The North Face Backpacking Bivy

Versatile and stable for use in foul-conditions, The North Face Backpacking Bivy is a two-poled bivy that features HyVent DT shell thats waterproof and breathable. Mated to an expedition weight floor, and color-coded Featherlite poles, this lodge for one features a crystal clear, waterproof window to watch passing wildlife outside.

• HyVent™ DT waterproof, breathable shell
• DAC Featherlite™ NSL poles
• Expedition weight floor
• Ultralight Twist Clip canopy pitch system
• Easy-to-use Ball Cap clips on brow pole ends
• Comprehensive color-coded pitch system
• Crystal clear PU window allows weather watching
• Fully taped bathtub floor
• High-low venting system harnesses convection and crossflow
• Poled bivy utilizing 40 denier HyVent™ DT waterproof breathable shell
• Capacity: 1
• Canopy Fabric: HyVent™ DT 40D nylon ripstop
• Floor Fabric: 40D 210T nylon taffeta, 10000 PU coating
• Floor Area: 185 sq ft (173 sq m) 185 sq ft (173 sq m)
• Number of Poles: 2 Diameter:: 80 mm, 85 mm, 90 mm
• Stuffed Size: 165' x 5" (42 cm x 13 cm)
• Trail Weight: 1 lb 13 oz (08 kg) Total Weight: 2 lb (091 kg)

Reviews - The North Face Backpacking Bivy

Pablo Leon - 04-09-2010

Great quality for a good price
light weight but still enough room to sleep comfortably and stash some gear. I tie a small piece of chord from loops and attach to tree branch or tripod to allow better ventilation and have had no condensation issues.

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