NOTE: YAMA LABS PROJECT
This item is a YAMA Labs project and is not a stock product. That means that the product is in the development or testing stage. For more information, please see the main YAMA Labs page and the information below.
- Description
- Shipping
- Warranty
The Bivy
This is a trial run of the Y-zip Bug Bivy made with a 0.67 oz DCF floor (CT1E.08/K.18).
The 0.67 oz variant is similar to the 0.5 oz variant commonly used for tarps, but it has a thicker film on the outer surface to provide better abrasion and puncture resistance.
I've used 1 oz DCF (CT2K.18) floors for many years with good results, and have also experimented with 0.7 oz DCF (CT1K.18). The 0.67 oz route has always been intriguing for the weight savings and packability. Unfortunately, I can confidently say that that the 0.67 oz variant will not hold up as well as the 1 oz variant based on past side by side field testing of 0.7 oz to 1oz. What I'm trying to learn with this project is how significant this difference is, and how well the 0.67 holds up when using a groundsheet compared to not using a groundsheet.
I also intend to also look into the feasibility of offering user-installable replacement panels to revitalize high-wear areas of the floor. For example, we can expect certain areas of the floor located under your pressure points to wear out more quickly than others. Perhaps I can offer rectangles of DCF with tape around the perimeter; you tape that panel over the worn area and then cut out the old material. If this shows promise, it may be made available to testers for a nominal fee to cover costs.
You may ask, "but wait, aren't you phasing out your use of DCF?"
Why, yes, I am. However, I may decide to purchase the material by the roll from distributors rather than larger quanities directly from the manufacturer. This will increase costs compared to direct sourcing, but the cost premium per shelter is more manageable compared to tarps due to lower yardage requirement of a floor compared to a tarp. This approach is less feasible for tarps both due to the higher cost and other needs that the distributors aren't able to meet.
Specs
- Weight (without rigging): 143.9g | 5.08 oz
- Packaged Weight (with included rigging & sack): 170.8g | 6.02 oz
- Dimensional specs are the same as the Y-zip Bug Bivy
- Netting: 0.5 oz/yd2
Feedback
I'm gathering user feedback and more data about how the material holds up under a variety of conditions. The primary concerns are:
- General wear and tear
- Puncture performance
- Shrinkage
As you use the bivy, I appreciate your periodic feedback about how the floor is holding up and behaving. Use this form to submit your experience after you've used the bivy long enough to get an idea of how the floor is holding up. A $10 coupon will be issued to those providing constructive feedback within four months (low effort feedback excluded).
Failure to provide constructive feedback within a reasonable time (roughly a season of use) may exclude you from future Labs opportunities.
Ordering
This is a limited release available to domestic customers only. The initial run will be open to pre-ordering while subsequent batches will likely be offered as they are available. I have one roll of fabric for this testing purpose, and after this fabric is used up and feedback is received, I'll decide whether or not to offer it as a stock product. The price is 5% off the expected retail price.
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
The Bivy
This is a trial run of the Y-zip Bug Bivy made with a 0.67 oz DCF floor (CT1E.08/K.18).
The 0.67 oz variant is similar to the 0.5 oz variant commonly used for tarps, but it has a thicker film on the outer surface to provide better abrasion and puncture resistance.
I've used 1 oz DCF (CT2K.18) floors for many years with good results, and have also experimented with 0.7 oz DCF (CT1K.18). The 0.67 oz route has always been intriguing for the weight savings and packability. Unfortunately, I can confidently say that that the 0.67 oz variant will not hold up as well as the 1 oz variant based on past side by side field testing of 0.7 oz to 1oz. What I'm trying to learn with this project is how significant this difference is, and how well the 0.67 holds up when using a groundsheet compared to not using a groundsheet.
I also intend to also look into the feasibility of offering user-installable replacement panels to revitalize high-wear areas of the floor. For example, we can expect certain areas of the floor located under your pressure points to wear out more quickly than others. Perhaps I can offer rectangles of DCF with tape around the perimeter; you tape that panel over the worn area and then cut out the old material. If this shows promise, it may be made available to testers for a nominal fee to cover costs.
You may ask, "but wait, aren't you phasing out your use of DCF?"
Why, yes, I am. However, I may decide to purchase the material by the roll from distributors rather than larger quanities directly from the manufacturer. This will increase costs compared to direct sourcing, but the cost premium per shelter is more manageable compared to tarps due to lower yardage requirement of a floor compared to a tarp. This approach is less feasible for tarps both due to the higher cost and other needs that the distributors aren't able to meet.
Specs
- Weight (without rigging): 143.9g | 5.08 oz
- Packaged Weight (with included rigging & sack): 170.8g | 6.02 oz
- Dimensional specs are the same as the Y-zip Bug Bivy
- Netting: 0.5 oz/yd2
Feedback
I'm gathering user feedback and more data about how the material holds up under a variety of conditions. The primary concerns are:
- General wear and tear
- Puncture performance
- Shrinkage
As you use the bivy, I appreciate your periodic feedback about how the floor is holding up and behaving. Use this form to submit your experience after you've used the bivy long enough to get an idea of how the floor is holding up. A $10 coupon will be issued to those providing constructive feedback within four months (low effort feedback excluded).
Failure to provide constructive feedback within a reasonable time (roughly a season of use) may exclude you from future Labs opportunities.
Ordering
This is a limited release available to domestic customers only. The initial run will be open to pre-ordering while subsequent batches will likely be offered as they are available. I have one roll of fabric for this testing purpose, and after this fabric is used up and feedback is received, I'll decide whether or not to offer it as a stock product. The price is 5% off the expected retail price.
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.