Black Diamond Bibler Tripod Camping Bivy Sack

I bought the tripod bivy in long, I am 6'3", after a winter trip to Mt. Whitney in a three season ultralight tent that was a blizzard all night inside my tent. I put rain gear over me just to get through the night. If four season ultralight is what you are looking for this is light and bombproof, very well constructed. Condensation is minimal and well worth it, it is only due to the level of weather protection and you can vent it well. This was an excellent purchase!

This thing isn't so much a bivy sack as it is as mini-micro tent. I really dig this bivy because I can't sleep with fabric or netting hanging in my face like you get with a regular "no-pole" bivy. This one gives you a tiny amount to move around or partially sit up, and keeps the bivy fabric up off you and your bag, which reduces condensation (more air flow through the sack). It certainly isn't roomy inside, but fits a 15 degree down bag with me (6'1" 160) in it without trouble. Fairly easy to set up once you get the hang of it, but you should probably try it in your living room before headed out to the mountains

I have used this for 3 years of 8 day on 6 day off for the trinity alps wilderness patrol. I have beat the crap out of it and it still works great! I stuff my bag and pad in the bivy and use my foot to shove it all down into my pack. this thing is tough as nails.

On mountain treks when low weight, compactness, ease of setup, warmth and sturdiness are important, the Tripod Bivy becomes a better choice than available solo tents. I am 5'10''. It feels bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Condensation is minimal. The design and quality have been thoroughly refined. In Japan, I am used to semi-reclining at home, so the geometry of the Tripod suits me. If you are interested in stealth camping, the Tripod has a low profile and a small footprint.