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Double bivy options

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Matthew Turner BPL Member
PostedDec 20, 2014 at 8:09 am

I enjoy cowboy camping while solo. I like not having to set up a tent and being able to pack up faster it the morning. The problem is, my girlfriend will not sleep out without some type of protection from bugs. Right now we use a smd haven with the net tent and it's great. If the weather is nice, we set up only the net tent. This set up works perfect for muilty day trips where we spend more time in camp and less time on the trail.

I would like to find a 2 person bivy to use when we know the weathers going to be nice. Something that requires little to no set up, just roll it out and crawl in. If there's a chance of rain, I'll bring the haven but I would like something more then just a bug bivy. Something with a waterproof bottom and some splash protection. Something that could be used with a flat tarp in the rain and still keep use dry. We also use a EE double quilt.

I like the Oware 2 person bivy and I think it's what I am looking for but was wondering if there was any other options?

dirtbag BPL Member
PostedDec 20, 2014 at 9:46 am

Bear Paw Wilderness Designs made me a custom 2 person bug bivy which came out really nice. It uses a very short, small pole to keep the netting off our face. Works well under a tarp and such.

I recently just recieved a bug bivy from Borah gear as well. I had a custom job on it as I asked for a 2 way zipper so I could open it full across my chest and down both sides(or just 1 if I wanted). It is a really nice looking bug bivy.

If you are searching for a regular bivy, not just a bug bivy, I would also possibly recomend Borah Gear and ask for a custom size.

Chad B BPL Member
PostedDec 20, 2014 at 1:24 pm

MLD now offers the Superlight Bivy in a double. It'll cost you but the quality will be top notch.

Matthew Turner BPL Member
PostedDec 20, 2014 at 7:21 pm

It looks like my options are limited. While the MLD looks nice, for about the same weight and $100 cheaper I might just go with the oware. The uber bivy is just too much. The double weighs 32oz. That's the same as my haven tarp and net tent.

Derek M. BPL Member
PostedDec 21, 2014 at 1:33 pm

Joe A,
Do you have any pictures of your BPWD custom double bivy? I'd love to see it!

Mark Haffner BPL Member
PostedDec 21, 2014 at 5:50 pm

+1 on Borah Gear bivy. John West will make whatever you want. You can use sil, cuben, mesh, in any combination . You tell him what you want. He will work with you on every step of the design. They are taking a break until mid winter. If you can wait til spring, he will give you a very good bivy.

dirtbag BPL Member
PostedDec 21, 2014 at 6:27 pm

I don't know how to post pictures on here from my phone. Pm me your email and I can email a picture of it set up in my yard..

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