{"id":103,"date":"2017-02-01T14:07:10","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T14:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/?p=103"},"modified":"2024-09-25T11:09:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T18:09:24","slug":"msr-ac-bivy-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/takeoutdoors.com\/camping-gear\/tent-and-shelter\/bivy-sack\/msr-ac-bivy-review\/","title":{"rendered":"MSR AC Bivy Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script><br \/>\n{<br \/>\n\"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\/\",<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"Review\",<br \/>\n\"itemReviewed\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"Product\",<br \/>\n\"name\": \"MSR AC Bivy\"<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n\"author\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"Person\",<br \/>\n\"name\": \"Paul Turner\"<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n\"reviewRating\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"Rating\",<br \/>\n\"ratingValue\": \"3.5\",<br \/>\n\"bestRating\": \"5\"<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n\"publisher\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"Organization\",<br \/>\n\"name\": \"TakeOutdoors\"<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/script><br><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" class=\"aff-img\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31dOMph8X-L._SL250_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" class=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=takeoutdoors-20&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00453MPXI\" alt=\"\">If you have been deciding which bivy to buy, this MSR AC Bivy Review can help you to better narrow down your choices for the bivies out there.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>While tents protect campers from natural elements such as the sun, rain, the wind and also bugs, it also takes up the campers time to set everything up. A bivy is great for someone who is looking for a quick overnighter. While it takes little to no setup time, it can also offer protection like the tents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a product that comes from MSR, the AC Bivy is quite the popular bivy that people look at. However, there are not a lot of websites talking about this product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Rating: <i class=\"wp-svg-star-3 star-3\"style=\"color:#ce6d39;\"><\/i><i class=\"wp-svg-star-3 star-3\"style=\"color:#ce6d39;\"><\/i><i class=\"wp-svg-star-3 star-3\"style=\"color:#ce6d39;\"><\/i><i class=\"wp-svg-star-2 star-2\"style=\"color:#ce6d39;\"><\/i><i class=\"wp-svg-star star\"style=\"color:#ce6d39;\"><\/i><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-heading su-heading-style-default su-heading-align-center pros-header\" id=\"\" style=\"font-size:26px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"su-heading-inner\">Pros<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-plus-circle\" style=\"color:#b6ce32\"><\/i> Ultralight for minimalists<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-plus-circle\" style=\"color:#b6ce32\"><\/i> Durable floor so you can feel safe with it on rough floor<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-plus-circle\" style=\"color:#b6ce32\"><\/i> Compact size<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-plus-circle\" style=\"color:#b6ce32\"><\/i> Easy entry and exit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-heading su-heading-style-default su-heading-align-center cons-header\" id=\"\" style=\"font-size:26px;margin-bottom:20px\"><div class=\"su-heading-inner\">Cons<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-exclamation-circle\" style=\"color:#d56755\"><\/i> Expect condensation<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-exclamation-circle\" style=\"color:#d56755\"><\/i> Mesh rests on your face, bugs will be able to eat your face<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-exclamation-circle\" style=\"color:#d56755\"><\/i> Not made for cold weather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ultralight Weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nylon Fabric with DuraShield coated floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Envelope style hood allowing easy entry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Weighing only 1lbs, this bivy ensures it will be the last thing you complain after a long hike. However, to skim on the weight, a couple of things were traded off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The body is made of ripstop nylon fabric. This material is waterproof, strong and breathable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The space is relatively smaller as compared to other bivys. The envelope style hood does not have any zipper. This saves some weight, you can quickly slip into the bivy and close it up. However, this also allows strong wind to blow it open, letting some rain to leak inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at individual components of the Bivy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detailed Review<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-chevron accordion-header su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Ease of Use - 4\/5<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nThere is no setup needed to use this bivy. There are no poles to insert into the hoop. It is also very simple to use. All you need to do is just to lay the bivy on the floor and slip your body inside.