Last week I tried out my newly purchase bug bivy in conjunction with my tarp. I really like that setup. In fact, I had some of the best sleep I have ever had because with bug bivy I no longer slide off my Thermarest. I set my tarp in a lean-to fashion and so I got to watch the stars at night. Now I am thinking of buying another bivy sack for cooler temperatures. Where I hike it tends to be warm during the day and cool at night, and so I need versatile equipment.

Howie