WTB: Black Diamond Winter Bivy

[scheissami]

I seem to recall someone looking to sell one of these but was unable to find the post.

 

If none are available, anybody got a good alternative that weighs about the same (9 oz) and doesn't cost $130? This is mostly for keeping my winter down bag dry, I have a dedicated bivy sack but it's too burly/heavy/big for what I need.

 

Cheers.

[darstog]

http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=33&p_id=2321027

I believe this is touted as lighter, more breathable, and more waterproof than the bibler.

 

[zeroforhire]

I have this one...

 

http://www.greatoutdoorsdepot.com/rab-ultra-bivi.html

 

$87

 

Welded seams... practically waterproof. Great minimalist bivy.

 

6.7 oz.

Edited April 3, 2009 by zeroforhire

[scheissami]

Ever have any problems with condensation inside the pertex bag? I'm not too familiar with that fabric, though I've got an Epic tent I'm pretty happy with (BD Firstlight).

 

Thanks for the info....

Edited April 4, 2009 by scheissami

[mocco]

I had a winter bivy, used it about 12 times in mostly cool to cold temps in the alpine, fall and winter. Found that unless it was really cold (-20C or so) I woke up with an awful lot of condensation and my bag got soaked. Never really liked it and sold it. Find Dryloft to work much better as an overbag.

[scheissami]

Thanks for the info.

 

The sleeping bag I'll be using most with this setup is the Marmot Lithium 0 deg down bag, which is made of Pertex. I suppose it seems silly to me to use a bivy bag made out of exactly the same stuff as the bag itself, though I know another layer will add some protection.

[zeroforhire]

another layer will add more protection, and the seams on the RAB bivy are welded.

[Hugh Conway]

I have one I'd sell. Used a couple times and carried in the back a bunch of days.