This looks like a great shelter! Im currently using the 'Rab : Ridge Raider' and I'm tempted with the new version of the Three-Wire bivi... but the new version just does not look as cool as this one in my opinion
I am not a fan of the new design. I like the zipper going almost all the way down it seems the new one doesn't. That said I don't think you can go wrong with it. I use mine all the time. I don't know if the new version will be as nice in warm weather as mine since it doesn't expose as much mesh as the old version. With mine I can expose almost my entire body and enjoy the breeze. I was looking at the borah gear bivy for lighter weight trips myself.
@@TheMccluref I think the newest version zips down on both sides, and it has a single hooped hood area. I just prefer the idea of the slightly dome shaped hood on your version to open the vent even in light rain. The new version does open up a HUGE vent at the head end, it just wouldn't be as useable unless it was basically a dry night. I've not seen the Bora gear bivi, I don't think we get it that brand over in England (edit : I see what you mean, having the mesh open up above would actually be great to allow heat to escape on a warm night. Good point)
This looks like a great shelter! Im currently using the 'Rab : Ridge Raider' and I'm tempted with the new version of the Three-Wire bivi... but the new version just does not look as cool as this one in my opinion
I am not a fan of the new design. I like the zipper going almost all the way down it seems the new one doesn't. That said I don't think you can go wrong with it. I use mine all the time. I don't know if the new version will be as nice in warm weather as mine since it doesn't expose as much mesh as the old version. With mine I can expose almost my entire body and enjoy the breeze. I was looking at the borah gear bivy for lighter weight trips myself.
@@TheMccluref I think the newest version zips down on both sides, and it has a single hooped hood area. I just prefer the idea of the slightly dome shaped hood on your version to open the vent even in light rain. The new version does open up a HUGE vent at the head end, it just wouldn't be as useable unless it was basically a dry night. I've not seen the Bora gear bivi, I don't think we get it that brand over in England (edit : I see what you mean, having the mesh open up above would actually be great to allow heat to escape on a warm night. Good point)
Magnificent piece! Good luck on trail
Thanks,