This is a wonderful invention. The pole makes it easy to read and relax inside the bivy without making you feel claustrophobic. The bug net is a nice addition. I definitely pr…
- BAYLEY, 10/09/07
SWANSBORO

I am attending the University of Michigan and I bought this tent for the school year (Yes, I am tenting, hopefully all year). The first night I went out it was difficult to se…
- joseph, 09/09/09
Ann Arbor

Yes, the sack keeps you dry. It does that very well. I thought the head on this was a great idea when I bought it, but it turned out to be poorly executed. The extra headro…
- John, 01/23/11

I've slept in The North Face Simple bivy a hand full of times now, last night was the first time in the "rain". I woke up to rain dripping on my face from the "state of the ar…
- Eric, 10/08/11

I bought this for a camping trip in NC that was notorious for night-crawlers (of which I am no fan) and loved it. Unfortunately, by the end of the trip I had accidentally (so…
- Tatiana, 12/11/11

This bivy is AWESOME!! Waterproof like it is its job... well it is its job. Light weight and very compactable. The bug netting gets annoying while you sleep because it sits…
- ANDY, 04/22/08
YORKTOWN

Doing high altitude solo excursions requires to count every ounce and this bivy can replace a tent if you dont insist on too much comfort and space. The Delrin pole keeps the…
- Patrick, 05/11/10

I do a lot of solo trips and it really helps not having to haul the weight of a tent alone. The screen netting is great for keeping the bugs out and letting the air in on nice…
- Christopher, 05/04/09

This is a really good bug screen, works great over your sleeping bag on a cot or on the ground. I used it on my last trip to Africa, slept in it for a month of nights. The e…
- jim, 06/22/05
RACINE

...it's great. I can see how the lack of instructions could cause a user to go horribly wrong and think this is a bad design, but if you figure out how it works you'll be jus…
- Terry, 06/30/10
Loveland, Ohio

A lightweight alternative to a big tent? Hit me baby! I use it when I am going ultralight and know it won't rain (because there is no fly). But it is "fly" because of the mesh…
- Stephen, 09/16/10
Desert, AZ

This bivvy-masquerading-as-a-tent is light, durable, easy set up, with ample width & length. I brought my pack inside with no crowding. You could even emergency-shelter 2 peop…
- elizabeth, 10/23/11
michigan

If all you're looking for is an overbag, this will fill the bill nicely. But if you're looking to get through some serious weather without taking on water, I'm not sure how w…
- Tobin, 12/20/10

Bought this several years ago when it was called the "Stormlight Bivy" (they had to change the name for some copyright issue). Superlight and packable, provides good protectio…
- DAVID, 03/05/10
Sacramento CA

I have the original Navassa Bivy and am still loving it. The last time I used it was in a full blown snowstorm. It kept me warm and dry. And I got to wake up to 6 inches of po…
- Ian, 11/17/10
Virginia

I'm a solo backpacker and this is perfect for me because it is lightweight and packs really small so I can stuff it into my backpack. Keeps me dry, but the only downside is th…
- Jake, 12/11/11
Grand Rapids

I hadn't slept in a bivy sack in ten years, then I purchased the BD tripod Bivy, and I used it for the first time this last weekend. It handled a heavy rain and some breeze e…
- THOMAS, 07/04/08
AURORA

Used this bivy after a huge end of the night season party. I can say that the next time I use it I won't forget the stakes. All in all though it held up when the temperature d…
- Ian, 03/26/09
Virginia

My Zagori has a flexible rod (not the new aluminum pole) that holds the rain cover & screen off your face along with a weather proof vent. The REI Minimalist only has a screen…
- , 03/22/10
High Sierras

My Zagori has a flexible rod (not the new aluminum pole) that holds the rain cover & screen off your face along with a weather proof vent. The REI Minimalist only has a screen…
- , 03/22/10
High Sierras

Good bivy for those that are not claustrophobic. The material rests right on your face. It takes some time to get used to breathing in it while zipped up. The waterproofing…
- Zachary, 11/29/11
Ozarks

I borrowed this bivy most of last year from a friend for colder trips. I was so pleased I bought one for myself... The bag will produce a manageable amount of condensation fro…
- Dan, 08/31/11
Atlanta

This bivy is well worth its value. Although I would not recommend it if you plan on taking in for heavy rain trips, in the winter this is perfect. Super durable and comforta…
- Richard, 12/05/10
Ithaca, NY

This is a very good product for experienced biblers, it holds up well in the weather, and is very light.…
- william, 04/13/11
heaven

I love this bivi sac! They are super durable and all you need!…
- Owen, 10/18/11
Santa Barbara Ca

I got the regular sized and it's amazing. It packs up smaller than a regular nalgene bottle and is as light as a feather. I can't believe it doesn't let in any water, yet br…
- Andrew, 12/29/11
Columbus, OH

Got this for an AT hike, and fell in love. It's super light in the pack, and does everything a bivy does for a fraction of the normal weight. I use this with a tarp over my…
- Matthew, 04/11/11