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L.L. Bean Gore-Tex Bivy

This simple bivy has a Gore-Tex upper and coated nylon floor. You access it by way of a crescent-shape, double-slider zipper located along the head seam. Nick and Steph thought this bag was a little too snug. With such a tight fit, cramming in all your gear, water bottles, boots, and winter sleeping bag is a problem. Mosquito netting zips in and is removable.

All in all this no-frills bivy sack is one of the lightest and most compact in the bunch, and at a mere $110 it's a good buy.

Weight: 1 lb, 8 oz.
Price: $110
Weatherproofness: 3
Claustrophobia factor: 2
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For more information: Call L.L. Bean, Inc. at (800) 809-7057 or visit http://www.llbean.com.


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Article © Paul Cleveland, 2000.

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