RE: [at-l] Bivy sacks, again.

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

> Behalf Of Fire Marshal
> the only advantage of a bivy & tarp over a tent that come to mind
> is a small
> weight savings.

Define small.  ;)  It's 10 ounces, and that will get me under 25 pounds for
my winter gear (no food, no water).

> have to wait out a rain storm in a noisy bivy.  It would be tough
> to sleep / read /pass time with rain drops hitting 6 inches away from your
> head.

See, that's not an issue for me.  The best night's sleep I get in the woods
are with constant, soothing rain hitting my tent fly.

> Can't stretch your arms or legs.

That may be a problem.  I sleep in one position only, and if that doesn't
fit in there, it's right out as a plan.


-Nicole


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