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Integral Designs Unishelter Exp Bivy in eVent
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Integral Designs Unishelter Exp Bivy in eVent

Item # 721117

$320.00

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The eVent™ Unishelter Exp is designed for multi-day wilderness travel and provides adequate shelter for individuals who want their own space.

  • This design takes bivy shelters to the next level!
  • Innovative design features a horseshoe-shaped entrance with an 80 in. waterproof zipper and an external 30 in. zippered bug screen panel
  • Rear-facing, screen-covered tunnel vent keeps the bugs out
  • Pre-curved Easton® hoop pole around the head offers plenty of head and shoulder space; wire-stiffened, coated-nylon eyebrow peak
  • eVent™ fabric is a Direct Venting™ waterproof barrier that sets a new standard for comfort
  • It allows perspiration to dissipate and vent before it saturates the inside of the fabric
  • Proprietary, patented Dry System Technology™ vents moisture directly to the outside of the fabric without first making the inside fabric wet
  • It also provides unprecedented levels of breathability
  • Lightweight coated-nylon floor is durable and waterproof
  • Bivy stakes down securely with four 3/4 in. nylon webbing loops
  • Height 25 in.

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Item 721117

Integral Designs Unishelter Exp Bivy in eVent Specs

Specification

Description

Season4-season
Design typeBivy
Average weight1 lb. 15 oz.
Average weight - metric.88 kilograms
Dimensions98 (length) x 22 (foot) inches
Dimensions - metric249 x 56 centimeters
FabricCoated nylon
Packed size4 x 18 inches

Integral Designs Unishelter Exp Bivy in eVent Customer Reviews

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Integral Designs Unishelter Exp Bivy in eVent
 
4.3

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (3)

    Reviewed by 3 customers

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    Nov

    28

    2007

    (29 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    great.. for a bivy

    By Chris11

    from Bellingham, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Collects Condensation

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Mountaineering

    Comments about Integral Designs Unishelter Exp Bivy in eVent:

    This is a great bivy, one might even say an excellent bivy, but despite the pole and eVENT, it is still only a bivy.

    The head pole creates some nice extra room around the head and there is pretty good ventilation with a light breeze. Its light and easy to set up.

    However, despite the eVENT's claim that interior moisture would dissipate, I did not find this to be the case unless I slept with the zipper almost undone (risky in mosquito country). Zippered up I invariably woke up wet with condensation, even in the dry Sierra. In order to avoid this I found it best if there is a breeze and you orient the shelter lengthwise to provide cross-flow. It never rained on me, so I can't comment on its waterproofness.

    Also, the guy line system that keeps the head pole upright has on a number of occasions become dislodged during the night, causing the pole to collapse. Once I had to get up and out of the shelter in the middle of the night to rectify the situation.

    Personally, I would rather carry an extra pound and sleep in a more comfortable tent-like shelter. But if you're a lover of bivy's and are looking for just a little more comfort, this would be a great buy.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

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

    (29 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    15

    2007

    (5 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Very Good!

    By zumsoi

    from South Korea

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy to set up
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Mountaineering

      Comments about Integral Designs Unishelter Exp Bivy in eVent:

      When I go mountain, the eVENT shelter is my friend.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      1

      2009

       
      5.0

      Bombproof Shelter

      By Super Dave

      from Rocky Mountains

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Stows Easily
      • Warm
      • Wind storm proof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • 4 Season camping
        • Backpacking
        • Cold Conditions

        Comments about Integral Designs Unishelter Exp Bivy in eVent:

        Having tried everything form $800 Bibler tents (pure luxury but not ultra light for Alaska climbs) to just tarps (that becomes a parachute and rip in high winds) this is one that hits the sweet spot. My joy is to climb the highest peaks and spend the night on top of the world looking at the most awesome gorgeous sunsets, but I have to have something that stands up to 70 mile plus wind gusts and sheets of rain blowing sideways(tarps and ultra light tents can't do this). This shelter is the best I've found for unexpected very violent weather. If they could just make it bear proof I would give it 6 stars.

        The only negative I've expenienced is on rare occasions sleeping next to a stream with higher humidity is some minor condensation, but no more than with other enclosed shelters (one area where tarps excel).

        I've used this winter mountering in temps down to -30 in snow with great results. This shelter adds 5 to 10 degrees warmth over just tarp camping.

        After 2 years of use I found I needed to seal some the taped seams, but this was minor. I love the fact I can set this up anywhere in just 3 minutes.

        Over 25 tents and 15 tarps later, this is my favorite for mountaineering.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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