Waterproof Camping Gear Outdoor Research Alpine AscentShell Bivy

Love this bivy. I added additional loops so that all four corners had loops and a bit of guyline. Do not use sharp edged stakes. Stick with Shepherd hook types of stakes so you don’t damage the material. Adding some guyline keeps stakes away from the bivy and helps if you are on a slope or slipping around. I had room to place my small backpack above my head and gear beside me, still allowing room for a sleeping pad and quilt. I did not feel tight for space. I am 5’4″ and 129 lbs. I’d use a tarp if there is going to be moderate or heavy rain. Otherwise, it handles wind and light rain really well. My down quilt felt a little damp in the morning but did not soak through or get me wet. If weather is good, the side mesh and mesh around the head provides great ventilation. Stargazing is awesome in this bivy and its easy to close up when winds increase or it begins to drizzle. I highly recommend.