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SOL Escape Bivy

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Item # 832336

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Some emergency bivy sacks get so wet inside from condensation that they leave you soaking. Not so with the water-resistant, breathable SOL Escape bivy.

Proprietary fabric lets moisture escape from the inside, yet resists rain, snow and wind on the outside; waterproof seams ensure complete protection
Bivy reflects heat back to you to keep you warm on a cold night
Pull the drawstring on the hood snug to seal in warmth
Side zipper makes getting in and out of the SOL Escape bivy easy
High-visibility orange will catch the eye of rescuers
Bivy packs down small for easy storage and transportation

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SOL Escape Bivy Customer Reviews

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SOL Escape Bivy

4.4

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Packs small / compresses (7)
Simple to use (7)
Effective (6)
Good instructions / manual (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry camping (7)
Winter conditions (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (5), Casual/ recreational (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (5)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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May

2013

4.0

emergency bivy

By Hiking Jay

from Medford Oregon

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Pros

Clear Instructions
Easy To Pack
Effective
Simple To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Winter Conditions

Comments about SOL Escape Bivy:

I use when there is snow or cold temps on day hikes just in case I have a bad day....

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Apr

2013

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

money well spent

By cupfan

from Las Vegas,NV

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Clear Instructions
Easy To Pack
Effective
Simple To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping

Comments about SOL Escape Bivy:

A fellow backpacker mentioned that he got an extra 6-8 degrees on his sleeping bag when he used this Bivy as a cocoon over it. Being skeptical I thought I would just have to get one and see. Well, it absolutely does exactly that. I am a cold sleeper. Meaning , I HATE A COLD NIGHT. By using this bivy shelter bag, I know I increased my bag temp by 6 degrees. It was 41 degrees outside and I was comfortable all night. It was the best nights sleep I have ever gotten in the backcountry. As you all know, the ratings on sleeping bags are somewhat suspect to their degree rating. Even with long johns and fully clothed, I get cold when I'm in a 40 degree bag and it get down to 43-45 degrees out. Not any more. It is a godsend on every aspect. The weight is negligible at 8 ounces and worth every penny! IT WORKS!!!!!

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Feb

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Needs more information

By Wolfscent

from South East Michigan

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Pack
Emergency Bug-out-bag
Light weight
Simple To Use
Small

Cons

Prefer Concealable Color

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Road Trips
Winter Conditions

Comments about SOL Escape Bivy:

I really liked the small size from the standpoint of including it in an emergency camping standpoint. I opened it on the family room floor and got my 6 foot size into it easily. It is roomy and shoes could be easily worn. I had my son inlaw try it. He is about 6 foot 4 inches. His head did stick out some but the hood could be used to advantage. He thought it was workable. I have not tried it outdoors yet. My only concern would be lying on top of snow or rocks since I expect the cold would be transmitted thru direct contact of this type. I suppose heavy clothing could help. I would suggest instructions for ideas for use on top of snow or rocks. I would suggest that the company build an exterior envelope to use as a cushion of grass, twigs or clothing. It was easy to repack it into original small size.

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Feb

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great piece of gear

By The kenso

from PA

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Pros

Easy To Pack
Effective
Simple To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Day Trips
Winter Conditions

Comments about SOL Escape Bivy:

Great as a warm weather bag. Great as an emergency piece of gear in your daypack. And finally, great protection for a down bag.

I sleep in a single wall tent in the winter. This turns my 40 degree down bag into a 3 season or 20 degree bag, that can handle heavy condensation. Just get it!

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Oct

2012

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Used on AT Section Hike in Maine Aug Sep

By AT Hiker

from Atlanta GA

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Pros

Effective

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping

Comments about SOL Escape Bivy:

Used on AT Section hike this year Aug Sept in Maine.
It worked well in a tent down to about 50 degrees.
In the 40's it started to get cold. Bought a Silk liner and used a full length pad and everything was great. This should be on the list for warm weather AT Hikers. Through hikers should consider it for the warm weather part of the hike. Saved at least a pound over sleeping bag options. Yes it is worth it.

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Jun

2012

(20 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very light weight sleeping solution

By Markekai

from Hilo, HI

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Pros

Clear Instructions
Easy To Pack
Simple To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping

Comments about SOL Escape Bivy:

I bought this Bivy because most of my camping is warm weather beach weather camping with ocassional passing rain. I slept under a canopy with a free standing hammock and this bivy in about 70 degf breezy weather. This was a test to see if the bivy could be used alone, as most of the time I will not be carrying a 20lb folding hammock on a hike :) . I usually get cold easily so I wore a sweatshirt and thermal long pants. The bag did a good job of balancing between breathing and staying warm.

The first night, there was no condensation on the inside of the bag at all. I did find cinching the bag close to my face helped heat from escaping and did not make me claustraphobic. Since we were sleeping only under a canopy, the wind was strong and it did an acceptable job of blocking the wind, but stronger gusts could be felt by my feet which did not have socks on.

The second night it rained hard during the middle of the night. Since the winds were so strong, the wind blew rain onto the bag since no where was safe under the canopy. This initially was not a problem, as the bag did it's job of blocking water from the outside and still breathed. However, as the hammock got wetter and wetter, the water began to puddle in the middle, and at that point, it seeped through the sleeping bag and I got wet in that spot.

If using this bag without any other cover, it can handle various amounts of water for short periods of time, but hours of direct contact with falling water will allow moisture to enter. The main problem seemed to be laying in puddled water as I was comfortable up until the time water puddled. I think the description of "water resistant" is accuate, but I wouldn't try to use it in any weather colder than 65 deg f unless I was inside a shelter or tent. I'm going to experiment with using emergency blankets aka space blankets aka pieces of shiny mylar to make a small shelter to protect this bivy from puddling water and direct rain. Once I figure this out, I will have a great solution for beach camping while backpacking without a tent!

I will try this bivy while sleeping in a tent, it may end up replacing my regular sleeping bag. I'm concerned without any breeze it could get stuffy inside, but I'll test it next month and try to update this review.

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May

2012

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Product, UL Sleeping Bag

By Jake Camp Junky

from SLC, Utah

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Pros

Clear Instructions
Easy To Pack
Effective
Simple To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Day Trips
River Trips
Winter Conditions

Comments about SOL Escape Bivy:

The Escape Bivvy I bough in hopes of having a Ultra Light summer sleeping bag. It is rated as a 52 degree farenheit bag, I am a cold sleeper and at 52 degrees with minimal amount of layers on, I was still cold. I do how ever think the bag is build well, easy to role up and put back in the stuff sack. The hood is nice and it breathes well. I am 6 foot tall 185 LB and the bag is roomy. It is semi Rectangular ( half way between a rectangular and mummy bag ). I love that it has a zipper, you do still have to shimmy your way into it. I went backpacking the other day, and it got way colder than I thought it would, after that I don't go hiking or backpacking with out it. This is a grate product.

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May

2012

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great for saving pack weight and space

By stuticius

from northern minnesota

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Pros

Easy To Pack
Effective
Simple To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping

Comments about SOL Escape Bivy:

i got this product and put it to the test in my back yard in a low area it got to 34F i was wearing jeans and light jacket to bed on top of a closed cell pad it wasnt comfortable but kept me warm enuf to stick it out ive used it for a couple overnighters since and was comfortable at 54F with the same pad and cloths i could see it getting sweaty in warmer weather but for the weight and space you save its worth it