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Chase Norton
(Micronorton) - F
Bivy Kit on 03/02/2012 00:19:32 MST Print View

Any kind of Bivy Kit like the other kits on Thruhiker that you folks know of? I am really new to sewing entire pieces and would like clear and precise directions for the first couple of major projects.

Chase
Snap Judgement
(kthompson) - MLife

Locale: Eel River Valley
Re: Bivy Kit on 03/02/2012 06:26:15 MST Print View

Kits,no Patterns are available

http://www.therainshed.com/

Look under Rain Shed patterns

Six Moon Designs free pattern

http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/make-your-own-gear/60-meteor-bivy.html


I did a Meteor for my first gear project. Still in use 5 years later.

Take your time.

Make your first one out of some cheap fabric.

Edited by kthompson on 03/02/2012 06:27:03 MST.
Garrett Soper
(sope0021) - F

Locale: Northwoods
Rockywoods on 03/02/2012 08:31:19 MST Print View

Here's a kit: http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Kits/Bivy-Sack-Kit/Bivy-Sack-Kit-Black

I have no idea how light it is, but it looks interesting.
brendan swihart
(brendans) - F

Locale: Fruita CO
Re: Bivy Kit on 03/02/2012 08:35:52 MST Print View

Jamie S has some excellent instructions on his website. A bivy is a great first project. http://www.lytw8.com/My_Gear.html#LytW8_Bivy