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The Bug Bivy™ provides complete insect protection through the night. A single pole holds the mesh away from your face, keeping the bugs at a distance, and the zipper opening seals out mosquitoes and other small insects. A waterproof floor keeps the moist ground from soaking through your bag as you sleep.

Fabric :

100% Polyester, 100% nylon floor, pole tunnels, stuff sack

Avg. Weight (oz./g): 16.0 / 454 W/ Pole

Features

End-opening zipper
Three stake loops; two guy-line loops
Single, shock-corded overhead Delrin pole
Small internal mesh pocket
Sleeping pad straps
Durable Hydroseal® coated floor
No-See-Um Mesh Keeps Bugs Away from Face

Technology

Bug Protection Tightly woven no-see-um netting provides lightweight, chemical-free insect protection that doesn't interfere with visibility.
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Hydroseal® A coated Antron nylon fabric, Hydroseal® is waterproof and extremely durable.
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12/21/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Lightweight Greatness

By Cougar Bait

from Ardenvoir, WA

Pros

Easy set-up
Lightweight
no bugs

Cons

Akward Ridgepole
Hard To Enter And Exit

Best Uses

Backcountry
Extended backpacking
Minimalist
Spring And Summer Camp

I use my Bug Bivy 4-5 days a week, working on a trail crew. Both for work and pleasure this bivy hasn't let me down. You will barley notice it in your pack. Its great to keep the creepy crawlers out and to throw in your daypack when headed into mosquito country, to have lunch in. This along with a tarp is the ultimate lightweight setup for spring and summer camping. The only trouble i've encountered is getting in and out of with ease, for those mid-night nature calls it can be difficult to shimmy out of, but what bivy is. Overall, this is ideal for simple, minimal camping weather it's backcountry, frontcountry, or beach camping.

3/26/2011

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Never worn one out

By ConnieD

from Montana

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Packs Small
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Bug Bivy�:

I may have had one of the first made.
I use my Outdoor Research Bug Bivy often.
I have never worn out an Outdoor Research Bug Bivy. I have had three, over the past many years, only because two were stolen.
I use it backpacking and horse packing.
I often use it for sleeping cowboy-style: no tarp, no tent.
On well-drained ground, I flop over and the bottom has kept the rain off and all my gear was inside and dry.
Sturdy, easily wiped clean.
Looks like brand new.

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Q:
I have a 25 inch non tapered thermarest. Will it fit or will it be too tight at the foot end
Asked on 11/21/2012 by Jack
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- A:
  It may be a little tight.
  
  Bug Bivy Specs
  
  Length 89"
  Width at Head 25"
  Width at Feet 21"
  Height at Head 18"
  Height at Feet 11"
  Answered on 11/21/2012 by CS from Seattle
Q:
will this protect against bed bugs?
Asked on 10/26/2012 by rob J from NY, NY
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- A:
  I think it would provide at least limited protection from bed bugs. The best mattress encasements have added protection around the zipper ends; you may be able to improvise something extra with duct tape. Bed bugs should be unable to penetrate the bottom liner or true noseeum mesh. However, they can bite through the mesh if it touches the skin. A mummy bag liner might help. It's worth a try if you plan to stay in hostels or hotels, which, worldwide, are not doing a great job at controlling bedbugs. I've found few other products on the market that are as likely to give at least limited protection.
  Answered on 12/6/2012 by Jim T from NY, NY
- A:
  Good question but the answer is no it will not protect against bed bugs.
  Answered on 10/29/2012 by Anonymous
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How much does it weigh?
Asked on 8/24/2012 by Tracy from Scotland
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- A:
  With poles the Bug Bivy comes in at 454g/16.0oz and 422g/14.9oz without poles.
  Answered on 9/21/2012 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, Wa
Q:
im 6'2", 230lbs, iam i going to fit? i can not find the dimensions for this thing.
Asked on 5/10/2012 by Brown from Quesnel B.C.
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  Bug Bivy Dimentsions
  
  89" Long
  25" Wide at the Head
  21" Wide at the Feet
  18" High at the Head
  11" High at the Feet
  Answered on 10/25/2012 by CS from Seattle
Q:
Is this bivy free-standing?
Asked on 3/10/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  No, it is not free standing, but it has one pole above your head that will keep the mesh off your face while you are in the bivy.
  Answered on 4/4/2012 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, WA
Q:
How wide is the Bivy? It looks like it tapers at the foot and is wider at the head.

If they are different please let me know what the 2 different dimensions are
thank you
Asked on 2/28/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  The width of the Bug Bivy at the widest point near the head is 25in and 21in at the feet.
  Answered on 3/7/2012 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, WA
Q:
Hi, what is the denier weight of the floor fabric?
Asked on 2/25/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  The floor of all the bivy's are made of a durable, waterproof, Hydroseal coated, 100% nylon material.
  Answered on 4/10/2012 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, WA
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DO YOU RECOMMEND COATING THE BUG BIVY WITH A PERMETHRIN COATING OR AN INSECT REPELLENT? I AM GOING TO AFRICA
Asked on 8/16/2011 by j from denver
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- A:
  The Bug Bivy has a very fine mesh that prevents bugs as little as no-see-ums from getting in to your shelter. The bivy should not require any additional bug repellent to keep bugs out. If you would like additional protection, an insect repellent can be applied.
  Answered on 8/17/2011 by CS Outdoor Research from Seattle, WA
Bug Bivy�
Q:
I have found, after years of using many differnt pads, that I actually love the thermorest Neo-Air Large Pad - size 25 inches wide by 72 inches long. The extra effort to blow it up is worth it based on the comfort it provides. My question is, will it fit in the bug bivy? My concern is that the pad will be destructive to the netting in the foot area? I'm 6 ft at 200 lbs. My primary form of backpacking is light weight medium to long distance.
Asked on 7/31/2011 by Anonymous
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- A:
  Thank you for your questions. The full length of this bivy is 89", which should allow for plenty of space to fit your Neo-Air thermorest pad without having it directly against the netting at the foot area. You should be able to use your current pad without worry of hurting the netting in any way.
  Answered on 8/1/2011 by CS Outdoor Research from Seattle, WA
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I am 6'2" and weigh 220. Will I fit in the Bug Bivy? I've read some reviews that it may be too small.
Thanks!
Asked on 7/26/2011 by Anonymous
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- A:
  The entire length of the Bug Bivy is 7'5" so you should fit inside just fine. The overall fit will also depend on what type of pad you are using. If you have any other questions, let us know.
  Answered on 7/27/2011 by CS Outdoor Research from Seattle, WA

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