Anyone using a bivy in their hammock?

**vagunner** · 11-26-2013, 14:30

That was my exact setup when I first started.

**MotoBoss** · 11-28-2013, 08:13

I'm awaiting delivery of a new Big Agnes 15 degree bag and Q core insulated air pad. I want to try it out in my signal layer 11' DH along with my full length DIY poncho liner underquilt as a means for cold weather camping.

I have a Black Diamond winter waterproof bivy but could see no way of getting in and out of it during the night, just way to restrictive. And as stated before I really don't see an advantage to it, other than a little extra wind protection.

my $.02

**Brian Miller** · 11-28-2013, 21:43

When looking for a hammock I wanted the benefits of a bivvy in a hammock so I got a Clark NX-250 that I believe is an elegant way to implement the concept.

**arbitrage** · 11-29-2013, 10:13

seems like the worst of both worlds. condensation is always a concern with a bivy.

**juskojj** · 06-11-2015, 08:36

i've been thinking of this too. i'm pretty new to hammock, going to do my first overnight this weekend otherwise just been naps and lounging in it. i love my ground gear and have been really trying to think of ways of minimizing my gear to do a cross over between hammock (in case i fall in love or want to do it) and ground incase no trees or what not. i've found a few places that make bivy's and do custom work so i'm thinking if i get a bivy with bug net then the material they use is waterproof and breathable and i can get the zipper on the side for easy access like a sleeping bag. then i could use the bivy as a ground sheet/bug protection on the ground and in the hammock. now i just need to figure out warmth i may try the segmented pad extender or just a down quilt then i could use that as an under quilt and use my 15 deg sleeping bag as my top quilt or vice a versa when it's could and still use one of the other for ground camping as well. oh and after hiking 20+ miles in 1.5 days with a 35lb or more pack on my back i've become a gram wienie as well....

**heyduff** · 10-03-2018, 10:00

Originally Posted by Poedog

In place of a double layer hammock, has anyone used a bivy (with pad and bag) in their gathered end hammock single layer? I love my ground gear and will never part with it, but would like to combine elements of both in order to carry less gear on long walks, thrus, etc. I use a MLD SL bivy with full bug net head.

When the temps really started dipping last winter, I used my gore-tex bivy over my top quilt...I loved the versatility of it. As for using a pad, that is a different thing...in my DL bridge, I use a Therm-a-Rest insulated close foam pad between the layers and that works great--although I am finding that about any of my under quilts can be made to work with the bridge hammocks, so we'll see which way I lean on that part this winter. I have been mulling over how to make a combo ground / hammock kit that would work well on variable terrains and think combining elements of both is a good way to go depending on the needs.

**Five Tango** · 10-05-2018, 09:13

I have the SOL Escape Bivvy-not to be confused with their SOL Emergency Shelter.The Escape Bivvy is breathable,weighs about 8 oz,and I have used it sucessfully with no condensation over my 20 degree HG top quilt.At least two other people I know have used it successfully.It is not like a traditional ground bivvy but it does boost your bag ratings without causing a huge weight penalty.

**dakotaross** · 10-05-2018, 09:50

A hammock isn't really the best place to use gear that encloses you. Better to embrace the open-ness of the hammock and insulate yourself accordingly. One of the great benefits is lack of condensation. Its a real PITA trying to wiggle around in a bag in a hammock, I can't imagine compounding that with a bivy.

**Dynamystic** · 10-05-2018, 10:18

Originally Posted by Five Tango

I have the SOL Escape Bivvy-not to be confused with their SOL Emergency Shelter.The Escape Bivvy is breathable,weighs about 8 oz,and I have used it sucessfully with no condensation over my 20 degree HG top quilt.At least two other people I know have used it successfully.It is not like a traditional ground bivvy but it does boost your bag ratings without causing a huge weight penalty.

My buddy just hiked the PCT and did the last 250 in a hammock. It was so wet and stormy the last few weeks, his sol bivvy in the hammock was his saving grace against the cold and damp.

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**SilvrSurfr** · 10-05-2018, 19:29

Nothing quite as funny as watching someone get in a sleeping bag (or TQ), then get in a bivy, then get in a hammock. It's not easy. It used to take my friend about 10 minutes to get situated. Based on just watching my friend, I wouldn't even consider it.

Personally, I don't even buy that "breathable" bivy stuff. I don't find that believable.