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Backpacker Magazine – May 2009
Gear Review: MSR E-Bivy
thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.
MSR E-Bivy (Courtesy photo)
$80
9 oz.
Some bivy sacks are heavier than solo tents; others don't offer enough protection. This one hits the sweet spot, thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and an ultralight silnylon top.9 oz.
A half-length zipper provides venting and easy exits. I used it as a ground cloth while sleeping under the stars in Colorado National Monument; when a shower passed around 3 a.m., I just slid inside and stayed dry.
Pros: Compact as many emergency blankets, but way more durable and weatherproof.
Cons: It comes packed as small as a Coke can, but you'll never compress it that tiny again (use the 9-by-4-inch stuffsack). msrgear.com
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I used with bivy bag last night under a large silnylon tarp and over a summerweight down sleeping bag. The weather was rain showers, very humid (90% humidity), breezy and 54 degrees F.
Although the top looks thin and very breathable, I awoke to a disturbing amount of insensible perspiration moisture on the inside of the E-bivy's top. I suppose the air was so humid, my body's moisture was condensing on the inside of the sack and could not pass out. The outside of the down bag was wet in large spots. But, I had this problem on and off with another bivy bag.
I'll use the E-bivy again. Hopefully, condensation will not be a problem in drier weather.
Posted: Sep 07, 2009 Jerry Boyd
I have one -- no, it doesn't have bug netting.
Posted: Jul 11, 2009 Carol Day
Friday 06/19/2009
In answer to your questions:
1. Length 83"
2. Width 33"
3. Girth 64"
4. Interior Height 10" {Whew!! - you better be
slim!!!}
5. Weight 9 OZ
6. Yeah, it has a little bit of netting.
Cordially
Mike the Traveler
Posted: Jun 19, 2009 Mike the Traveler
"Looking at this review and on the MSR website, I was not able to see if this bivy has bug netting?"
Me neither. Couldn't even find the dimensions. I downloaded the manual which turned out to be a generic tent manual. Nothing about the bivy. Useless!
Posted: Jun 19, 2009 keith selbo
Looking at this review and on the MSR website, I was not able to see if this bivy has bug netting?
Posted: Jun 17, 2009 Rob Davidson
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