Outdoor Research Deluxe Bivy Sack

Excellent Bivy
After much research on bivy sacks, I purchased the OR Deluxe Bivy. I use it mainly for backcountry and winter mountaineering. With that in mind I needed something waterproof and lightweight. Placing the opening at the head helps incease waterproofness and contrary to some reviews, the opening is plenty big enough for easy entry/exit and to remain in the bag while cooking. With a full pad and a 20 degree bag, it is plenty warm enough for most winter conditions. With a zero degree bag, it is an oven. The Deluxe vents well, however, as with any bag you must vent it a little in very humid conditions to stop light condensation from forming inside. I have not experienced a problem with condensation winter camping. It is also very roomy and doesn't feel claustrophobic, especially with the pole installed. One very minor thing I do find annoying are the sleeping pad straps inside. They tend to get in the way, so I cut them out. If it had a tie-in loop, like the Bibler Big Wall Bivy, this would be a terriffic climbing bivy. Overall, I would purchase this product again. Or's design, quality and craftmanship are superb.

Great quality at the right price
I researched a number of bivy sacks and selected the Deluxe Bivy as a result. Your customer service staff was very knowledgable and helpful. Pricing was better than at the sporting goods store I visted that carried the product and with free shipping it was a great deal.

Excellent Bivy
After much research on bivy sacks, I purchased the OR Deluxe Bivy. I use it mainly for backcountry and winter mountaineering. With that in mind I needed something waterproof and lightweight. Placing the opening at the head helps incease waterproofness and contrary to some reviews, the opening is plenty big enough for easy entry/exit and to remain in the bag while cooking. With a full pad and a 20 degree bag, it is plenty warm enough for most winter conditions. With a zero degree bag, it is an oven. The Deluxe vents well, however, as with any bag you must vent it a little in very humid conditions to stop light condensation from forming inside. I have not experienced a problem with condensation winter camping. It is also very roomy and doesn't feel claustrophobic, especially with the pole installed. One very minor thing I do find annoying are the sleeping pad straps inside. They tend to get in the way, so I cut them out. If it had a tie-in loop, like the Bibler Big Wall Bivy, this would be a terriffic climbing bivy. Overall, I would purchase this product again. Or's design, quality and craftmanship are superb.

Great quality at the right price
I researched a number of bivy sacks and selected the Deluxe Bivy as a result. Your customer service staff was very knowledgable and helpful. Pricing was better than at the sporting goods store I visted that carried the product and with free shipping it was a great deal.