Re: [Paddlewise] bivy sacks

From: James <jimtibensky_at_fastmail.fm>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 08:51:18 -0800
BRAD said: I've been thinking for years about getting a 2-person bivy
sack for seakayak trips to British Columbia. I'd be very interested in
other's opinions or experiences. I'm not sure I'd like to be storm bound
in a bivy sack for 3-4 days.



I have a bivy sack that I realy like for cooler weather.  It is way too
warm in high summer.  And it is basically a body bag with head room [I
have a North Face Gore-tex one called the "soloist"], so spending a lot
of time in it would be ugly.  But perfect for wet, cool weather where
space counts.  Since one [at least I do] usually uses a tarp for wet
places anyway, the room thing isn't so much a problem for changing
clothers and lounging around.

I once watched a great Northern Lights display while ensconsed in the
bivy - it is a great memory.

Jim Tibensky
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