care instructions
Bug Bivy
Hyperlite Mountain Gear is not about bells and whistles, nonessential features, or the latest trending colors. We manufacture stripped down, high performance gear that’s been dialed in to meet, in as minimalist a manner as possible, the exacting requirements of the people who use it.
NO BUG IN THE SYSTEM
If you've ever spent a night alone up close and personal with all the local biting talent, the benefits of the Bug Bivy need no explanation. The ultralight 5.5 oz (regular) or 6.3 oz (long) insect-free Bug Bivy is a modular sleep system designed for one person, offering space for you and your sleep setup. Built with a 100% waterproof Dyneema Composite Fabrics bathtub floor and a No-See-Um Mesh canopy, it maximizes airflow, visibility, and critical protection. Pair it with a Flat Tarp for added weather coverage or run it solo. It packs down small, weighs almost nothing, and keeps your nights (and mind) intact.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A. 4 Removable 9" Pieces of 3/32" Shockcord
B. 2 Removable 12” Pieces of 3/32” Shockcord at the head the foot with adjustable hooks
A. Dyneema® Composite Fabric 0.75 bathtub floor
B. No-See-Um Mesh
BEST PRACTICES
Make sure campsite is clear from sticks, rocks, or other sharp pointed objects.
- Remove Bug Bivy from the stuff sack and close the hood zipper.
- For optimal pitch, lay out shelter on flat, level ground.
- Stake out each of the four corners at 45 degree angles from the bivy.
- Adjust pole to your desired pitch height.
- Hook guyline to hood cone, then clove hitch guyline around pole handle, then stake it down to the ground.
- Adjust hook toggle on hood.
- Repeat steps for the foot box.
- Adjust bivy corners if needed.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (for Pitch without Tarp)
Make sure campsite is clear from sticks, rocks, or other sharp pointed objects.
- Set up your Mid 1 Tarp
- Remove Bug Bivy from the stuff sack and close any zippers.
- For optimal pitch, lay out bivy on flat, level ground.
- Setup tarp.
- Hook the hood cone and foot box to loops and or ridgeline Adjust hook toggle on hood and foot box.
- Adjust bivy corners and stake down if needed.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Periodically check the Bug Bivy fabric, zippers, and stake-out points for signs of stress or tears and repair any damage before continued use. To increase your Bug Bivy’s longevity, we recommend regularly cleaning your zipper.
Proper storage techniques increase the durability and longevity of Dyneema fabric.
- Remove all contents inside the Bug Bivy.
- Zip the hood closed.
- Loosen all guy lines and remove your ground stakes.
- Remove your trekking poles and any loose debris from the inside and outside of your Bug Bivy.
- Evenly fold, then gently roll the Bug Bivy to compress it into your drawstring stuff sack.
The Bug Bivy pairs well with the 8.5 x 8.5’ and 8 x 10’ Flat Tarp or Mid 1 Tarp. This product is intended to complete a modular, single person sleep system, and to be used in environments when bug netting and/or a DCF bathtub floor are desired or required.
The Bug Bivy is NOT an Alpine, Mountaineering, or four-season shelter. It is not an emergency shelter. Avoid hazardous weather and terrain if possible before bringing the Bug Bivy into the backcountry.
Use of the Bug Bivy for purposes other than those listed here is not recommended by Hyperlite Mountain Gear and voids our Guarantee.
Take the time on a dry, sunny day to spot-clean any areas that need it. A soft damp cloth and a mild soap (non-detergent and non-oil based soaps work well, do not bleach). Air-dry your Bug Bivy by leaving it out to hang-dry. Make sure it is completely dry before long term storage.
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Products can be returned or exchanged up to 30 days from the purchase date. And after 30 days, we’ll issue a gift card. (If you’ve purchased your product from one of our authorized dealers, you’ll have to reach out to that dealer for a return or exchange). Click here to start the returns process.
Store your Bug Bivy uncompressed, in a dry place, and with minimal fluctuation in temperature if possible.
Refer to the product information pages for feature videos that can help you through the process.
If you’re out on the trail when a mishap occurs, email us as soon as you can. We will work with you to get a repair made and back to you on the trail as soon as possible.
If there’s something custom, or unique, you’d like done to your gear, or you want a repair made that’s above and beyond the normal stuff covered in our Guarantee, also reach out to us.
Click here to send us an email about repairs. Please include a photo or other visual explanation of what needs doing, and we will get back to you with a timeline on when you can expect your gear back to you (typically 2-3 weeks).
SAFETY
Anchor your Bug Bivy properly at all times to reduce the risk of loss or injury. Avoid campsites that present the possibility of avalanches, falling rocks or tree limbs, flash floods, lightning strikes, strong winds, and other potential hazards to reduce the risk of damage or injury.
- Proper site selection is important for your safety.
- This Bug Bivy is not a toy. To prevent the danger of choking or suffocation, keep it away from babies and children.
- The Bug Bivy is not fireproof.
- Keep your Bug Bivy away from all open flames and heat sources to prevent the possibility of melting or burns from sparks and falling embers.
- Familiarize yourself with the different adjustments to maximize comfort and protection.
