Greetings again,

I am looking for a one man bivy type shelter that is small when stowed and light weight of course. This tent will serve two purposes, one being and emergency shelter for hunting, camping etc, and also for going to the field as a Marine. It need to be black or green, maybe tan, but not normal camping colors, ie bright yellow.

Does anyone know where I can find a one man bivy shelter like this? I have only seen one, but it is too big, it sleeps two, and I want one that sleeps only one person.

If you a source or any ideas, I would appreciate it.

Garrett

try these look at the bilber offerings they are all green

Don't you have a standard-issue poncho that you have to carry anyways?

Can be used as a shelter in several ways. Ranger roll, lean-to, buttoned up to another woobie to form a tent, etc.

If not, how about a Kifaru Parahootch?

when you say biviy shelter are you talking about a tarp sort of affair, ie poncho or hootchie sheet, or do you meen a bivi bag, sort of a large plastic waterproof(sometimes breathable) sleeping bag cover? terra nova sell hooped designs terra nova bivi bags all the best with your searches
stevec

I have the pancho, but it gets a little tiring when you go out to the field that is next to a swamp and you are an all night buffet for skeeters!!

if it's bugs you are worrying about then you might want to take a look at the clothes here combining the bug head-net that has the spring in it with a poncho / sleeping bag would probably solve the mosquito problem. If you are worried about the creepy-crawlers as well then the bug-hammock and your poncho could solve the problem. These are inexpensive bug protection that pack lighter than a tent. If you will be on the move then the full suit of bug clothing might be the trick. You could even use it for a ghille suit - maybe. ( haven't tried that) I don't own the clothes but do own the head-net without the spring. works great! The clothing might not be that durable for bush-whacking but under a poncho should survive.

One word: ecotat. NSN No. 8340-01-360-4427

.....CLIFF

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.
- LAZARUS LONG.

I once had the perfect item! It was made by Gerry back when they made backpacks and stuff. It was basically a good size tarp of light coated ripstop nylon. On the long edges it had a separating nylon zipper and on the short sides it had extra material forming an overhang for the doors. It had mosquito netting at each end that was attached behind the overhangs. The netting was large enough to roll it up and fasten with ties or let it down to cover the entrances. If you zipped the sides together, it made a one man tent with a floor and bug net doors. If you unzipped the sides, it would make a 2 man shelter without floor and the bug net still covered the door areas. You could also use it as a simple tarp to cover a fairly large area, with the bug net rolled out of the way, of course. It had numerous nylon ties for pitching and staking it down and was very small and light. Really versatile!! I used to carry this and a mil poncho to cover any situation, short of glacier climbing trips! Weight was about 1 lb. I would give anything to have another one!! Came in green, brown, orange too. Any manufacturers out there???

I second Steve,

a Terra Nova bivi is the Rolls Royce of sleeping shelters, but what a price, start saving now.

I like the ecotat system, but from what I saw on the website, you cant buy it without a govt account. It is perfect fro what I need though.

Garrett

The price list has both wholesale and retail prices so you should be able to buy one. Seems awfully pricey to me. Personally I'm also leery of most wonder gadgets that claim to be able to fill a hatful of uses. It may do everything that's advertised but how many fuctions can it do well?
Ed

Garrett:

From your earlier post, I presume you are active or reserve in the Corps. Give your supply Sgt. the NSN number, and be REEEEEEAL nice to him (her). The ECOTAT is in the supply system.

I have a First Generation ECOTAT (the heavier Gortex version) which I got off e-Bay for a bit less than $100.00. If your eyes gloss over at kit with a high "gadget factor", an ECOTAT is for you. Yes, it will do all that it claims. But it does take some fiddling and experimentation to get the hang of it. Do that prior to going the field, or you will look very silly. Overall, its a good bit of kit. Toss in a poncho liner or LW sleeping bag in your patrol pack, and you're set to go "combat light".

All the best,

.....CLIFF

P. S. There are two up on e-Bay now (11 July 03) Oh, yes - ECOTAT will sell replacement parts if necessary.

I am active Marine Corps,and I saw the NSN, but whenever I try to ask my supply section to get me something, its always a HUGE ASS no. I will look on ebay and see what they have there. I never knew the trash you could get there until I looked.

THanks for the heads up on it, I will check it out.

Semper Fi,

Garrett

www.wiggys.com .Jerry's gear is expensive but well worth it. He has filled many military contracts for sleeping systems. His bivy is available in camo.

These products might be handy for tarp use - especially improvised ones.

Crocodile Clip
These feel like heavy-duty items, and bigger than I had first imagined. Well made, and relatively cheap.

Also, these:

Tarp clamp

These are definitely heavier, bigger - appear to be designed for large tarps, like covering a boat, car, etc.

Dave

Besides hammocks & bivy bags from OR, Integral Designs, ect, check out the single-person shelters from the Tarptent folks: http://www.tarptent.com/ On the site they even give you the dimensions to make (or have made) your own shelter.

IMHO the sewn-in floor Virga model would be the one to best meet your specs. You could try contacting them to see if they could make you one in OD, black, or maybe in desert or woodland camo. Dealing with a smaller company like them usually allows for easier customization than when dealing with the Big Boys. <img src="images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for the link to the TarpTent! Best lightweight shelter I have seen! A little pricey but sure to be worth it in weight savings and functionality. Not as versitile as my old Gerry tarp but much nicer and about the same weight. I plan on getting one for the fall.

I actually have settled on a tent from Cabela's called the north star. It is a generally a no-see-um bivy with a rain fly. I wont be going anywhere super cold (without better gear) and it will do nicely for those mosquito infested NC nights!!

Thans for all the advice,

Garrett

Hi Garrett, the one you want does not come cheap, but what is the price of survival and comfort?, rolled up into a 25 oz, 14" stuffed, one person shelter. The Company OR Outdoor Research makes their delux gore-tex bivy sack for a mere $219.95. Available mail order through Campmor's fall 2003 catalog. I've been relying on this shelter for the past five years, living life in the comfort zone, on solo and group expeditions exploring the rivers of south america. I can not, and will not leave home without it. I'm also a wilderness instructor for an alternative high school, and use this same shelter for 30 day wilderness trips every other month. I figure my money was well spent (I payed $300 for mine), wouldn't you?

Mine is black, the one they have in Campmor's is blue. Good luck.

Headbone

Check thjese guys out.
http://www.tarptent.com/
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