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Old 11-18-2007, 08:48 PM
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MLD Bug Bivy or Simblissity Bug Bivy

I'm in the market for some bug protection to use in conjunction with my MLD tarp. I want the bug netting to be able to be used without the tarp, and this is possible with both of these, using either trekking poles or an overhead branch.

The MLD Bug Bivy looks like it would be claustrophic and closer the body. But, it does surround the entire body, eliminating f NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

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Old 11-19-2007, 12:50 PM
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My suggestion is to give Ron Bell at MLD a call about his bug bivy. It may seem like a regular smal NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 11-19-2007, 05:58 PM
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Bug Bivy

At first I thought the top entry to the bug bivy was odd. However, it actually is a clever & ve NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

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I prefer a full length bug bivy rather than one that doesn't do the whole job... When bugs are out NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 11-19-2007, 10:59 PM
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Do you guys think that it would be hot inside of the MLD bivy? I know the Gossamer Gear bivy was mi NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 11-20-2007, 04:05 PM
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