May 2010
Rab Summit Superlite Bivi – Bivy or Tent?
At first glance, the Summit Superlite Bivi looks more like a tent than a bivy. So why do they call it a bivy? It has something to do with US laws. More on that later. The Rab Summit Superlite Bivi is made of the very breathable eVENT fabric. This is the same material used for waterproof and breathable raincoats. The advantage of the eVENT fabric is its very light, single-wall structure for an almost... [Read more]
MLD Soul Side Zip ultralight eVent Bivy
The Soul Bivy Side Zip eVent Bivy by Mountain Laurel Designs can be used directly in the open air without a tarp or tent thanks to the waterproof eVent outer. I use the Soul Bivy Side Zip in the mountains as well where a tarp or tent can be very hard to set up because there are sometimes no suitable spaces for a tarp. It’s quite an experience to sleep out in the open with the bivy. Ultralight hiking... [Read more]
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