Bushwalk Australia

Anyone used one of these?

I like the look of it, but before I put my hand in my pocket I thought I'd ask all the 'bare minimalists' what they thought.

I have a membrane jacket wT. I assumed it was Marmots Cold/Snow fabric,tough but perhaps not so breathable unless conditions were really cold? Perhaps not so waterproof as other options? Either way, if your going to give it a go can i suggest another store?:

http://www.basegear.com/bivyshelters.ht ... rt=&page=2

Perhaps more reasonable postage and youll get the 20% off each order (click the link at the top before Every purchase)..

Is there no one out there with any experience with one of these? Anyone like to suggest alternatives I can compare?

No direct experience but from a design point of view it is a large bivvy meant to work in cold or high wind situations when a suitable tent would be too heavy or simply take too much space (footprint as well as in your pack.
Not suitable at all for rainy weather as the only ventilation you get is the entry point, and that is not protected.
Some reviews here :
http://www.outdoorreview.com/cat/outdoo ... 55crx.aspx
Note that the 4 star review mentions tent and surprisingly roomy. Both comments a bit suspect as an accurate description of this product

What exactly are you looking for ?
By that I mean , what has attracted you to this shelter ?
Franco
I am closely associated with Tarptent, so take my comments with two grains of salt...

Well walkinTas, if you acknowledge my reply then I could continue

I have two of the other options on those linked pages (Outdoor research) which have had a Lot of use and have tried a third (Bibler) which was used a few times...
(there is a short video of the Marmot there though they seem to be outa stock...)
Currently for really light weight I have a mountain laurel bivy. It can be carried with a small tarp and groundsheet at still less weight than the heavier bivys...

As franco suggests, what are you looking to achieve? (I wouldnt Like to spend a wet night in any bivy (on its own)... If you would like to... hold on... I wasnt going to continue was I....

Franco wrote:...it is a large bivvy meant to work in cold or high wind situations ...the 4 star review mentions tent and surprisingly roomy. Both comments a bit suspect as an accurate description of this product

What exactly are you looking for ?

I'd like a light tent alternative for two day trips (single night), 3 season use. I think a bivy would be to claustrophobic. Also I like to keep my gear inside. The Home Alone is longer (2438mm) and wider than a bivvy (and some 1P tents) - 1.8 sq. m. of floor (a Moment has 1.67 sq. m. Its 794g and a reasonably small pack size. It has a 3000mm W/R floor. And I can sit up in a 965mm high tent.

I think the lack of ventilation is probably the biggest negative. Pity they don't make a clip on vestibule.

Thanks Nuts, I've seen the video and I have found a few good prices (if I was buying). I haven't read any review that say it isn't waterproof. But probably hard to tell with all that condensation.

Discussion on Lightweight Shelters has been split off (its become and interesting conversation of its own merit).