Bivys and sleeping bag

[jeko1034]

Sup guys??? I went camping with the boys this past weekend and need some bivy sac recs. Preference is leaning towards fully waterproof and with poles.

Also, any ultralight sleeping pad recommendation? Something around the 30 degree mark

[dima]

I'd like some suggestions here too. Getting tired of waking up under a dew-covered quilt

[JeffH]

Do you want just a bivy or since you mention poles do you want a tent? Bivies (and all covers, especially single-wall) tend to get condensation so you still may have a wet quilt.

How much do you want to spend? Light is not cheap.Warm is generally not light. Yeah, life is full of little tradeoffs...
I've purchased my tents - I have 3 - on the used market. Welcome to try them out if you want.

[dima]

I THINK I want a bivy? I've used a single-wall tent in the past, and never had a condensation problem. Was I getting lucky?

If a bivy doesn't solve condensation, then what problem does it solve?

[JeffH]

If a bivy doesn't solve condensation, then what problem does it solve?

It solves the weight and space problem. Of course it's also cramped - one of the tradeoffs.