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Big Agnes Three Wire eVent Bivy

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The Three Wire bivy from Big Agnes is a lightweight solo shelter. It's made from eVent™ waterproof, breathable fabric and has a pole frame overhead for roomy comfort.

External pole frame is quick and easy to set up; extra-long zipper offers quick, hassle-free entry and exit
eVent top fabric is breathable and waterproof; its unique membrane structure allows moisture vapor to escape to the outside, keeping you and your bag dry on the inside
Lightweight Cordura® ripstop nylon bottom fabric is durable and waterproof, and fabric extends over the footbox; all seams are sealed
Three Wire offers 2 closure options: interior mesh netting provides ventilation and bug protection, and the eVent fabric layer closes for complete weather protection
Peaked visor and zipper flap help protect against the elements
Lightweight and strong DAC® pole system with press-fit connectors and lightweight hubs uses an anodization process without harsh acids
DAC poles are made from TH72M aluminum, offering improved durability and the latest advancement in lightweight tent poles
Stake-out loops are oversize so that skis can be used to anchor bivy in the snow; features reinforced stake-out loops at head, shoulder and foot
Includes stuff sacks and 6 superlight aluminum J stakes which are anodized without harsh acids

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Big Agnes Three Wire eVent Bivy Customer Reviews

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Big Agnes Three Wire eVent Bivy

3.3

(based on 4 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (3)
Packs small (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (3)

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Mar

2010

(50 of 50 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Misleading...

By tstrick4579

from Fairfax, VA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Packs Small
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Three Wire eVent Bivy:

Big Agnes recently updated this product. The 2010 model is red/charcoal with the poles on the outside, previous models were orange with the poles on the inside.

Previous models did have an all eVent top, but the updated 2010 model is only eVent on the red fabric area. The charcoal colored footbox area is not breathable at all, and will collect a considerable amount of condensation.

When I used this in below freezing temps this winter, I used it with a synthetic bag, and the condensation in the footbox area was in the form of frost (it just brushed away, no big deal). Using this in above freezing temps for the first time this spring with a down bag resulted in a soaked sleeping bag end (I had the storm flap fully open to allow for maximum ventilation).

If BA made the entire top eVent, this would be an amazing bivy shelter, but I consider the 3/4 only length "eVent top" a deal breaker. On the plus side, it sets up in less than 2 minutes, it is very easy to get into and out of, it will fit a large size therm-a-rest (25" width), and is very roomy inside (I can roll from side to side over the night without any problem...I'm 6'2" 215).

If I had purchased from REI I would have returned it. If you have a DWR finish on your sleeping bag it might not be an issue.

Apr

2011

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Better, worse, & no change

By Frankoz

from Bainbridge Island, WA

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Pros

Packs Small
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Entry too small
Non-eVent footbox

Best Uses

Comments about Big Agnes Three Wire eVent Bivy:

I have the previous version. The external pole setup is a definite improvement over the old system, which could be a real bear in bad weather. The non-eVent footbox is just a bad idea, as another reviewer noted. And the entry zipper is too short. Another foot of zipper would allow you to sit & swing your legs into the bag instead of using the contortionist maneuver that is necessary now. The sad thing is that you can find several reviews of this bivy on the web, going back several years, and they all complain about the short entry zipper. Apparently the Big Agnus guys don't bother reading those reviews because though many complained about the zipper, I found none who suggested that a non-breathable footbox would be an improvement.

Mar

2011

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Bivy w/ One Problem

By FozzyDog

from Bloomington, Indiana

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Pros

Easy To Setup
Lightweight
Packs Small
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Zipper on wrong side

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Three Wire eVent Bivy:

Before I bought this bivy I did a fair amount of research and determined this to be the ultimate one man tent. After using it for a year I would buy it again, but I do have one complaint. Lying on your back the zipper is on the right hand side and I believe most right handed people have sleeping bags with zippers on the left hand side. It make getting in a little more difficult especially if it's raiing or there are lots of bugs you'd rather not have in your bivy with you. Solution is to get a left handed sleeping bag.

Aug

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Not bad

By mforrest1508

from Fort Collins, CO

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Mountaineering

Comments about Big Agnes Three Wire eVent Bivy:

This thing is pretty sweet. Yes it does collect a bit of condensation in the foot area but not enough to really cause any trouble. This thing is light fast and comfortable. I use an exped synmat 7 dlx and it fits fine. Even with this monster pad it never compressed my marmot pinnacle at all. It truly bridges the gap between tents and bivys. It was not claustrophobic at all and is free standing. It can be set up anywhere in a minute and a half if needed. I would not mind waiting out a storm in this thing. I have used gore-tex bivys before and even with the non-breathable foot box, I would say it is more breathable than than those (military bivy). I am 6'3" 225