Could anyone help me find a good Gore-Tex bivy for backpacking and to keep in my go-bag? The military version is high on my list, but I'm unsure where I could reliably purchase it. Sportsman's has used ones for $80, but are they genuine?

The Borah Gear is another option I'm considering.

U.S. G.I. ACU DIGITAL WATERPROOF GORETEX BIVY COVER

$119.95 and I've never had a problem with Coleman's selling fakes.

The military ones are heavy, do you really want to lug that thing backpacking? Occasional use it might be fine but if backpacking is really going to be a common usage I would highly recommend one of the sil poly ones.

Sierra Designs?
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy Bag for Backpacking, Camping, and Mountaineering, Waterproof/Breathable Top Fabric, Regular https://a.co/d/1eYZsrR

I have an older Outdoor Research on that I used a lot while mountaineering in the North Cascades, light, durable. I looked just now and the new OR ones are made with Pertex, not sure how that compares to Gore-tex. May want to try and find a preowned OR one.

North Face has a really good one but they are out of stock and backordered. This one looks decent and it is light.

https://www.rei.com/product/18...iamond-twilight-bivy

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Originally posted by Garret Blaine:
The military ones are heavy, do you really want to lug that thing backpacking? Occasional use it might be fine but if backpacking is really going to be a common usage I would highly recommend one of the sil poly ones.

Great point. I'll use it backpacking, but it's also going to be in my emergency bag. I've been cutting down weight in a lot of other areas, so I can go with something that will last here. I am open to the military or an outdoor brand that will hold up well.

I hate bivies...the amount of condensation build-up borders on ridiculous and you can never get a good nights rest because you're constantly hearing the noise of the bivy fabric as you move about. I only use them at higher elevations as the thinner air accelerates evaporation rates and you're usually tired as all hell at the end of the day so, noise becomes a non-issue.

If you're looking for ultra-light & packable, take a look at Big Agnes' Copper Spur and Fly Creek tents, they're the gold standard for thru-hikers looking for absolute weight savings.

Ackks, I just got an email with a discount code from Colemans. Use code FLAG20 to save 20% off items in your cart!

Thank you, mutedblade!!

You may want to checkout bearpawwd net bivy's and sil-nylon tarps as a lightweight choice.

Ken