SOL Escape Bivy
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If you find yourself forced to spend an unexpected night outdoors, stay dry and warm with the breathable, body heat–reflective, and water-resistant SOL Escape Bivy.
Shop similar products- Proprietary fabric lets moisture escape from the inside, yet resists rain, snow and wind on the outside; waterproof seams ensure complete protection
- Bivy reflects 70% of radiated body heat back to you; drawstring hood snugs tight to seal in warmth
- Side zipper makes getting in and out easy
- Hard-wearing fabric resists punctures and tears through heavy use
- High-visibility orange helps catch the eye of rescuers
- Bivy packs down small for easy storage and transportation
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View all SOL Emergency Supplies| Best Use | Backpacking Emergency Preparedness |
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| Material(s) | Metalized spunbonded olefin |
| Dimensions | 84 x 31 inches |
| Weight | 8.1 ounces |
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I like it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like the SOL Escape Bivvy. When I first heard of it I thought it was going to be like a sleeping bag but it's very light(8.5oz), not bulky, and small enough to put in my backpack. The SOL Escape Bivvy is breathable, waterproof, heat reflective, and I can fit in it and keep my head covered with the draw cord closure. A coworker and I were talking about going camping and hiking and we both now will be taking SOL Escape Bivvys
The ideal lightweight sleeping companion
I have only been able to make it out with this bivy 3 times so far all in cool weather (20* to 35*). I used it in conjunction with a light summer bag(50+) and have been very happy with its performance. It is breathable(sweat/humidity), comfortable, very light, and plenty roomy for me(6'3" 230lbs) however if water gets inside of the bivy it will not drain or evaporate. think long rainy backpacking trip, if you are not careful by the third day you will wake up with dew? or frost on the inside of this thing. I don't consider that to be a fault of the bivy more careless user error but its worth mentioning. I can't wait to try this out in summer all on its own it should be pretty ideal.
Used for search and rescue
I keep the Sol Escape Bivy in my search and rescue pack in case I have to spend an unexpected night in the woods. The Sol Escape Bivy is very lightweight and it backs small so it’s always in my pack. I have used other emergency bivy bags that are somewhat warm but you end up soaking wet from condensation. During a rescue it was required that I spend the night with the patient, the temperature dropped to twenty-seven degrees and, although not warm, I was comfortable and dry. I have used the Sol Escape Bivy about six times now and it is holding up fine.
Good Product, UL Sleeping Bag
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.
Great and Lightweight
I used this on my recent trip to Mt Whitney (May 27-29 2013) with a fleece sleeping bag inside of it and a ThermaRest Z-Lite Sol sleeping pad under it for warmth. I used it inside a lightweight backpacking tent, not as a bivy sac. At 10,000 feet it normal clothes, I was plenty warm except for cold toes. At 12,000 feet the temps were below freezing (high 20s) and the setup mentioned above worked in my winter wear, with again only my toes being cold! I have no complaints. In fact, I like the Escape so much I bought a new fleece insert bag that matches the contours of it so I can use it with or without, depending on the temps on backpacking trips. The combo has decreased the weight of my sleep system by 2 pounds, so I am very happy with that as well. Great product, very simple!
Warm and waterproof!
I used this bivy every night on a week in the field for work. Night temps dropped to the mid 20's and this bivy paired with my 20 degree bag and a liner kept me warmer than I expected to be. On the colder nights I really like cinching the top to the point of there just being a small "air" hole and really cocooning myself. When I woke up to rain dripping on me through our holey tarp, the bivy stopped it from reaching my bag and kept me dry (don't know how it would stand up to more water, though). However, every morning there was a fair amount of condensation on the inside of the bivy/top of my bag but I figure that's to be expected.
money well spent
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!!!!!
Value for Cost
The Sol Bivy performs as advertised. I've tested it as a sleeping bag in temperatures down to 50°F and as a cover for my light-weight sleeping bag in much colder temperatures. In either use there was never a problem with condensation. When used over a sleeping bag the Bivy probably adds 15°F to the bags comfort rating. I plan to use the Bivy for ultra-light backpacking and keep it in my car trunk for emergency use.
Used on AT Section Hike in Maine Aug Sep
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.
Less can be more
Just wrapped up 4 nights in GSMNP and used this as my only form of insulation at night (went no sleeping bag to save on weight - 50 mile trek). Loved it. I am a warm sleeper, so this was plenty. Temps got down to low 40's one night, which is low end for this bag, but no condensation or complaints at all. Will be a staple item in my bag from now on. Couple this with any other bag and save yourself some cash from a 0 degree bag. Just my $.02 Cheers.