Anyone using Floorless Shelters for Eastern Mountain hunting?

[Jauwater]

Man I always just used an old goretex military bivy which only zipped up three quarters of the way then buttoned the rest. Never had a bug enter that I know of. But that one was kind of heavy. Slumber jack makes a decent one I've used that's fairly priced. You gotta be careful you can spend a lot on a bivy, and you might find your self leaving it behind in the future.

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[Jauwater]

Any recommendations for
a bug bivy? I'm looking at one made by Rab right now.


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I would recommend getting one that is netting on the top cause with the humidity condensation can get really bad in those bivys. I quit using a bivy, and switched to the ground clothe mainly to get away from the condensation in bivys. Soaks ya in the warmer months then freezes ya in the winter. So I'd imagine a good bivy that breathes with a netting on top would probably be a good all around choice. I know people love OR bivys. I believe Jimmy tarps has one they sell on ebay.

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[Hall256]

Any recommendations for
a bug bivy? I'm looking at one made by Rab right now.


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Take a look at the Bear Paw Design bug bivy....it is light weight, good design (easy to get in and out), and it's not that expensive compared to the Rab.

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[Jauwater]

I heard that Enlightened Equipment has their own bivy they started selling. Haven't looked at it yet though, may be pricey.

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[Hall256]

I heard that Enlightened Equipment has their own bivy they started selling. Haven't looked at it yet though, may be pricey.

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I was excited for the EE bivy, but then I saw that the head area was held up by ropes vice a pole. This makes it difficult to use in a tipi...not impossible. If I was goimg with just the bivy, the EE does look pretty good.

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[Jauwater]

I was excited for the EE bivy, but then I saw that the head area was held up by ropes vice a pole. This makes it difficult to use in a tipi...not impossible. If I was goimg with just the bivy, the EE does look pretty good.

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Ahh Touche' I see. I never looked at it till now. Just seen a thread about some guys talking about it. I agree it would be difficult.

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[WV Mountaineer]

Bugs in a floorless ain't too bad. Wasps though.....?????? ..... I know that one from experience. God Bless

 

[Hall256]

Ahh Touche' I see. I never looked at it till now. Just seen a thread about some guys talking about it. I agree it would be difficult.

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You still starting your hike today? How long will you be going out for?

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[Jauwater]

You still starting your hike today? How long will you be going out for?

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Yessir I'll be leaving here around 2pm. Bout a 2 hr ride to the trailhead. I'm hoping to have it finished up by the end of July. Got a couple contracts at work starting the beginning of August so I'll have to make my way back home before then.

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[Hall256]

That's awesome...hope you have a great trip.

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[ATX762]

In cold weather floor less is great, otherwise, as mentioned above, you'll have to put more thought into it. Bivys...never worked that great for me in the east. Moisture management etc. Even a very light tarp/ground cloth will keep bugs away from your face, though, or at least allow you to see them.

 

[Rokwiia]

I backpack into areas that have a fair amount of timber rattlers. Looking at getting a SO tipi so it will be floorless. It will be a first for me. There will be a few shoulder months where it is cool at night and I'd hate to have a rattler come slithering in to snuggle up to the warmth.

A nest would work but I usually go out with one or two other buddies and they won't have nest nor would there be room for three nests. What is the solution for those shoulder months where a timber rattler might be a concern?

 

[larryschwartz]

I backpack into areas that have a fair amount of timber rattlers. Looking at getting a SO tipi so it will be floorless. It will be a first for me. There will be a few shoulder months where it is cool at night and I'd hate to have a rattler come slithering in to snuggle up to the warmth.

A nest would work but I usually go out with one or two other buddies and they won't have nest nor would there be room for three nests. What is the solution for those shoulder months where a timber rattler might be a concern?

I would give Bear Paw Design a call. They should be able to make a nest that would fill the tent for you, that way everyone could be in one nest. Everyone except Mr. NoShoulders that is.

Larry