USGI Industries Bivy Tent, Self-Deploying Single-Person Mesh Sleep System

Just got back from Guatemala. This was by far the best purchase I made for the trip. While everyone complaing about bugs being on them and getting bit in the night, this kept me bug free and made me feel secured. I'm really good at folding these so I was able to break down very easy. I would highly advise to practice folding them up before you hit the trails. There are youtube videos to teach you how to fold this model down. They were lightweight and I was able to clip them to our backpacks on the outside. There's isn't any room to sit up like I was hoping but plenty of room when you lay down. We were in a very hot climate and the breeze was wonderful at night through the net. It seems like durable material and the ground didn't put holes or anything in the bottom. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is traveling where there are bugs, mosquitos, or just creepy crawlers you don't want on you.

Took this out for an extended field exercise. Kept me bug-free when I got the chance to set it up. Easy set up, and takes a poncho okay if you're worried about dew/rain. Difficult to fold away for the first few tries, but very fast once you get the hang of it. Portable/ packable enough, but very wide. Was able to fit inside my standard ruck with a little rearranging.

Great design, light weight, durable enough, and decent size. It does what it’s meant to do and that’s keep bugs out while offering some air flow.

Stupid easy to set up it's resemblant of those folding Frisbees you'd use as a kid lightweight a little bit complicated to fold but once you do it once or twice it's really easy to set up the only qualm is that it's a little wide when folded making it a little difficult to fit into an assault pack or regular backpack but would fit in a ruck no problem

My son used this while being out in the field, and said it worked great keeping unwanted bugs out! I’d highly recommend!

Crucial to camping. You'll never go without one after having used one once. I guarantee it.

Works well a little more bulky then expected

I love a lot of things about this bivy net tent. 1.) Sets up in seconds 2.) Durable (if you take care of it and fold it right) 3.) Packable - I can just barely fit it in my backpack, but it works. 4.) Perfect size - enough room at the top and sides next to my mat for a few extra items while (water bottle, light, etc.). Feels very open when you're in it. Recommend getting a quality inflatable sleeping mat and a summer sleeping bag or blanket. This makes it really nice. 5.) Breathable - some have said it gets hot, but this is more breathable than my other bivy. It is a very open-air feel and is nice to watch the stars at night. 6.) Two way zipper, makes it easy to get zipped in or out 7.) Full side access - some bivys only let you access through the top end Downside: I plan to use it all year round, just wish this one could purchase a rainfly for it. I have a rain tarp for now.

I don't usually write reviews but this product is too good not to share. Folded, it is small, flat and light enough to fit in a suitcase and it unfolds and folds really easily. It works really well, too. While other members of my party suffered insect bites at night, I was untouched. It is really good quality and shows not a trace of wear or tear after 3 weeks solid use in the tropics.

So far the item looks ok. Listing says the frame is stainless steel but it looks like fibreglass. Time will tell. The included pegs are the size of a pen and not good for anything. Bag includes instructions for folding and it does fold very easy.

Poles broke in 4 different places on their first use. Not durable