Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy

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Sierra Designs says:

Updated With New Color & Styling. Still designed to fit our revolutionary Backcountry Bed and a 2.5” inflatable pad on the inside of the bivy, so you can sleep as comfortably on a rock ledge, as you do at home.

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- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

• Large u-shaped opening
• Mesh window panel
• Waterproof/breathable top fabric
• Fully taped seams (pvc free)
• Compatible with most sleeping bags, especially the Backcountry Bed

Regular Specs

• Our weight: 348g (excludes storage bag)
• Brands Minimum Weight: 13oz / 0.37kg
• Brands Packaged Weight: 14 oz / 0.40kg
• Length: 80” / 203cm
• Shoulder Width: 36” / 91cm
• Storage Bag Size (L x W): 10” x 4”/ 25.4cm x 10.2 cm

Materials & Construction

• Top Fabric: 20D Nylon Ripstop WPB, DWR/10,400MM PeU, 18,300 g/day MVTR
• Bottom Fabric: 30D Nylon Ripstop, DWR/1200mm PeU, FR CPAI84