Sleeping on the Snow in a Bivy under the Gatewood Cape
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Went out for a quick overnight trip last weekend and brought out a friend for his first time ever. I wanted to try the Gatewood Cape this time out, so I packed it along for the trip. There was plenty of snow and ice covering everything. I also used my Katabatic Gear Bristlecone bivy, which i have used numerous times over the years. Figured this was ‘Winter” forums so I would post in here.. since this was a winter trip. My first experience using the Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape and I have nothing but good things to say about it. There is PLENTY of room under there for myself and my gear. I did wake up to snow flurries in the morning and everything under the Cape was untouched. It was a little breezy over night, not anything to test the Cape, but it was nice to have a slight block from that breeze, considering I was using my Bristlecone bivy and NOT my Snowyside Event bivy. I do appreciate that the Gatewood Cape packs into its own pocket, so no need for an extra stuff sack. 1 pole set up is also something I prefer. Another peeve of mine that I fell for is the dark olive green color which blends into nature. It is fairly lightweight and packs down nice and small, I am able to pack the bivy and stakes all in the pocket with the Cape, which was another convenience. Its a keeper! That is the link for the trip video if interested…up above..
The Gatewood Cape pitched amongst the trees blends in nicely.
The Gatewood Cape pitched amongst the trees blends in nicely.
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