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Outdoor Research Bug Bivy
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Outdoor Research Bug Bivy

Item # 684087

$79.00

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When clear nights prevail but insects threaten to reduce your blood volume, the Bug Bivy is the sleeping chamber of choice.

  • The no-see-um netting will not let the obnoxious little buggers through, and the overhead pole keeps them from getting too close to your head
  • The long-zip end opening allows rapid entry so you can minimize the number of micro guests
  • Sleeping pad straps keep your sleeping pad secure
  • Shoulder girth is 50 in.

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Outdoor Research Bug Bivy Specs

Specification

Description

SeasonNot Applicable
Design typeBivy
Average weight16 ounces
Average weight - metric0.45 kilograms
Dimensions89 (length) x 25 (shoulder) x 21(foot) inches
Dimensions - metric226 x 64 x 53 centimeters
Packed size4 x 13.5 inches

Outdoor Research Bug Bivy Customer Reviews

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Outdoor Research Bug Bivy
 
4.0

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (5)
  • Comfortable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Sep

    20

    2007

    (26 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great bivy

    By Home is where I hang my head

    from Maine woods

    About Me Casual/ Recreational, Globetrotter

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy to set up
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Obviously not waterproof

    Best Uses

    • Car Camping
    • Travel

    Comments about Outdoor Research Bug Bivy:

    Don't be put off by the poor photos - this is a high-quality product and perfect for those nights where you'd love to sleep under the stars but would like something between you and the insect world.

    While not (obviously) waterproof, it does have a waterproof underside. The simple hoop on top efficiently keeps the netting off your face.

    This product is probably most applicable to minimalistic desert camping, car camping or home sleepouts and would come in very handy in quite a few "hotels" I have stayed in. Much better protection and more useful than many of the mosquito nets on the market as it completely encloses you. Stuffing some clothing in the footwell will keep the netting off your legs, too.

    I was a bit put off ordering as the photos provided were almost universally bad and didn't show the product well. Pleasantly surprised!

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (26 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    6

    2008

    (15 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    A must for thru-hikers!

    By Compass

    from Marietta, GA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy to set up
    • Lightweight
    • Sturdy

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Outdoor Research Bug Bivy:

      I used this bug bivy almost every night in the northeast on my A.T. thru-hike. I did not carry a tent or tarp and solely relied on shelters. This saved my life during black-fly season. If you like shelters, but hate bugs, this is definitely the product for you.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (15 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      28

      2009

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      No Bugs No Pain

      By AZBill

      from Prescott, AZ

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Keeps bugs off
      • Lightweight
      • Stows Easily

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Warm Dry Weather

        Comments about Outdoor Research Bug Bivy:

        This does exactly what it says it will do. It keeps the bugs off. It does not claim to be spacious, warm or weather proof. You can not find lighter more compact packing bug protection. I use it in hot Arizona riparian areas that attract every bug from miles around. The solid bottom and mesh top keeps the mosquitos, kissing bugs (cone nosed beetles), scorpions, etc at bay. One night I watched a scorpion crawl on the OUTSIDE of the netting between me and a full moon rising over the canyon rim of West Clear Creek. It was fun to see the silhouette against the moon and know I did not have anything to worry about! I recommend the OR Bug Bivy to all my backpacking friends.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        21

        2009

        (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Shocked at the poor design

        By Smutdog

        from Leesburg, Va

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Poor Hood Design

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking

        Comments about Outdoor Research Bug Bivy:

        I am surprised no one else had the same issue...but the pole design is horrible. It doesn,t keep the netting taut and the very poorly designed velcro attachment for the side allows the pole to pullitself out. Very disappointed and returning it shortly

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        10

        2009

         
        4.0

        No Bugs!!!

        By Outdoorwinger

        from Upstate,NY

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Lightweight
        • Roomy
        • Stows Easily

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • 3 Season Camping
          • Backpacking

          Comments about Outdoor Research Bug Bivy:

          Keeps the bugs at bay which is great however the head opening is a bit awkward would like to see a side zipper but over all I really like this bivy,I use it under my Equinox 8X10 tarp and sleep like a baby.

          • Gift:
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          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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