Looking for Kestrel Bivy or Ruta Locura Wasatch Bivy

I have a Kestrel Bivy. I've used it for two nights so far. I was hiking along the AT In Ga. Both nights were in the 40s with high humidity. Slept under a MLD Cuben Cricket Tarp. Surprisingly, I experienced zero condensation either night. The top fabric has a very nice hand as well. Maybe it's a little heavy at 6.7oz, but I really like it. The price is right.

The floor feels super durable and the bathtub walls come up really high. The no seam floor construction is also a plus. The only complaint I have with it so far is the footbox is a little tight if sleeping on your back on a pad thicker than 1" with a high loft bag. It compressed the down in my EE Rev 20 when I tested the fit, but I solved the problem by scooting back in the bivy.

I know it's not exactly a thorough review, but I hope it helps. I really enjoy this piece of gear.

Sam

Edit for autocorrect errors

I owned a Wasatch bivy for a very short time. Quality was excellent. I was amazed at how small I could pack it down and it weighs almost nothing. I sold it because I found it to be a bit tight for me, a regular size WM Ultralite and a CCF pad. The bivy was purchased to use during the winter and that is my winter sleep set up. I did experience some significant condensation during one night of use but I would be hesitant to say it had anything to do with the bivy specifically. As you know, many factors come in to play contributing to condensation.

Never owned the Kestrel but have used the TiGoat bug bivy quite a bit, so I'm bringing this up simply to comment on quality. Once again, a very well made product. The "articulated" hood and bathtub floor design is the same on the Wasatch and the bug bivy and would guess most likely it is the same on the Kestrel. I can't think of any flaws in construction, the bug bivy is an excellent piece. I also like that they attach the tie out along the zipper as opposed to tacking it directly to the mesh.

The Wasatch will seduce you with it's low weight but I personally would go with the Kestrel. It is significantly cheaper and has the zipper across the chest and down the side. The Wasatch is just a chest zip. TiGoat lists the Kestrel as weighing 6oz, but I would question that.

edit: I just checked the specs and the Wasatch, TiGoat bug bivy and Kestrel are all identical girth/length. Which is strange to me as I find the bug bivy roomy enough but found the Wasatch a bit tight.

Thanks for the replies.
Would love to have any other reviews of these two bivy sacks.

Billy