Bivy with Zipper?

You don’t NEED a zipper to get in and out of a bivy, but it is a pain in the rear without one.

I use the stakeouts everytime I set the bivy up and leave the campsite, to prevent it blowing away, and also to give the head flap pull cord something to brace against when lifting the head flap.

The BMW nano does not have a zipper, as the description clearly states. However, the Side Zip Vapr Bivy does(I can see how you got confused with the descriptions though).

Here’s an example of a homemade bivy.
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/2771/index.html

Thank you for the prompt response. Yeah, that description kind of sucks. I read over it but I guess I missed the no zipper comment. Thank you for the link.

I personally do not need zippers on a bivy that is used as a sleeping bag cover, not waterproof.

I purchased a BMW Vapr Bivy Sack without a zipper but decided I needed one and the folks at Rainy Pass did a great job of instaling one. For me it was much easier to get in and out of and was a worthwhile investment. I am now wondering if BMW will make a zipper Nano bivy, a slight increase in weight but much more user friendly.