Late season bivy shelters

[TradLife406]

I haven't really had the need to do any backpack hunts during general season. But I drew a great rifle bull tag.
Most of the area I think will be day hunting then coming back to a base camp. But there's atleast one spot it might be worth backing into for a night or two. Plus that adds to the adventure. Especially if I can get away from just camping on my glassing or close to it.

I had a Hilleberg atko but ended up selling it. I have regretted it since. Other than the condensation it was fantastic. It'd setup fast and was bombproof.

Is there anything else nowadays that compares to an Atko?

I was looking at the smaller mini tipis too.

Bow season and scouting I'll tarp and bivy but that's not a solid plan for November in Montana.


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[mtnbound]

I haven't really had the need to do any backpack hunts during general season. But I drew a great rifle bull tag.
Most of the area I think will be day hunting then coming back to a base camp. But there's atleast one spot it might be worth backing into for a night or two. Plus that adds to the adventure. Especially if I can get away from just camping on my glassing or close to it.

I had a Hilleberg atko but ended up selling it. I have regretted it since. Other than the condensation it was fantastic. It'd setup fast and was bombproof.

Is there anything else nowadays that compares to an Atko?

I was looking at the smaller mini tipis too.

Bow season and scouting I'll tarp and bivy but that's not a solid plan for November in Montana.


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Take a look at the https://www.gossamergear.com/products/the-one.

 

[sneaky]

Scarp 1 from Tarptent. Like an Akto with better ventilation

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[TradLife406]

Got dang I think I paid $500 for the Atko. Now they're $700!!! Whiskey tango foxtrot!!!

Do they make any of the smaller mini tipis with a liner? I had a Kifaru megatarp and without the liner and a stove it'd rain inside. Even with leaving a gap between the walls and the ground.

A little tipi with a stove and a liner I could glass from would be slick too.


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[WeiserBucks]

Hilleberg is 20% off at Gohunt if you want another one.

 

[Beendare]

Yeah, bivy and tarp-sucks. It's the same weight as many full tent setups that are way more flexible plus your bag doesn't get soaked.

So many good options at 2.5# and under these days. I have tipis and floorless tents- but lately end up grabbing my Tarp tent Double Rainbow. It's long, has straighter walls which is great for tall guys and space- a palace for one.

Double rainbow^ there is a bunch of gear stashed under the Rainfly causing that bulge.

It probably won't take 6-8" of snow in a night- more of a 3 season if that works.

 

[MT_Wyatt]

Got dang I think I paid $500 for the Atko. Now they're $700!!! Whiskey tango foxtrot!!!

Do they make any of the smaller mini tipis with a liner? I had a Kifaru megatarp and without the liner and a stove it'd rain inside. Even with leaving a gap between the walls and the ground.

A little tipi with a stove and a liner I could glass from would be slick too.


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I Argali Rincon would potentially fit that bill. Mid nests are always heavy though."Bivy" tent makes me think something < 1.5lb or so, hybrid or single wall.

 

[TradLife406]

I Argali Rincon would potentially fit that bill. Mid nests are always heavy though."Bivy" tent makes me think something < 1.5lb or so, hybrid or single wall.

Yeah those are slick! Do they have a liner? Or do they vent out well enough with a little stove? Because with one of those a little stove might be the way to go.


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[MT_Wyatt]

Yeah those are slick! Do they have a liner? Or do they vent out well enough with a little stove? Because with one of those a little stove might be the way to go.


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I think you’d be looking at their 2p to have a stove. They have “nests” but no liners. No clue on venting, have not personally used one.

Rincon 2P Tent

The Argali Rincon 2P tent was designed for lightweight backpackers that want a lightweight, fast pitching tent that can be pitched in a wide variety of terrain. Made with a 20D silpoly ripstop fabric, the Rincon is a spacious two person tent that is stove compatible and designed for 4 season use.

argalioutdoors.com

 

[AK Troutbum]

Bow season and scouting I'll tarp and bivy but that's not a solid plan for November in Montana.


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Why is that? I've used a tarp and bivy on multiple hunts as late as Dec. in Alaska, and other than once having some spindrift blow in on a windy, snowy night, I've never had an issue. The spindrift really wasn't that big of a deal either. If you're considering a tipi/mid style shelter, I'd highly recommend a HMG's Ultamid series or a MLD's mid. They're as bomber as you can get, and you won't find anything lighter for the square footage.

 

[rogerdoger]

One trick I do if it gets really cold in the bivy or in freezing temps is to boil water and put in Nalgene bottles. Keep one at feet and other by my body, keeps me warm and water is not frozen in morning.

 

[TradLife406]

Why is that? I've used a tarp and bivy on multiple hunts as late as Dec. in Alaska, and other than once having some spindrift blow in on a windy, snowy night, I've never had an issue. The spindrift really wasn't that big of a deal either. If you're considering a tipi/mid style shelter, I'd highly recommend a HMG's Ultamid series or a MLD's mid. They're as bomber as you can get, and you won't find anything lighter for the square footage.

I hate the cold
Yeah thinking the little tipi would be the most cost effective way to roll.


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