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Aurora Bivy
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Outdoor Research Aurora Bivy (Fall 2008) The Aurora Bivy by Outdoor Research. Specifications: Avg. weight: 23.5 oz./665 g Width at shoulders: 25 in./64 cm Width at feet: 21 in./53 cm Length: 84 in./214 cm Peak height: 17 1/2 in./44 cm Height at feet: 10 1/2 in./27 cm Features: 3-layer Gore-Tex Respi... learn more
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Outside Reviews:
Moosejaw:
5 stars
"I love it!" 09/10/08
Best bivy ever. I used my friend's last weekend and decided to buy one for myself
by MARCELA from CARPINTERIA
4 stars
"Bottom line if you are not claustrophobic and like to stay dry when you are in the Greater Outdoors" 04/22/08
This bivy is AWESOME!! Waterproof like it is its job... well it is its job. Light weight and very compactable. The bug netting gets annoying while you sleep because it sits right on your face. This is not for people who get claustrophobic.
by ANDY from YORKTOWN : Verified Buyer
Price at Moosejaw: $199.00
Altrec:
5 stars
JINSUB LEE - 2008-08-19
"Great for any kind of sleeping bag!"
well built, warm and totally water proof that you can enjoy the camping under any weather condition.
Price at Altrec: $167.97
REI
4 stars
"An All Season Must!"By porter
from MN
About Me Outdoor Professional
Pros
* Lightweight
* Stows Easily
* Warm
Cons
* Compression Sack Needed
Best Uses
* Backpacking
Comments about Outdoor Research Aurora Bivy:
This is a perfect 4 season bivy. It allows me to cut down the weight of my sleeping bag in the summer for a light sleeping system or the ideal outer layer of a winter sleep system. I have had this bivy for two years now and about 300 nights in it, it never disappoints! It has held up to many cold and wet nights and is showing no sign of wearing. You do get condensation build up if you sleep with the hood closed but that's expected, if it's not raining don't close it, if it is raining, a little condensation is better than soaking wet under a tarp. This is a great addition to your shelter arsenal.
* Gift: No
* What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
4 stars
"Great Bivy"
By bk in nyc
from New York, NY and all over the U.S.
About Me Avid Adventurer
Site Member
Pros
* Lightweight
* Stows Easily
* Water Resistant
Cons
* Poor Hood Design
Best Uses
* 3 Season Camping
* Backpacking
* Cold Conditions
Comments about Outdoor Research Aurora Bivy:
This is a great bivy. Like all OR equipment it's very well built. Even though it is gore-tex, condensation WILL build up on the inside of the bivy, and it can make your sleeping bag damp. I hang up the bivy inside-out during breakfast to dry it off. The hood is made to be kept closed, so it has to be tied or clipped forward if you only want the mesh over you at night. I might try to keep the fabric off me on my next trip by adding a wire through the loops on the outside of the bivy.
* Gift: No
* What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
4 stars
"It works for me"
By bikeclimbswim
from St. Louis
About Me Avid Adventurer
Pros
* Comfortable
* Easy to set up
* Lightweight
* Sturdy
* Waterproof
Cons
* Zipper could be longer
Best Uses
* Bike Touring
* Car Camping
* Hiking
* Mountaineering
Comments about Outdoor Research Aurora Bivy:
I love this thing. It has completely replaced my tent on just about every camping adventure. I did have a problem with condensation one night, but that was only because I woke up breathing into the Bivy. Make sure to always direct your breath out of the Bivy and condensation will never be an issue. My only complaint is that it gets a little cramped when the weather calls for a larger sleeping pad. Also, I guess it would be nice if the zipper extended farther down the length of the bivy, but that could compromise the storm proofing.
* What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
5 stars
What could be better!?
By The Envelope Peasant LTD
from Chico, CA
About Me Avid Adventurer
Site Member
Pros
* Comfortable
* Easy to set up
* Great protection
* Lightweight
* Packs well
* Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
* Backcountry trail running
* Fastpacking
* Mountaineering
Comments about Outdoor Research Aurora Bivy:
The inaugural use of my OR Aurora Bivy happened to be in an early season snow storm that caught us by surprise in the Mount Lassen backcountry. Despite unexpectedly harsh conditions and minimal extra gear, it kept me warm and dry. It seemed adequately breathable as well. This is a remarkable piece of gear, and a must-own for any ultralight all-season adventurer.
* What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
3 stars
"Lightweight GORE-TEX Bivvy Review"
By txbackpacker
from Austin, TX
About Me Avid Adventurer, Backpacer, Hiker
Pros
* Easy to set up
* Lightweight
* Waterproof
Cons
* Condensation
* Poor Breathing
Best Uses
* Backpacking
* Mountaineering
Comments about Outdoor Research Aurora Bivy:
I bought this because it is supposed to be made of a special GORE-TEX that breathes very well. I found an article on the Internet that stated some of these bivy's produced did not contain this special GORE-TEX. I called OR and they assured me the bivy was made of the correct GORE-TEX. I went backpacking with it this past summer in the Olympic mountains in Washington. Each morning I awoke to condenstation so bad my sleeping bag was very wet. I backpacked in the same mountains last year with a REI mimimalist and did not have this problem. The bag is well made, but considering the consendation issues I would not recommend it.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
4 stars
"Compact and Handy in a pinch"
By morphius916
from Corvallis, OR
About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational
Site Member
Pros
* Comfortable
* Easy to set up
* Fly Works Well
* Lightweight
* Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
* Backpacking
* Hiking
* Mountaineering
Comments about Outdoor Research Aurora Bivy:
Great Bivy. Lightweight and quick to set up. Waterproof, but with the option to use the fly netting layer instead on warmer nights. A must for all risky ventures. Could use cinch-down straps on the stuff sack.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Price at REI: $199.00
Lowest price found at Oregon Mountain Community: $148.95
