Pop Up Bivy Tent With Backpack

I love: very small so it fits in back pack well, no open spaces, light, good color, great idea. Don't love: very hard to twist close 'wow it didn't break', needs water repellent spray, need tarp over, & it was stored folded so long the nylon runners dont want to keep it taunt. For little money you get a workable useful piece of gear.

Unpacks, springs open and keeps the Skeeters out. However, repacking this thing back into its carry case is a lesson in frustration.

Be careful when you open springs open. Now I am 5’7’ 250lbs and I fit in ok to give an idea of space a second person could fit in but I would not recommend as it would be a sardine can or honeymoon! Folding is a challenge first flip at middle to make an 8 then work around and twist again for another flip making a smaller 8 hope that helps adding a tarp large enough act as a floor and top cover for some weather protection and a foam pad to cushion ground with that will have ALL the comforts of home on my back lol

I actually had one of these in Iraq and it was awesome. I always wanted another one so when I saw this available for purchase, I did not hesitate. These are great for sleeping in when you do not want any critters sleeping with you. No bugs, no spiders, no scorpions, no snakes. Want to stay dry then just put a tarp over it and you’re good to go. I’ve used mine on the ground, in the back of a pickup truck, on a cot, on a beach at night, in the desert, and the boundary waters in Minnesota. Very durable and light weight. I still have the one from Iraq, 11 years ago and no reason why I will not have this new one for just as long. I am 6’2 and 285 lbs and I fit it fine in my sleeping bag.

The price is what lured me to this tent and it is so worth it. I’m done with setting up shelters and this tent does all the work itself. Just be careful because it can pop out unexpectedly as you open it. My main concern was wether or not my large sleeping pad would fit, at 76”x26” and 2.5” thick, it barely does. I’m short at 5’7” and not claustrophobic so this works out for me, but if you’re taller go with a smaller pad. The big pad does have the advantage of pushing out the footprint, so it stands up a bit better. Everything is built to a ‘good enough’ standard. Material is thin and should probably handle it with care. Folds up wide (17”) but relatively flat (about 3”). Folding it back up was a challenge, but after reading the less than stellar “instruction manual” (a series of crudely drawn images) over and over again finally figured it out. You may be scared you’ll break it, but you’ll know if you’re going to break it, because the fiberglass rods will begin to crack if you fold it incorrectly, if you hear that: stop, don’t do that (don’t ask me how I know, luckily no damage). It seems to have some place holders on top for a single external fiberglass rod for a rainfly (not at the bottom however), I have yet to find a compatible kit I can purchase for it. Recommend a 4x6 ground tarp from the dollar store (or 9x12, (for 3x the price!) at the discount tool store). The bigger tarp would make a good emergency rain cover should you need it.

Can't wait for camping! Folds out in seconds, a lil difficult to fold back up but just requires some practice. Seems durable will find out soon!

Pops up instantly, a little tricky to fold back (first couple times, it almost seems like you're going to break it, but it's fine). It fits fine in my backpack, though I keep it in its own pack to control it. No rainfly, but it's made to use in a cabin, tent, or under a tarp, so that's not an issue. This and an ultr-lite tarp gives excellent shelter for "almost" 3 lbs; add bedding as appropriate to the weather.

This bivy tent is almost perfect. It snaps out into tent position in seconds, ready to go. Just don't try to fold it back up and put it in the carrier. I've tried for over a month and it doesn't go back into storage. If I would fold back up, I would give it five stars. A rainfly would have been nice, too.

It's a must have for the camping and beach trips! Compact and easy to use. I gave it 4 stars as it doesn't include a cover for the mosquito top but overall I would suggest this to everyone!