We have retired this product to focus on our core products. We hope to bring it out of retirement someday.
- Description
- Specifications
- Set-up & use
- Rigging
- Shipping
- Warranty
Simple, fully enclosed insect protection with a tub-floor and wind-resistant upper.
The Wind Bivy features our unique "Y-zip" to allow entry from the front, side, diagonal, or above. It's a great for use during cooler weather, as well as in locations with blowing sand. The woven, wind resistant upper provides high breathability and good transparency, with additional splash protection.
- "Y" Zipper provides entry from the front, top, or either side
- Upper material maintains visibility to the outside world
- Highly breathable, yet wind resistant upper
- Vented apex
- DWR treated, splash resistant upper
- Silpoly Tub-floor
Note that since the upper restricts airflow, it will retain some warmth and may become stuffy in warmer, humid weather. We've added venting to the apex, to reduce this, but in such environments, our Bug Bivy would be a better choice.
The bivy is best used under a-frame style tarps with the points above the head and foot suspended off of you. Create a tub-floor by clipping the top corners of the floor to your tarp. If you prefer to keep things simpler, just let the bivy drape over you, maybe suspending the front apex to keep the fabric off of your face.
Partners well with our:
*When paired with our Cirriform tarp, the longer option will fit under the Regular Length 1P Cirriform Tarp.
Made in the USA from imported materials.
Weights
Smaller sizer
- Regular length: 210g | 7.4 oz
-
Longer: n/a
- Stuff sack: 7g | 0.25 oz
Bigger size
- Regular length: 241g | 8.5 oz
-
Longer: 257 g | 9.1 oz
- Stuff sack: 11g | 0.39 oz
Rigging
- 18' of 1/16" shockcord: 13g | 0.46 oz
- 7 Clips: 6.8g | 0.24 oz
- 3 Barrel cordlocks: 1.8g | 0.06 oz
- Note: Rigging for connecting the bivy to your tarp is included, but you'll need to install it. You will likely not need to use all of the shockcord.
Environmental
-
Landfill waste: 113g | 4 oz
(Average amount of landfill waste produced per bivy from in-house operations.) - Carbon Footprint: working on it...
Dimensions
Smaller size
- Width at head: 32" | 81.3 cm
- Width at foot: 25" | 63.5 cm
- Length (regular): 84" | 213.4 cm
- Length (long): 90" | 228.6 cm
- Height at head: 20" | 50.8 cm
- Height at foot: 16" | 40.6 cm
- Tub height: 4" | 10.2 cm
Bigger size
- Width at head: 36" | 91.4 cm
- Width at foot: 30" | 76.2 cm
- Length (regular): 84" | 213.4 cm
- Length (long): 90" | 228.6 cm
- Height at head: 23" | 58.4 cm
- Height at foot: 17" | 43.2 cm
- Tub height: 6" | 15.2 cm
Materials
-
Floor: 20D Silpoly
- Hydrostatic head: >4500mm
-
Upper: 20D Monofilament Nylon 6
- Mesh weave
- C6 PFC free DWR
- Air permeability: ~1000 CFM
- Zipper: YKK size #3
- Stuff sack: 20D Silpoly
Download our PDF pitching guide here.
The tub-floor is intended to be suspended from its top corners by clipping them out to your tarp's corners using the included rigging. Suspend the upper off or your face and feet by clipping it to points above. For recommendations on how to install the rigging, please see the "Rigging" tab.
You may wish to seam seal the corners of the tub-floor. It shouldn't be necessary for most situations, but may be helpful should you find water pooling on the ground around you.
For simpler set-up when pitched without a tarp, consider using the Stand-alone rigging kit which allows the bivy to be pitch with only 4 stakes and your poles. For more information, please see the link.
To get started
Included: Rigging (shock cord, mitten hooks, and cord locks) is included with the bivy. See the Specs for exactly what the bivy comes with.
You'll want to attach rigging to 6 to 7 locations on the bivy: top corners of the tub (4), apexes (2), middle of ridge (1)(optional on Ridge & Y-zip).
To determine the length of the cords: Lay the bivy under your pitched tarp. Then, measure the distance from the bivy's corner to the tarp's associated corner. Cut the shock cord to that length (the two front lengths should be equal, as should the two lengths at the foot).
