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A Winter Overnight Bivy in the Sherman Range

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May 26, 2021 at 5:27 pm #3716072

Ryan Jordan
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Locale: Central Rockies

Companion forum thread to: A Winter Overnight Bivy in the Sherman Range

Day 1 An mid-afternoon start had me skinning through deep, fresh powder up a north-facing slope to the crest of the range. At this point, the next few

Mar 1, 2023 at 12:33 pm #3774540

Charles Courts
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Locale: S.F. Bay Area

Thank you for this report. Are there any experiences or thoughts on getting out of this sleep system to relieve oneself in the middle of the night?

Mar 2, 2023 at 7:32 am #3774583

Mike J
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Locale: SoCal

Thank you for this report. Are there any experiences or thoughts on getting out of this sleep system to relieve oneself in the middle of the night?

No the op here but as an avid bivy user, just throw on all your layers as you would in a tent. Its just a bit more difficult since its super tight…. Not ideal but it has its trade offs and benifits.

Mar 2, 2023 at 12:11 pm #3774593

Ken Larson
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Locale: Western Michigan

Could you post the other accompanying equipment you had taken.

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At the end of the long 1st day did you not have some sort of nutrients to supply you energy for your evening “nap” even though you tired and sleeping went easy?
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