E-bivy vs REI minimalist and E-Wing vs Siltarp 8′ x 5′

Noel,
Do yourself a favor and look into an oware cattarp 1.1 and a oware basic bivy (DWR drawcord bivy). These are light weight, high quality and a great value. You could pick up the tarp and bivy for under $200.00, free shipping makes the deal even better.

Thank me later.

The E-bivy is for emergencies only. It is NOT breathable and thus not suitable for use more than one night (if that.) It will get wet inside and your bag's loft will collapse and you'll freeze to death in a big yellow burrito. Not fun.

The e-wing doesn't provide full coverage and is really only adequate if you have a fully waterproof/breathable bivy (like the REI minimalist.) The 5×8 is much better and can be set up a variety of ways. (Search this form for tarp pitching options.)

I would go with the Siltarp and scrap the bivy ideas. Oware or titaniumgoat bivies are affordable and lightweight/breathable options. I have bivies from both companies. Oware is having a 10 percent off sale now as well.

Thanks guys for the reply. Much appreciated!
I will take a look at the oware and the cattarp. But It looks like the e-bivy is off my wishlist and I should probably go for the siltarp instead of the e-wing.

I would prefer getting my stuff at REI because I like to have the peace of mind that comes with the 100% satisfaction. And I don't like to ship my stuff to retailers on the other side of the US if there is some defects.