To install the cords:
You don’t need to follow our method, but this is how we like to do it.
At the corners
- Tie a loop on one end of the shock cord. We like to use a simple overhand loop knot.
- Using a clinch knot, tie on a mitten hook to the other end of the cord.
- Attach the loop end of the cord to the tub with a girth hitch.
At the apexes
- Tie a loop on one end of the shock cord using an overhand loop knot.
- Pass the free end of the cord through a cord lock.
- Pass the free end of the cord through the small webbing loop at the apex.
- Using a clinch knot, tie on a mitten hook to the free end of the cord.
- NOTE: On the Ridge & Y-zip, webbing loops are found on both sides of the zipper at the front apex. Pass the cord through the loop on the side opposite the side you'd like to bivy to open towards.
Optional on the Ridge and Y-zip bivys
- Repeat the process used for the apex lines at the middle of the bivy's ridge.
Stand-alone rigging kit:
For pitching the bivy on its own, we also offer a stand-alone rigging kit. This lightweight kit allows you to pitch the bivy with your poles and just four stakes. Please see the rigging kit's page for more information and instructions.
Shipping Information
While most orders ship out within 1 - 3 business days, please allow up to one week for us to ship your order. This gives us some scheduling flexibility for getting out on the trail!*
*If you select seam sealing services with your purchase, please allow a few extra days for us to seal the item(s) and ship your order.
Domestic
We use USPS and UPS for domestic shipping.
(sorry, we're unable to offer shipping by UPS at this time)
| USPS Ground Advantage | USPS Priority | USPS Letter (Free) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Any weight | Any weight | Any weight | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5 | 3 - 6 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 6 |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Notes:
- We may upgrade your shipping method from Ground Advantage to Priority Mail at our discretion and at no extra cost to you.
- Transit time is not guaranteed and does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see top of page) or any posted lead times.
- No UPS shipments to PO Boxes, please; select USPS to ship to your PO Box.
International
We offer shipping via UPS and the US Postal Service (USPS) to the following locations:
- Australia
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Europe (excluding Ukraine & Belarus)
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Panama
- Peru
- United Kingdom
| UPS Expedited |
USPS Priority |
USPS First-Class Package |
USPS First Class Mail (letter) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictions | -- | -- | order value < $400 | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5 | 6 - 10 | varies by destination (often 10 - 25) |
varies by destination |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
yes | USPS Tracking (may be limited after leaving US) | USPS Tracking (may be limited after leaving US) | No |
Notes:
- International shipping fees do not include import duties and fees which may be due upon delivery. We will not mismark values on customs forms.
- In rare cases when the calculated shipping rate significantly differs from the actual rate, we may revise the shipping rate and refund or bill you (with your approval) accordingly.
- Transit time is not guaranteed and does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times. It's not unusual for parcels to be delayed in customs and this is out of our control.
- Shipments made by USPS will hand over to your country's postal system at Customs; tracking may be limited after the handoff.
- International shipping is via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipping.
Warranty
We take pride in the quality of our products. Should you, the original owner, ever have a problem with your YAMA brand product due to a defect in workmanship, please contact us to arrange a repair or replacement. The warranty does not cover damage due to accidents, normal wear and tear, or misuse, and the buyer is responsible for all shipping costs and risk of loss or damage during shipment. Repairs not covered by the warranty can usually be performed for a reasonable fee.
YAMA will do its best to address warranty repairs and replacements in a timely manner; however, be aware that YAMA may close periodically, sometimes for extended periods (we need to get out on the trail sometimes!). During these times, if you have a warranty issue, send us an email, and we'll reply as soon as we can. Reasonable efforts will be made to resolve the issue quickly, but in some cases, you will have to wait until the shop reopens.
Please see the product description for any product-specific warranty policies.
YAMA Labs products, and products purchased in the 'Closeouts' section of the store, are not covered by the warranty unless otherwise stated.
Description
Simple, fully enclosed insect protection with a tub-floor and wind-resistant upper.
