/7/2004 -0700, matt maxon wrote:
>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
>
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