The most noticable feature in the OR Advanced Bivy is the combination of a pole over the top at the shoulder position with a circumferential pole around the head end of the sack (pat. #5,458,146). The circumferential pole turns the entire head section of the sack into an awning, so the zipper can be wide open (about 5 feet) and the lower edge of the roof several inches off the ground. Rain or snow runs right down the roof, off the wide storm flap, and onto the ground. If the wind begins to kick up, the zipper opening can be reduced to prevent moisture from being blown in. If the user has wet, muddy boots, they can be set just under the roof with the floor pulled back, so they’re out of the weather but also out of the bivy sack.
- Poles allow the bivy to open in several different positions including wide open for maximum ventilation, or awning style for shedding precipitation - keeps the overhead material off your face
- 3-layer Gore-Tex®/ripstop nylon upper extends to ground for maximum breathability and tops a durable coated-nylon taffeta floor
- End opening zipper with removable no-see-um netting allows easy in and out without sacrificing waterproofness
- Factory seam-sealed to ensure waterproofness
- Velcro® straps on floor to keep sleeping pad in place, preventing the bivy from rolling over during sleep
- Six loops provide anchor points for guylines or tent stakes
- High-volume foot section allows sleeping bag to maintain full loft for optimum warmth at the feet
- Internal zippered mesh pocket holds eyeglasses or other small items for easy access
- Made in USA
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Hendere - Sep 14, 2002 9:11 am - Voted 5/5
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