Bivy Reco?

“I'm looking into buying a bivy sack for added safety when climbing in winter - any recommendations?”

“REI Minimalist. Cheap, Light. No cover over head. I use umbrella. Works great used many times in winter.”

“Gotta agree with Jack...love mine.”

“Are you wanting one for a planned night out when climbing or for the "oh shoot" factor? I carry either the Minimalist or the Adventure Medical Thermolite bivy for unplanned nights. The Minimalist is fine, but its open face would make for long nights if you're intentionally staying above treeline.”

“I got this one http://www.rei.com/product/735317
for my son - he's a climber. He thinks it's great.”

“I've been using the Wiggy's bivy in winter for several years. It was designed with input from the Mazamas. It has some insulation (Wiggy's proprietary synthetic, Lamilite) which adds 20 degrees to your bag, but also makes it a little bulkier when stuffed.

http://wiggys.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=52&CFID=1919002&CFTOKEN=57271130”

“Thanks for the suggestions - I'm looking for an 'oh sh*t' winter bivy to drop in my bag when climbing. I would probably need something with a cover. Anyone ever used the Black Diamond Winter Bivy? That's been recommended as well - not too expensive - approx $100. Looking for something lightweight with good wind proofing and waterproofing (if that's possible).”