A fair number of UL tents are as light as the bivys out there, what do you prefer and why? I own one of each now and can't see many reasons to use a bivy over a tent that is comparable weight, there are tents and bivy sacks in each weight class i.e. 3lb 2lb and lower, would any of you choose a bivy over a tent of the same weight.
I prefer the tarp/bivy combo because I find that they are lighter, cheaper and more versitle than a tent. I use a SpinnTwin (9.8oz), with a Tigoat bivy (6.8oz), total weight is 16.6oz-- I haven't come across a tent that is as light as that, the Contrail is more than 1/2 heavier.
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