Black Diamond Lightsabre Bivy Sack

admin November 18, 2007


Black Diamond Lightsabre Bivy Sack

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Price: $149.93
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For the Lightsabre Bivy, Black Diamond took the burly Bibler Tripod Bivy’s design and put it together with the lightest, most packable materials they could find. The Epic fabric that makes up the Lightsabre’s body is highly water resistant, good in everything but a flat-out downpour, and breathable so you don’t have to contend with drippy condensation inside. A mesh window above your head eliminates the dreaded bivy claustrophobia attack without exposing your skin to ravenous insects. DAC featherlite poles and a silnylon floor strike a balance between weight savings and the strength necessities of a reliable shelter. If you’re shaving ounces from everything in your pack, or space is a concern (IE: two saddle bags to live out of) the Lightsabre Bivy is the fair weather solution. For rough, wet, or extreme conditions check out its big brother, the Bibler Tripod Bivy.

Product Reviews

Lightsabre Bivy
Went on 5 day 50 mile section hike on AT in VA…used this bivy 4 times. While I loved the weight, I did find it somewhat difficult to get in and out of this bivy. The head pole was curved down to help shed rain, but found the zippers did not go down as far from my head area as I would like (sure to save weight), so I had to wedge myself as far up into the head area, and then curl myself into a tight ball to work my feet out of the bivy. I am only 5′11", and felt that if the zippers would extend another foot this would have made all the difference to me. I plan to carry my clip flashlight on my next section hike because of this.

OK for quick and light
I used this bivy for a 5 day backpacking trip through the Sierra Nevadas and I am now looking for something more rugged. Its great if you are looking for sheer lightness and summertime use. I am only 5′3" and it was hard for me to get in & out of because of the short zipper and head overhang, I’m sure it would be even tougher for a tall man. It was waterproof (though I had to seamseal all seams myself). My other complaint is there was a ton of condensation on the inside of the bivy in the a.m. (even with the front wide open during sleep).

Super light- Cozy at night
As an old mountaineer, explorer and gear head, I do extensive research and purchase the best product for the $$$. I expect the best out of my toys and this sack performed superbly. Last fall 04, Scott and I embarked on the greatest "Motorcycle Mountaineering" exploration ever done to date (that we know of anyway). We call it the "7 Days & 7 Nights Super Loop". Over 1,000 dirt miles of single/double track mixed with some narly jeep trails. This secret route is part of an on site dirt-bike adventure I have been exploring for 10 years from Mexico thru the Rockies to Canada. Now keep in mind, that being compact and light is paramount when riding this kind of sick endurance adventure. Anyway, while riding at 9,000-11,550 feet for 12+ hours, we would find ourselves exhausted, and ready for bivi. We encountered freezing nighttime temperatures in nothing more than Black Diamond’s Lightsabre bivi, Thermarest’s Prolite 3 pad and an awesome ultra compact Mountain Hardware’s Phantom 3 bag. This bivy is lighter and more compact than any I have found. It performed well in the unexpected snow storm, rain and even in the heat of the desert. It’s dome sets up easily and has lots of headroom and thanks to the mesh feature, the mosquitoes went hungry. What more can I say. Try it you’ll like it!!! J Hof.

Boo on the Lightsabre bivy.
I really had a difficult time getting in and out of the darn thing and I am only 5′8". I am disappointed with the inability to adjust the tent part of the bivy. It would be much better if the angle of the opening was adjustable for star gazing. As it is, I felt cut off from the great outdoors. It also trapped condensation. I’m on the look out for something better.

Black Diamond Light Saber Bivy
This is the best Bivy I have ever been in. Amazingly light, Easy to set up. Careful you don’t bump your head on the pole getting in. Haven’t tried it in the rain…yet. need to offer a footprint for it to protect the bottom.

Black Diamond Lightsabre Bivy Sack
Price: $149.93
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