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Let the expert gear testers at Backpacker help you find the right lightweight personal bivy sack for your next trip, whether you’re looking for a minimalist summer sack or a lightweight but warm winter bivy.
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When I sleep in my beloved bivy, am I just wrapping myself up like a six-foot bear burrito?
Cross a super-warm bag and a weatherproof bivy and you get the Wraith.
Using a waterproof and breathable fabric, the Escape Bivvy provides comfort and insulation.
A minimalist-style bivy that separates you from the nasty outside.
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This bivy stuffs smaller than a soda can.
This "Bivy" is actually a bomber two-pole solo tent.
A light emergency bivvy sack
thanks to a durable, polyurethane-coated nylon ground layer and more, this balanced bivy has all the right elements.
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Keep your sleeping bag up to fluff with proper care and handling, including storing, washing/drying, and special considertations.
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Finding a bivy that's just your size makes all the difference on colder nights.