Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Bivy bags have come a long way from their mountain survival days - but are they good enough yet for comfortable camping? Here I tested out Outdoor Research's Helium Bivy shelter on comfort, claustrophobia, condensation, and cold. It only failed one criteria - and that may have been my fault.

LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO
Outdoor Research Helium Bivy - rei.pxf.io/bOzBXB
Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad (Insulated, Wide 25") - rei.pxf.io/OeQDqA
Borah Gear Tarp - borahgear.com/tarps.html

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