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Outdoor Research Advanced Bivy. Specifications: Avg. weight: 39.0 oz./ 1106 g Avg. weight w/o poles: 34.0 oz./964 g Width at shoulders: 26 in./66 cm Width at feet: 19 in./49 cm Length: 87 in./221 cm Peak height: 20 in./50 cm Height at feet: 14 1/2 in./37 cm Features: 3-layer Gore-Tex Respiration Pos... learn more
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Reviews
Moosejaw:
5 stars
"Nifty and durable." 10/09/07
This is a wonderful invention. The pole makes it easy to read and relax inside the bivy without making you feel claustrophobic. The bug net is a nice addition. I definitely prefer this over a tent for solo ventures.
by BAYLEY from SWANSBORO
1 star
"Defective product purchased" 07/18/06
Hi, Moosejaw, I bought two of this item in May and it turned out that one of the two was defective when my mom actually tried to use it. I need to return the defective one and get a new one. I need to receive the replacement in two weeks. What will be the best way to trade?Thanks
by SUNG HO from NEW YORK
Altrec:
5 stars
Drew Peterson - 2006-10-25
Security in an insecure world....
The Outdoor Research Advanced Bivy really saved by butt a few times in alpine territory. From Mt. Washington, NH in the winter to the rainy season in Mexico, the Advanced bivy has protected me from the wind, the driving rain, the bugs and the snow. As an alpine climber, I appreciate the weight, as well as the versatility that the stake/guy loops provide. I never once felt as though myself or the bivy were going to fly away in the breeze. Also, I would never again buy a Bivy withough a pole that keeps the material off of my face. This is CRUCIAL and you can find this feature in almost all of the Bivy's that Altrec.com sells. Note: this bivy would be good if you feel as though you may be claustrophobic or you are a tall/large mountaineer. It has great amounts of room compared to other bivy's. A Top quality performance bivy for top proirity expeditions.
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3 stars
rob - 2006-10-24
'great material' just not enough!
being in a wet country goretex is a great and needfull item unless your over 6 feet high then the bag is a waist of space well done outdoor research.
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Bivouac Outdoors:
4 stars
Reviewed by: Horse Clinkard , Mountaineer May 22, 2009
Summary:
I
have used an advanced bivy for 2 hunting seasons during autumn (fall)
and winter in New Zealand. Its a great asset, its only drawbacks beibg
it offers little if any protection from the cold, and the foot area has
no poles or functionality to keep the bivy bag up right. Otherwise
10/10.
Customer Service:
Haven't had to use them. One of the problems of being overseas.
Ames Plus - Iowa:
1 star
Reviewed by: Thomas , Backpacker January 26, 2009
Summary:
Terrible
design. Really sucks setting it up, you'll be swearing if it happens to
be raining at that time. Zipper constantly snags. Warm, but it doesn't
breath. Rain will pool up on the fabric outside.
The only good thing I have to say is that it is super light,
small and if in good condition warm and dry, good thing to keep in your
car as a emergency shelter. Other wise do not buy...
There is simply handfuls of better, more comfortable, much bigger,
much cheaper solo tent for only 1 pound more. Heavily over-rated tent.
Customer Service:
NA
Local Mountaineering:
5 stars
Reviewed by: Benjamin Crowley , Mountaineer January 12, 2009
Summary:
I
used this bivy for many years while in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan and
Iraq (color doesn't matter if you only pull it out in the dark) and on
regular backpacking and mountaineering trips all over. While I have
always had condensation problems, this is a tradeoff with all bivys ive
used. I turn it inside out in the morning, wipe it down and let it dry
off and its good to go.
For regular camping and hiking, it is plus to use it in
combination with a poncho or similar sized tarp to make sort of a
vestibule, but I am convinced this is the best bivy on the market until
you start getting into one person tents. Some complain of the tunnel
entrance but you get into your sleeping bag like that anyway.
Customer Service:
Have not needed to use it but OR has a great reputation for service.
Similar Products Used:
Bibler hooped bivy. Many other OR products (gaiters, parkas, gloves)
Outdoor Research:
4 stars
Reviewed by: SRE , Mountaineer May 2, 2008
Summary:
I'm
writing this review to warn people that the design changed radically,
sometime before April 2008, so watch out for old reviews. The problem
is the weight, which went from 28 to 39 ounces!! (yep, 40% heavier)
Outdoor Research has a GREAT warranty - when the seam tape came loose
on my old one they (without a hassle) sent me a brand new one.
Stiffeners around the zipper and heavier fabric seem to be the weight
difference, but it might also be bigger overall.
Customer Service:
Stunning. Got a problem? Call them, get an RMA, get a replacement. That's how you build customer loyalty!
Marmot Mountain Works:
5 stars
Reviewed by: Tavernetti , Mountaineer January 29, 2006
Summary:
I
am a serious alpine climber. I purchased my OR advanced bivy from
Marmot in 1997. The bivy was dry, comfortable and has plenty of space
since I'm 5'9". In the rain perhaps the best feature is the hood. It
allows you to keep your head dry while providing plenty of ventilation.
You can even store your boots under it. The hood configuration
also allows you to stay protected from the weather while reaching out
to run your stove. The early models have a known defect in the
hydroseal flooring. By 2000 my hydroseal coating was on the bottom of
my sleeping pad and I could see through the floor. I felt I had gotten
my moneys worth out of it and put it away in favor of a 4lb single wall
tent for summit bids. In 2005 I found myself in need of a bivy again. I
called Outdoor Research, told them about the floor delaminating and
they said they where aware of the problem. They gave me an RA# and 3wks
later my 9 year old bivy was replaced with a new one free of charge.
That kind of customer service is the reason that paying a few extra $$
for the OR name is well worth it. I have always felt the floor material
and coating was (and still is) too lightweight. However on snow it
doesn’t really matter. As long as the new hydroseal does not become
gummy with age or rub off like the previous version it should not be a
problem if your careful.
Pros:
Very good construction on the top gortex half of the bivy. Hood
provides a protected work space which sets this bivy apart from others.
Unless you are in a snow cave, on a wall or surrounded by some other
failing shelter system this is a must. You can even read a book in a
storm. Outstanding customer service.
Cons:
Flooring fabric should be of a heavier weight and the floor coating
could be improved by moving to a tougher, thicker coating. For my
applications the added weight would be worth it. If it can't keep me
dry it doesn't matter how light it is. However others may prefer a
lighter material under more moderate use. In an outdoor market where
serious gear is going down the tiolet in favor of cheaper materials and
designs for the masses I give it a 5 star rating.
Customer Service:
I'll say it again: OUTSTANDING customer service!
Similar Products Used:
Noth Face Assault 22, BD Mid, Wildthings Bivy.
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