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a zippered mesh at the top if you want ventilation and protection from bugs. The envelope style hood does not have any zipper. If you want to close the bivy, you can pull down the hood to close it. However, it\u2019s not a complete closure as the wind can still blow open the hood.<\/p>\n<p>Getting in and out of the bivy is fast as you there is only one zipper to open or close. This bivy can be especially useful when the weather is unpredictable. You can get almost instant protection because you don\u2019t have to set it up and it is easy to get inside.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-chevron accordion-header su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Weight - 5\/5<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nThis bivy definitely gets the full marks for weight. For minimalists that want to save on every ounce in their backpack, this bivy sack can be considered. Your sleeping bag or pad might be even heavier than this sack.<\/p>\n<p>However, to achieve such weight, the bivy has sacrificed space and zippers. This still does not matter much as the length of the sack is long enough to sleep one person and store a backpack. It will get pretty squeezy if you have more items to put inside the sack.<\/p>\n<p>Although the AC Bivy is ultralight, it is still not the lightest in the market. There is an even lighter bivy sack out there like the Black Diamond Twilight Bivy.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-chevron accordion-header su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Packed Size - 4\/5<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nThe purpose of a bivy sack is defeated if that sack is going take up a huge portion of space in your backpack. Luckily for this sack, it packs up to a size slightly larger than a 1-litre water bottle.<\/p>\n<p>The stuff sack to store the bivy is very small. You have to heavily compress the bivy to fit inside the stuff sack. This may not be a big issue since most of the times you will be packing the sack are when having slept enough and continuing the hikes. By then, you will have enough energy to shrink the bivy. However, it might get frustrating if you keep trying to squeeze it into the stuff sack.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-chevron accordion-header su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Wet Weather Usage - 3\/5<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nThe fabric is rated to withstand 10,000mm of water pressure. This rating shows that the bivy sack is generally waterproof. By closing up everything in the bivy, you should be safe from the storm.<\/p>\n<p>However, as it does not have a zipper to close up the hood, it does not offer complete protection from the rain. If there is wind accompanying the rain, it can blow open the hood and let the rain leak into the bivy sack.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-chevron accordion-header su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Hot Weather Usage - 4\/5<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nThis bivy will do well in fair weather seasons. There is ample mesh to allow the air to flow freely in and out of the bivy sack. The fabric is made of nylon which is also a breathable material.<\/p>\n<p>With ample mesh and breathable material, the bivy sack becomes well ventilated and heat won\u2019t be trapped inside.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-chevron accordion-header su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Cold Weather Usage - 1\/5<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nUnfortunately, this bivy will not do well in cold weather seasons. The envelope style hoop still allows some cold air to enter the bivy even its closed. This cold air enters the bivy and through the mesh.<\/p>\n<p>Not only it will get colder inside the bivy, your face will be the first to be affected by the cold air.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-chevron accordion-header su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Comfort - 3\/5<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nThere is a generous amount of width to move your shoulders inside the bivy sack. The length is also good enough to sleep a tall person and leave some space for other items. If you don\u2019t have a lot of items to store inside it, it will be quite comfortable to sleep in it.<\/p>\n<p>The mesh is also designed to keep bugs out. You won\u2019t be accompanied by those pesky insects unless you didn\u2019t zip the mesh properly.<\/p>\n<p>There are no poles to bring the hoop or the mesh up. This is rather unfortunate as there might not be any gap between the mesh and your face. You might end up having bugs sitting on your face at night. Furthermore, the feeling of fabric rubbing against the face can be quite irritating.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-chevron accordion-header su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Durability - 3\/5<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nFeel free to toss the bivy sack onto a rough terrain. The floor is made from a tough material. it is also treated with Durashield PE coating, giving it even more strength to hold against rough surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>However, the top is thinner as it does not have any coating so you have to be careful handling the top.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overall Score: <i class=\"wp-svg-star-3 star-3\"style=\"color:#ce6d39;\"><\/i><i class=\"wp-svg-star-3 star-3\"style=\"color:#ce6d39;\"><\/i><i class=\"wp-svg-star-3 star-3\"style=\"color:#ce6d39;\"><\/i><i class=\"wp-svg-star-2 star-2\"style=\"color:#ce6d39;\"><\/i><i class=\"wp-svg-star star\"style=\"color:#ce6d39;\"><\/i><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does It Compare To Others?