Jay from United States, AE Public Profile

As always GTX Pro delivers absolute water proof piece of mind , pants are a great cut. I’m 5,8 160lbs Medium is just slightly big so I also bought a Small pair. I use one for hiking with a smartwool base layer for my only insulation and one for snow adventures with also a pair of smartwool long-johns for warmth . I’m able to move bend stoop run and traverse steep trails and wooded areas with ease , I love the suspenders but they are also removable , the modeled I have is full zip sides I wish there was a better way to open the sides for venting but that’s just a small minus , as with a base layer only I do get a lot of ventilation. Yes Marmot did a nice job worth the money , I got my two pair on sale ! Yeah

I’ve had this bivy for 3years now , used it in constant rain , snow and sub Zero temps , It holds true ! The seams ARE taped , the top Red part is a breathable 2.5 layer fabric similar to old GTX active shell highly breathable the bottom is standard tent bottom Codora like , and Also Taped ! The poles are the simplest set up ever and wheigh and pack to nothing ! I put the Bivy in my compression sack with my sleeping bag and the poles I slide in the cracks of my pack when I’m done packing ! All my friends bought one , a friend told me about the BA three wire I bought one ! Compared to what’s on the market this sheds the most condensation except in high humidity environments which is expected of a bivy ! FYI it’s not meant to keep you warm , that’s a sleeping Pad and Bags job , if you have a lot of condensation open the top a bit as you have a vestibule hood ! Don’t blame the gear and rate one star . lol ........ I was so impressed I also bought BA Blackburn UL sleeping system bag ,

There are 2 poles per pack , as always MSR makes a good product, Sturdy not wobbly . Light for the strength . I build my own tarp shelters for rainy weather and winter as I sleep in Big Agnes three wire bivy sack ! I would recommend 4 foot pole as it goes to almost 5 feet adjustable , I can’t imagine a two man or solo shelter that needs to be over 5 feet high !