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Bivy top fabric choice

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Mar 12, 2019 at 3:06 pm #3583126

Steve B
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@geokite
Locale: Southern California

Making a new bivy; I have two fabrics to choose from for the top, Impetus 1.1 (from DIY Gear Supply) and MTN7 (from RSTY). Opinions on which to use? I’m looking for splash protection under a tarp.

Mar 12, 2019 at 4:30 pm #3583139

Elliott Wolin
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@ewolin
Locale: Hampton Roads, Virginia

FYI I used a center panel of no-see-um netting with a border of uncoated ripstop on top of a rather large 2P bathtub bivy (5″ sides). This gives great ventilation in the center with splash protection around the sides.

Mar 14, 2019 at 4:54 pm #3583471

Jerry Adams
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@retiredjerry
Locale: Oregon and Washington

I’ve used M50 from thru-hiker.com. Light weight. Very good DWR. I’ve got a lot of splash without entering the bag.

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