Outdoor Research Helium Bivy

About This Item

Design and Details

  • Waterproof
  • Breathable
  • Ultralight
  • Fully seam-taped
  • Durable
  • No-see-um mesh
  • Single-pole system
  • Reflective logo and trims
  • Two stake loops
  • One guy line loop
  • High volume toe end
  • Clamshell opening, two internal fly fasteners
  • Bluesign approved, pertex shield diamond fuse 2.5L 100% Nylon, 30D ripstop upper
  • 100% Nylon, 40D with TPU lamination floor
  • Bluesign approved, 100% Polyester mesh
  • Brand : Outdoor Research
  • Web ID: 23OREUHLMBVYS22XXCAT
End UseCamping
Capacity (people)1 Person
Weight15.8 oz / 448 g
Dimensions82" x 26" x 19.8" / 208.3 cm x 66 cm x 50.3 cm
Design TypeMummy
Fabricbluesign® Approved Pertex® shield diamond fuse; 2.5L 100% Nylon, 30D Ripstop upper; 100% Nylon, 40D with TPU lamination floor; bluesign® approved 100% polyester mesh

REVIEWS

4.1
64%
Recommended

66 Reviews

Super Lightweight

Good to have in emergencies and it is super light weight. Great addition for a bugout bag

Great Lightweight Bivy!

I use this for backcountry hunts. I appreciate that it is lightweight and compact. I also like that there is a tie up point that can be used if you wan to cut even more weight by leavi g the pole at home. Steakout points are also great especially when sleeping on uneven or sloped grassy ground as it keeps the bivy in place and helps keep the material out of your face while sleeping. The only real downside as is true with all bivies is the condensation which can be managed somewhat by sleeping head out or with just the bug net up.

Quality So Far…

All in all, it’s a bivy. It’s hard to get in and out of, clammy, has condensation issues etc. that being said it has allowed me to camp in places I wasn’t able to before. For example I Ridgeline camped on Mount Timpanogos as well as white baldy in an emergency. Still haven’t had the opportunity to use it in snow which I’m excited for. Overall is definitely great for overnighters, anything longer and the downsides might start to outweigh the bivy’s light weight.

Hard Entry, Rain Fly On Your Face At Night No Air Flow

Hard to get in to, not impossible and needs some kind of ventilation every morning my sleeping bag and bivi is wet. Also there no good way to stop the rain fly from resting on your face at night. I still cary it tho it’s my backup for when I can’t find a spot to hand my hammock. Until I get the big agnus bug bivy then thats my upgrade

Keeps You Dry

Bought this to keep warm.in and wet out. wasn't disappointed. small enough to wrap up with my sleeping mat to save packing room and very easy to set up in the light or the dark

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