Originally Posted By gregpphoto

But again, unless I can get a fully yes or no answer as to whether or not this particular bivy (REI Minimalist) is 100% waterproof. I don't care about breathability, that's why I'm going with such a lightweight bag.

So, YES OR NO, is this bivy 100% waterproof? Sounds like it is, but I want to be sure before I commit to anything.


If you don't care about breathability now, you will. Make a bivy out of plastic garbage bags and then spend a night or two in it. Then tell us you don't care about breathability.

I have 20+ nights in a Minimalist. The fabric is waterproof but the zippers (and there are many) are not. The most waterproof bivy in the world won't keep you dry when you have to open it up to pee during a storm in the middle of the night.....unless you have a tarp over it. A tarp big enough to cover most of it....not just the head.

My feeling is, your planned setup looks good to you in theory but you may be disappointed when you try it out in the real world.
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