What is the best place to get cheap bivy tents?
We’re planning on going hiking around july and were told that we should look at bivy tents but i don’t know where to start looking. Please help.
try here:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_sg/104-9830126-2477539?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=bivy
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What do you consider cheap?
A bivy tent, or bivy sack, is a small, one person tent. It is basically a sleeping bag with head room, that is best for long backpacking trips. Definitely, each hiker should get a good one if you will be hiking for more than a week. Generally, they cost about $200. They are very lightweight. If you are serious about backpacking, don’t go with what’s cheapest: go with what has the best quality. Get something that’s waterproof, extremely lightweight, and durable. I would check out campmor.com or sierradesigns.com. If your hiking trip will only be a few days, you don’t necessarily need a bivy sack. You could get a lightweight two-person backpacking tent, which would be much more spacious. Again, I would recommend going for quality over price. There are certain things that you shouldn’t skimp on. For outdoor sports, you really should get something that is very high quality. Unfortunately, in outdoor activities, the more expensive items are generally the best. Look for something that can really hold up to the elements. Get at least a three-season tent. A four-season tent is really expensive, but will work in all seasons, including cold, snowy winters. The seams need to be weatherproofed. If you are an avid backpacker, get something with light-weight poles. The lighter you go, the more expensive the tent will be, but trust me, it will make a huge difference when you are on a long hike. Plus, if you take proper care of your equipment, it can last for years. Even the most expensive equipment will pay for itself as long as you care for it properly and use it often and to its full extent.
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I grew up in the Sierra Club. My parents are outdoors experts. When I was between ages 5 and 17, I spent a month every summer living in a tent in some remote location because my parents (a teacher and an independent engineer who could choose his own hours) preferred spending their spare time living in unpopulated wild areas over living in our house. I was forced to learn how to gut a deer when I was 5!
try here:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_sg/104-9830126-2477539?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=bivy
References :
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_sg/104-9830126-2477539?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=bivy