Re: [at-l] FW: help with bivys

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In a message dated 9/1/98 2:53:16 PM EDT, thatgirl@astrogirl.com writes:

<< OK, I've narrowed things down to an OR Bivy, but I'm having some difficulty
 distinguishing between the deluxe and the advanced.
 
 I've read all the sales literature, but it's not really telling me what the
 disadvantages are of only having the one pole as in the deluxe.  No
 outfitter in my area stocks both, and only REI stocks them at all (the
 Advanced), so I can't do a side by side comparison.  It seems like the
 deluxe is a better thing because of the weight, but the advanced is more
 expensive, so I can't figure out what that other pole is doing that makes it
 *better*!
 
 The advanced (two poles) stacks up as follows:
 Length: 90"
 Width at Shoulders: 25"
 Foot Width: 21"
 Pole Height: 19"
 Weight: 31 oz.(complete) 22 oz.(without poles and netting)
 
 The Deluxe (one pole "slides into a closed end sleeve rather than being held
 by the snap-on tube sections"):
 Length: 87"
 Width at Shoulders: 25"
 Width at Feet: 21"
 Pole Height: 18"
 Weight: 25 oz.
 
 I'm very perplexed, and no one carries the deluxe, so I can't check it out
 in person.
 
 Please help so that I can ask for the right one for Christmas.  :)
 
 Thanks,
 Nicole >>

There are some reviews on these two bivies on this site.  
<A HREF="http://www.lexicomm.com/gear/tent.html">Views from the Top - Tent
Reviews</A> 

The extra pole gives better ventilation. (see links below.)

THIS INFO IS FROM OR WEB SITE.
"The circumferential pole gives rise to another unique advantage over all 
competition. The main zipper can be open over its entire five foot 
length even in a rain storm. This provides an awning under which boots 
and other items can be stowed out of the rain but also out of the bivy 
sack. It also lets the occupant enjoy full venting of vapor and/or 
cooling when needed. In other bivy sacks that utilize an overlap-style 
opening, it is virtually impossible to achieve sufficient ventilation in 
a rain storm without serious leakage. The circumferential pole can be 
moved from one position to another from inside the sack in seconds to 
vary the amount of ventilation."
 <A HREF="http://www.orgear.com/techman/bc/advbivy-tech.html">Advanced Bivy
Sack - Technical Info</A> 

 <A HREF="http://www.orgear.com/techman/bc/dlxbivy-tech.html">Deluxe Bivy Sack
- Technical Info</A> 

Wildbill
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