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

["Nicole Markee" <thatgirl@astrogirl.com>]

You know, I looked at OR's site, but I didn't find these technical manual
pages.

Thanks!

Now I know that I want the heavier, more expensive one.  It's still more
convenient and 1#5 lighter.  Which will allow me ditch my space blanket
(4oz) and carry a light tarp.

-Nicole


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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-at-l@backcountry.net [mailto:owner-at-l@backcountry.net]On
> Behalf Of WHHAWKINS@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 1998 16:39 PM
> To: thatgirl@astrogirl.com; at-l@backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [at-l] FW: help with bivys
>
>
> 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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