Equinox Sleeping Bag Cover

[copythat]

Seems to me this item was designed to be used with a floorless tarp. I've toyed with getting one to use in this manner but I'm concerned how breathable it is.

own one. yes, under a plain ol' tarp, or in a shelter/lean-to (uh oh ... as long as you don't take a space reserved for a member of the ruling party) ... keeps off light rain fine and can add some warmth, too. no condensation woes for me, or maybe i just didn't notice?

[hopefulhiker]

I used something like it. It was waterproof on the bottom, nylon on the top. I had big condensation problems with it.....

[capoken]

I have one and it is always on my 3 season gear list. I use it with a tarp and it takes the worry out of rain splashing in. Last time I used it there was heavy rain and quite a bit of rain came under my tarp due to wind. It kept my sleeping bag dry. THe DWR top fabric is ultra water resistent and I never had a condensation issue. I don't think it adds much warmth but it is perfect for use with a tarp.

[Footslogger]

I started this thread to get some user feedback and it sounds like experience is mixed. I went ahead and ordered one and it arrived yesterday. Light and packs small. Will probably fit in the stuff sack with my sleeping bag. I can see where it will be a welcome addition to my cold weather gear package. Probably not something I'd carry on the AT, other than in the beginning and end of the hike due to the colder weather.

Where I really see this bivy paying dividends is on my upcoming PCT hike. Glad I got it and looking forward to using it.

Thanks for all the feedback/input !!

'Slogger

[bulldog49]

Thanks for the info guys. I think I'll get one to use with my ID Silshelter tarp.

[bulldog49]

Is the zipper located on the top of the sack or to the left or right side?

[Footslogger]

Is the zipper located on the top of the sack or to the left or right side?

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Zipper is on the left (if you're laying on your back in the bivy). There is also a drawcord with barrel lock on both sides of of the curved hood end for closure around your sleeping bag.

'Slogger

[bulldog49]

So using it with a sleeping bag that has a right zipper could pose a problem getting in and out of it.

[Footslogger]

So using it with a sleeping bag that has a right zipper could pose a problem getting in and out of it.

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Not really. Tried that last night, since my bag is a right zip also. The top end of the bivy is pretty generous (if you let out the cord loop). I was able to unzip my sleeping bag while inside the bivy and then just push the bag aside while I reached up for the bivy zipper.

'Slogger

[bulldog49]

Thanks for the info, Slogger. I will be interested to hear how it performs for you out on the trail.

[Two Speed]

The zipper is the one minor gripe I've got. On my old rectangular model it's a half zip. Not a big deal, but I'm used to being able to unzip my sleeping bag all the way to the foot. For some reason not being able to do that with the Equinox bivy bothers me a little.