The Wind Bivy features our unique "Y-zip" to allow entry from the front, side, diagonal, or above. It's a great for use during cooler weather, as well as in locations with blowing sand. The woven, wind resistant upper provides high breathability and good transparency, with additional splash protection.
- "Y" Zipper provides entry from the front, top, or either side
- Upper material maintains visibility to the outside world
- Highly breathable, yet wind resistant upper
- Vented apex
- DWR treated, splash resistant upper
- Silpoly Tub-floor
Note that since the upper restricts airflow, it will retain some warmth and may become stuffy in warmer, humid weather. We've added venting to the apex, to reduce this, but in such environments, our Bug Bivy would be a better choice.
The bivy is best used under a-frame style tarps with the points above the head and foot suspended off of you. Create a tub-floor by clipping the top corners of the floor to your tarp. If you prefer to keep things simpler, just let the bivy drape over you, maybe suspending the front apex to keep the fabric off of your face.
Partners well with our:
*When paired with our Cirriform tarp, the longer option will fit under the Regular Length 1P Cirriform Tarp.
Made in the USA from imported materials.
Specifications
Weights
Smaller sizer
- Regular length: 210g | 7.4 oz
-
Longer: n/a
- Stuff sack: 7g | 0.25 oz
Bigger size
- Regular length: 241g | 8.5 oz
-
Longer: 257 g | 9.1 oz
- Stuff sack: 11g | 0.39 oz
Rigging
- 18' of 1/16" shockcord: 13g | 0.46 oz
- 7 Clips: 6.8g | 0.24 oz
- 3 Barrel cordlocks: 1.8g | 0.06 oz
- Note: Rigging for connecting the bivy to your tarp is included, but you'll need to install it. You will likely not need to use all of the shockcord.
Environmental
-
Landfill waste: 113g | 4 oz
(Average amount of landfill waste produced per bivy from in-house operations.) - Carbon Footprint: working on it...
Dimensions
Smaller size
- Width at head: 32" | 81.3 cm
- Width at foot: 25" | 63.5 cm
- Length (regular): 84" | 213.4 cm
- Length (long): 90" | 228.6 cm
- Height at head: 20" | 50.8 cm
- Height at foot: 16" | 40.6 cm
- Tub height: 4" | 10.2 cm
Bigger size
- Width at head: 36" | 91.4 cm
- Width at foot: 30" | 76.2 cm
- Length (regular): 84" | 213.4 cm
- Length (long): 90" | 228.6 cm
- Height at head: 23" | 58.4 cm
- Height at foot: 17" | 43.2 cm
- Tub height: 6" | 15.2 cm
Materials
-
Floor: 20D Silpoly
- Hydrostatic head: >4500mm
-
Upper: 20D Monofilament Nylon 6
- Mesh weave
- C6 PFC free DWR
- Air permeability: ~1000 CFM
- Zipper: YKK size #3
- Stuff sack: 20D Silpoly
Set-up & use
Download our PDF pitching guide here.
The tub-floor is intended to be suspended from its top corners by clipping them out to your tarp's corners using the included rigging. Suspend the upper off or your face and feet by clipping it to points above. For recommendations on how to install the rigging, please see the "Rigging" tab.
You may wish to seam seal the corners of the tub-floor. It shouldn't be necessary for most situations, but may be helpful should you find water pooling on the ground around you.
For simpler set-up when pitched without a tarp, consider using the Stand-alone rigging kit which allows the bivy to be pitch with only 4 stakes and your poles. For more information, please see the link.
Rigging
To get started
Included: Rigging (shock cord, mitten hooks, and cord locks) is included with the bivy. See the Specs for exactly what the bivy comes with.
You'll want to attach rigging to 6 to 7 locations on the bivy: top corners of the tub (4), apexes (2), middle of ridge (1)(optional on Ridge & Y-zip).
To determine the length of the cords: Lay the bivy under your pitched tarp. Then, measure the distance from the bivy's corner to the tarp's associated corner. Cut the shock cord to that length (the two front lengths should be equal, as should the two lengths at the foot).
To install the cords:
You don’t need to follow our method, but this is how we like to do it.
At the corners
- Tie a loop on one end of the shock cord. We like to use a simple overhand loop knot.
