cracked Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I need a bivy sack. I want it to be as light as possible, but also bombproof. Preferably Goretex or eVent or something similar. Any reccommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 8 dollar tarp from the hardware store. way techy blue fabric. other then that. don't bivy! that is lighter! i just sometimes carry some long underwear and a puffy and goretex with a balacava and gloves. works well. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Shameless plug: a friend custom-makes bivvy sacks out of Epic and its super light. Its not bombproof but it may be difficult to find a sack that is waterproof/breathable AND both light and durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Epic isn't waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jopa Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 have you checked out what pro mountain sports is selling? they seem to consider weight on every item. i can't give you specific recommendations, though. their website advertises a light waterproof bivy on the front page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Exped eVent bivy  Integral Designs eVent bivys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 How about a Schoeller Bivi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Sphinx said: Epic isn't waterproof. Â I stand corrected. Its a "highly water-repellent fabric." Â I tested mine under a running hose and it didn't leak though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 rbw1966 said: Shameless plug: a friend custom-makes bivvy sacks out of Epic and its super light. Its not bombproof but it may be difficult to find a sack that is waterproof/breathable AND both light and durable. How much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Epic's sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Attitude said: rbw1966 said: Shameless plug: a friend custom-makes bivvy sacks out of Epic and its super light. Its not bombproof but it may be difficult to find a sack that is waterproof/breathable AND both light and durable. How much? Â Depends on what you want--its custom-made to your specs. Anywhere form 100-150 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 cracked said: I need a bivy sack. I want it to be as light as possible, but also bombproof. Preferably Goretex or eVent or something similar. Any reccommendations? I'm happy with the ePic fabric on my Bibler Winter Bivy - the zipper broke though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 funny about the zipper!  event fabric is a more breathable alternative to goretex, it eliminates the urethane element in ptfe or some thing like that, makes it so.   also, some less expensive options are a epic top/siltarp bottom untralite bivy sack from equinox designs or somesuch, packs twice as small as bibler winter bivy  also, the great $20 bivy sack from adventure medical kits, weight 1/2 pound. breathable only by vents, but a damn fine, cheap bivy- it would be perfect for a wanderlust trip in europe for 3 weeks and only $20.  other than that, the OR basic bivy, and the marmot precip bivies, are the lightest non event, WB bivies out there, at about 16 ounces each.  but the bibler standard is much more climber friendly (get the big wall with tie in loop if you're on the rope alot) and roomy in the interior at about 8 ounces more than these-  but I'm very fond of my 12 ounce Svarsky guides sil tarp that is a five foot tall bivy for 3 with vents- 12 ounces, three people, either on a ledge, or in the snow, and a 5x9 tarp for pitching as a canopy-  the Svarsky is the most versatile bivy "sack" i've found, but not made the same way most bivies are laid out. 12 ounces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timo Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I am not familiar with the Svarsky bivi. Where can I see one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 event is also more breathable than goretex, and has been proven to be so by a gear testing buddy of mine out there. Â oh, the svarsky. let's see, there are also versions of it by ortovox, hilleberg (kindof) and integral designs. search them out and see the light- Â but again, it's not the kind of bivy most of you guys are looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackbolter Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 It's eVent not event!  Its Epic by Nextec not epic!  Why have a bivy sack in the first place? Just go home if it rains. You can save as much as 3 pounds by not bringing one. Just buy a sleeping bag with Epic by Nextec on the outside, Pertex Quantum on the inside and a YKK Uratek zipper. Oh wait, no one make a bag with a windproof zipper yet. Maybe one day.  4 New 30 degree bags  It is about time ain't it?  New jacket too.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Crackbolter said: 4 New 30 degree bags  It is about time ain't it? According to the comparison chart, these new bags have a whopping 5" of girth and 6"x13" of loft. No wonder they are so light.  Useless, but light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracked Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 Thanks for all the recommendations . I think I'll try Beck's space blanket, sounds like it's perfect for winter bivies. Actually, an EPIC bivy with a silnylon bottoms sounds perfect! The top isn't water proof and the bottom is so slick you can use it as a sled! Thanks, Beck, I owe you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracked Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 I think I'll go with sewing my own. Anyone know where I can buy eVent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackbolter Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Crackbolter said: It's eVent not event! Actually, it's eVENT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackbolter Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 (edited) Webpages are fixed. Edited September 10, 2003 by Crackbolter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracked Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 Crackbolter said: Yes Will FF sell me some if I ask nicely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackbolter Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Of course!  tony@featheredfriends.com  Come on in if you want to see samples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I've been very happy with my MEC basic bivy. It weighs 16oz but is fully waterproof/breathable. It's made out of the waterproof wicking nexus fabric that the bibler and integral designs single wall tents are made of. It just lacks zippers and mesh to save weight. I trust it enough to use it in actual raining conditions, which I have, and it performed flawlessly. It's also quite cheap for what it is: $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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