Bivy Set up ??? - Canvas Cutter

[CO_jakrabt]

Hey!

Question...do you spend $400 on a canvas cutter summit or find something like the OR bivy that's only $200.

Anyone with experience on the Summit and worth the money?

TIA

 

[Hoodie]

Not familiar with the Canvas Cutter bivy, but for that price there are two man tents with similar packed weights.

 

[BRTreedogs]

Its just all pros and cons and what you value and intended use.
Something like the OR is going to be much lighter if you are planning to backpack with it and or possibly just carry it for just in case.
But it is just a minimal waterproof tube..

The canvas cutter is going to be much larger but have a price and weight penalty.

Coupon code SHEDCRAZY should get you a decent deal on the cutter if you choose that way

 

[Mark.c]

I have used the (similar) USMC bivvy bag with satisfactorily results in light precipitation conditions. With medium to heavy precipitation a bivvy bag is marginal at best. I would suggest a light single person tent rather than a bivvy, particularly one you can sit upright inside. It’s no fun getting in or out of your bivvy in the rain.

 

[TheHammer]

I had a canvas cutter, it was very nice and durable. But was too small for the way I like to setup. I like my gear out of the elements. I have since switched to a bivy that has a screen for 3/4 of the top half, then a cover with a trekking pole side shelter which allows for my gear to be out of the elements, it’s very breathable minimizing condensation and versatile for multiple seasons. I got it in pagoso springs at an outdoor sports shop, don’t even know the brand, it was 129$ and well worth it, packs down about the same size as my Nemo sleep pad and I’d have to weigh it, but it’s not much heavier then the sleep pad. Tons of options out there at sun 400$. Good luck

 

[Desk Jockey]

Been very happy with my borah bivy. In fact my OR bivy is now my loaner.

i like the idea of canvas cutter gear and own a ton of waxed cotton and itchy wool coats and stuff. Almost none of it is on my back when I am trying to travel light.

 

[sneaky]

Been very happy with my borah bivy. In fact my OR bivy is now my loaner.

i like the idea of canvas cutter gear and own a ton of waxed cotton and itchy wool coats and stuff. Almost none of it is on my back when I am trying to travel light.

The Summit isn't canvas, it's a little over 2lbs.

 

[sneaky]

Between the OR and the Summit I'd take the Summit every time. You can open it all the way up to where it's just mesh and can breathe, or you can close it up for weather. Much easier to get in because you have zippers on both sides so you can completely open it up. Pole system keeps it off your face or you can use trekking poles to set it up. Easy to find a spot for it, easier than a tent for sure. It's just another tool in the toolbox, not perfect for every situation. Nice to roll everything up in it and strap it on your pack and head out. I like mine.

 

[Desk Jockey]

The Summit isn't canvas, it's a little over 2lbs.

Ok. Fair enough.

For the OP. my “husky guy” borah is 7 oz. I also run some one man tents that clock in around 2#. Just throwing out options.

 

[Drenalin]

@sneaky @Christenson9 or anybody else with a Summit, if you don't mind answering a few questions:

In the video on CC's website, it looks like the bivy zips down to about the knees, maybe slightly above. How much of a PITA is it to get in and out of? If it zips down to the knees, I'm imagining not much of an issue, but curious in particular with the position of the head-end poles.

How small does it actually pack down? Looks huge on their website, but in one of the reviews it looks about the size of a nalgene bottle. Found the answer to this question.

I'm imagining condensation is about the same as any other bivy, depending on how open you leave it?

How much use do you have with it in rainy weather? Are you packing along a tarp for gear storage, or leaving it out in the elements? Obviously asking here about backpacking with it, not truck camping.

 

[JB.USMC]

I have used the (similar) USMC bivvy bag with satisfactorily results in light precipitation conditions. With medium to heavy precipitation a bivvy bag is marginal at best. I would suggest a light single person tent rather than a bivvy, particularly one you can sit upright inside. It’s no fun getting in or out of your bivvy in the rain.

I second this thought. The amount of coffee it takes to get your life right after a rainy night with a bivvy is staggering....

 

[Piercecounty2018]

I have my Canvas cutter on order. Most of my hunts are cold weather pack animal trips. Hoping to put this thing through some trials this year.

 

[sneaky]

@sneaky @Christenson9 or anybody else with a Summit, if you don't mind answering a few questions:

In the video on CC's website, it looks like the bivy zips down to about the knees, maybe slightly above. How much of a PITA is it to get in and out of? If it zips down to the knees, I'm imagining not much of an issue, but curious in particular with the position of the head-end poles.

How small does it actually pack down? Looks huge on their website, but in one of the reviews it looks about the size of a nalgene bottle. Found the answer to this question.

I'm imagining condensation is about the same as any other bivy, depending on how open you leave it?

How much use do you have with it in rainy weather? Are you packing along a tarp for gear storage, or leaving it out in the elements? Obviously asking here about backpacking with it, not truck camping.

The Summit zips all the way down to your feet and has dual zips. You can almost zip the top half of the bivy off.

May have mine with me on my rifle hunt starting this weekend, I'll have to take some pics. Heck, I've got it with me now, I may be able to get some tomorrow. I want the full length pole system, that really opens it up inside and gets the bivy off your legs. You can also use the tie off points and a trekking pole or to a bush or something to raise it. It's a completely different bivy than my EE Recon, but completely different use case too.

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[Rsmiley]

Hey!

Question...do you spend $400 on a canvas cutter summit or find something like the OR bivy that's only $200.

Anyone with experience on the Summit and worth the money?

TIA

I like the low weight of the OR and mix that with a small tarp from kifaru. Already have the trekking poles. Light weight and keeps you dry.

 

[Piercecounty2018]

My two cents after my week long elk hunt in the Eagle Caps.

Experienced rain and wind, albeit I used a tarp to block the elements. Temps ranged from 5 to 35 at night. The multitude of zippers allowed me to vent when I was too warm, and to tighten the hatches down for when it was frigid. Never noticed any wet areas or damp spots.

I skimped out and did not order the pole system, which was a bonehead move on my part. The extra $60 would be well worth it to avoid the claustrophobia.