On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 22:31:35 GMT, Richard Ferguson
wrote:

Expand a little on this bivy bag. The bivy bags that I am familar with
are usually made of goretex, and go over one's sleeping bag, or body if
you do not have a sleeping bag with you. What you describes sounds very
different. Is it just a large orange plastic bag?

richard

John Fereira wrote:
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bivy bag may also be useful. It's a large coast guard orange bag that you
can climb into if you become separated from your kayak. It can be partially
inflated and used for floatation, and used as a signaling device. It can be
folded up and put into a pocket on your PFD.

You are describing a bivy bag as used in mountaineering.

I believe John is referring to some type designed for paddlers.

A link to a pic would be useful.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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