SOL thermal bivy

[Bshelton]

Anybody own or use the SOL thermal bivy system? Any pro's/con's or general thoughts? It states you can use it as a primary bag at temps 50 degrees or greater. Does anyone use it for this purpose?

It looks like it could make for some comfortable nights on overnight canyons.

[DesertDuke]

Good question. I once asked something similar on this forum here Bivy Post (http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?63080-Which-Emergency-Bivy) and while it doesn't hit your question exactly, some of the replies have some info you would probably find useful or at least interesting.

[Bshelton]

Good conversation but I was hoping to get some input on this particular one. I already own it but live in az so couldn't even begin to test in summertime here.

It seems durable and has a liner inside. It also has some vents that are supposed to help with condensation.

If I don't get much feedback ill be sure to provide some once its tested.

[driftwood]

I use one as my primary bag for temperatures above 40. While I have never used it in a canyon or in AZ I have used it on many backpacking trips and for mountain bike ultra racing. It works well for me. The only drawback I have found with it is condensation. It does breath a little, but still collects a little condensation.

If I was doing a canyon where there was a chance of an unplanned bivouac or a planned overnighter I would take my SOL thermal bivy over a sleeping bag.

[Mountaineer]

I used it for an overnight in Imlay. Temps got down in the 50's, and I was warm. Seems fairly durable, and held up well. Compacts down well, and light.

Great bag for the price.