- Using a clinch knot, tie on a mitten hook to the other end of the cord.
- Attach the loop end of the cord to the tub with a girth hitch.
At the apexes
- Tie a loop on one end of the shock cord using an overhand loop knot.
- Pass the free end of the cord through a cord lock.
- Pass the free end of the cord through the small webbing loop at the apex.
- Using a clinch knot, tie on a mitten hook to the free end of the cord.
- NOTE: On the Ridge & Y-zip, webbing loops are found on both sides of the zipper at the front apex. Pass the cord through the loop on the side opposite the side you'd like to bivy to open towards.
Optional on the Ridge and Y-zip bivys
- Repeat the process used for the apex lines at the middle of the bivy's ridge.
Stand-alone rigging kit:
For pitching the bivy on its own, we also offer a stand-alone rigging kit. This lightweight kit allows you to pitch the bivy with your poles and just four stakes. Please see the rigging kit's page for more information and instructions.
Shipping
Shipping Information
While most orders ship out within 1 - 3 business days, please allow up to one week for us to ship your order. This gives us some scheduling flexibility for getting out on the trail!*
*If you select seam sealing services with your purchase, please allow a few extra days for us to seal the item(s) and ship your order.
Domestic
We use USPS and UPS for domestic shipping.
(sorry, we're unable to offer shipping by UPS at this time)
| USPS Ground Advantage | USPS Priority | USPS Letter (Free) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Any weight | Any weight | Any weight | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5 | 3 - 6 | 2 - 4 | 2 - 6 |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Notes:
- We may upgrade your shipping method from Ground Advantage to Priority Mail at our discretion and at no extra cost to you.
- Transit time is not guaranteed and does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see top of page) or any posted lead times.
- No UPS shipments to PO Boxes, please; select USPS to ship to your PO Box.
International
We offer shipping via UPS and the US Postal Service (USPS) to the following locations:
- Australia
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Europe (excluding Ukraine & Belarus)
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Panama
- Peru
- United Kingdom
| UPS Expedited |
USPS Priority |
USPS First-Class Package |
USPS First Class Mail (letter) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restrictions | -- | -- | order value < $400 | Stickers & DCF Patches only |
| Expected transit time (business days) |
2 - 5 | 6 - 10 | varies by destination (often 10 - 25) |
varies by destination |
| Tracking? (check your spam folder) |
yes | USPS Tracking (may be limited after leaving US) | USPS Tracking (may be limited after leaving US) | No |
Notes:
- International shipping fees do not include import duties and fees which may be due upon delivery. We will not mismark values on customs forms.
- In rare cases when the calculated shipping rate significantly differs from the actual rate, we may revise the shipping rate and refund or bill you (with your approval) accordingly.
- Transit time is not guaranteed and does not include the time it takes us to prepare your order for shipment (see the top of the page) or any posted lead times. It's not unusual for parcels to be delayed in customs and this is out of our control.
- Shipments made by USPS will hand over to your country's postal system at Customs; tracking may be limited after the handoff.
- International shipping is via FOB Bonner, Montana terms. This means YAMA Mountain Gear is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen packages. If you run into a problem with your shipment, please let us know and we'll try to help. Ultimately, however, the customer bears the risk should something go wrong with shipping.
Warranty
Warranty
We take pride in the quality of our products. Should you, the original owner, ever have a problem with your YAMA brand product due to a defect in workmanship, please contact us to arrange a repair or replacement. The warranty does not cover damage due to accidents, normal wear and tear, or misuse, and the buyer is responsible for all shipping costs and risk of loss or damage during shipment. Repairs not covered by the warranty can usually be performed for a reasonable fee.
YAMA will do its best to address warranty repairs and replacements in a timely manner; however, be aware that YAMA may close periodically, sometimes for extended periods (we need to get out on the trail sometimes!). During these times, if you have a warranty issue, send us an email, and we'll reply as soon as we can. Reasonable efforts will be made to resolve the issue quickly, but in some cases, you will have to wait until the shop reopens.
Please see the product description for any product-specific warranty policies.
YAMA Labs products, and products purchased in the 'Closeouts' section of the store, are not covered by the warranty unless otherwise stated.