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Research Alpine AscentShell Bivy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate-plugin-lasso\"><div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-5022-3319\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-flow lasso-url-amzn-outdoor-research-alpine-ascentshell-bivy-waterproof-camping-gear \">\n\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outdoor-Research-Alpine-AscentShell-Bivy\/dp\/B0B92D2M15?tag=7777082b-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&linkCode=ll1&linkId=cb79ddd1375771e64216bbfbbd9a1fc1\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"3319\" data-lasso-lid=\"5022\" data-lasso-name=\"Amazon\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lasso-image-no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31toJs6-59L._SL500_.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" class=\"rocket-lazyload\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4.5\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"lasso-amazon-prime\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outdoor-Research-Alpine-AscentShell-Bivy\/dp\/B0B92D2M15?tag=7777082b-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&linkCode=ll1&linkId=cb79ddd1375771e64216bbfbbd9a1fc1\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"3319\" data-lasso-lid=\"5022\" data-lasso-name=\"Amazon\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\tBuy Now\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Outdoor Research Alpine AscentShell Bivy<\/strong> is designed for rugged protection in harsh conditions while keeping weight and bulk to a minimum. Unlike the Alpine Bivy, this model uses Outdoor Research&#8217;s breathable AscentShell fabric, offering excellent ventilation without the need for GORE-TEX. The built-in vent at the foot ensures even better airflow, helping to reduce condensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setup is easy with the single shock-corded pole that lifts the fabric away from your face, providing more headroom and comfort, especially compared to traditional bivy designs. This means no annoying fabric touching your face while you sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The zipper closure on the hoop allows you to fully seal the bivy when needed, keeping out cold air, wind, and moisture. If you&#8217;re heading into colder or wetter conditions, this feature is essential for staying warm and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Alpine AscentShell Bivy is lighter and more compact than its predecessor, it still offers robust protection against the elements. It&#8217;s ideal for fast-and-light trips where weight matters but you don&#8217;t want to compromise on comfort or weatherproofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Black-Diamond-Twilight-Bivy\/dp\/B0036XJZSG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=takeoutdoors-20&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=cc25828e1ce6cad84917239d10387fbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"447\" data-lasso-name=\"Black Diamond Equipment Twilight Bivy - Wasabi\" data-lasso-lid=\"4274\">Black Diamond Twilight Bivy<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Black-Diamond-Twilight-Bivy\/dp\/B0036XJZSG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=takeoutdoors-20&#038;linkCode=sl1&#038;linkId=cc25828e1ce6cad84917239d10387fbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"448\" data-lasso-name=\"Black Diamond Equipment Twilight Bivy - Wasabi\" data-lasso-lid=\"4274\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aff-img\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31F9Kw3wG4S._SL250_.jpg\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\"><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=takeoutdoors-20&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0036XJZSG\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">There are not many feedbacks on this product but I would say it is similar to the AC Bivy. It is a frameless system so there are no poles to set up. Because there are no poles to put the hoop up, you will still face the same problem of having the fabric touching your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A user mentioned that it is not waterproof so you might want to consider other choices if you heading to wet weather places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an even lighter bivy sack. If you are looking to shed even more weight in your backpack. 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It offers better comfort than the AC Bivy as the hooped hood gives enough space between the head and the mesh window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Slumberjack Contour Bivy also comes with additional features like multiple zippers and arm openings. This bivy provides even easier access than the AC Bivy as you can zip from the top or from the bottom. If you want to cook your meal or just move your hands around, you use the arm openings while still being protected from the rain or bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are okay with a little more weight in your backpack, you can consider this bivy as it offers more useful functionalities and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you buy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, I will rather go for the Slumberjack Contour Bivy because I think that the extra functionalities and comfort is worth the extra weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone who is going to save as much ounce as possible, you can consider this or the Black Diamond Twilight Bivy. 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