Outdoor Research 242828 Helium Bivy, Pewter, 1size
Made from the same fabric as our go-to ultra lightweight rain shell, the Helium II Jacket, the Helium Bivy is the most lightweight bivy we make, weighing in at a feathery 18oz. Featuring a classic, no-nonsense clamshell design, completely waterproof, breathable and ready for many seasons of adventuring–thanks to the 70D floor–the Helium Bivy is a true minimalist bivy for fast and light solo expeditions.
Product Features
- Waterproof and Breathable
- Lightweight
- Fully Seam Taped
- Anti-Fungal Coating on Floor
- Five Stake Loops
First the good news. It is very lightweight and packs very … I used this bivy during a multi-day backpacking trip on the Teton Crest trail. Weather was 70’s in the day and 45 at night.I used it with a 20degree bag. First the good news. It is very lightweight and packs very small. There is no lighter way to hike.During the nights without rain, I just used the screen and was able to see the stars at night. There was a meteor shower one night and I was the lookout for the meteors while my hiking companions were in their tent with no view of…
Excellent- for what it is I would like to start off by saying I did not purchase this product from Amazon, but from REI. Second I would like to note the other reviewers complaining about the condensation in this bivy. You have to understand, this is a full coverage bivy, condensation comes with ALL bivies, and is not exclusive to this particular product. Now, for the actual review– This is by far one of the best bivies for the price, I bought it after having the Advanced Bivy, also by outdoor research. What I…
I love the Mosquito/Bug netting feature