Outdoor Research Molecule Bivy Regular, Taos, One Size
July 20, 2017 - Comment
LIGHTWEIGHT, STREAMLINED, ONE-PERSON SHELTER One of the most tricked-out in our collection, the classic clamshell Molecule Bivy sports an overlapping zipper for easy breathing, a durable, waterproof, anti-fungal-coated 70D floor, a vented foot box and a no-see-um net to keep the bugs out. Small, lightweight, and weather-ready, this is perfect for light solo missions.
Product Features
- Waterproof, Breathable
- Fully Seam-Taped
- Durable, Anti-Fungal Coating on Floor
- Vented Foot Box
- Fabric:100% Nylon
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Not same as picture advertised While the picture shows this bivy standing up by itself – this is really just a minimalist bivy to keep you dry. There are no poles, and the bivy lays on your face – unless you buy some string, and attach it to a tree limb above (ridiculous). The bivy shown in the picture is a $250 bivy with poles so it stands by itself. Bait/switch? False advertising? Call it what you will…but the product isn’t the one shown in the picture.
Three Stars Does the job, BUT why does it not come with the stake to keep it upright around the mesh?!
DOES NOT allow using poles to prop up bivy As noted by another buyer this DOES NOT come with poles and DOES NOT have a way to attach poles. If you want poles you’ll have to upgrade to one of the other models (I believe Helium or Alpine?). I have not used mine yet but will test it out this season. I am concerned if it rains the lack of poles will be an issue since rain will NOT drain off the bivy and could puddle up. Also, the lack of poles might prevent body condensation and breath from exiting through the breathable membrane. I’ll…