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.

This things pretty sweet, I’ve only used it once in the field but it give you a nice shield from bugs, fairy light weight and worth taking to a 2-3 day field op where you’re already kinda light weight. Material feels a little cheap though but makes sense for the price.

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.

The folding: It comes with instructions and they're spot on. I was afraid I was going to break mine on that last fold after the "figure 8," so I watched a video online about it. Sure enough, the gentleman does a great job by being "firm" on that last fold just as the instructions say. My advice: follow the instructions to a T. If you have doubts, don't force it; watch a video and you'll see clearly how to do that last fold. I recommend folding it a couple of times before a trip to get used to it. Lastly, I got this for a trip to Asia and I might have to check my bag. It's not as small as I thought, although it's not super large either.

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