tldr; Reddit generally considers the Katabatic Gear Bristlecone Bivy a good piece of equipment, especially for tough weather conditions and bug protection, and it is noted for being lightweight.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Katabatic Gear Bristlecone Bivy
“I use a cirriform (and have used for years a splitwing) which basically are asimmetrical A-frame pitch with front and end closed off tarp. Depending on temps and location I add a bristlecone bivvy, but often for 2/3 seasons I must go with tarp + groundsheet. I've been in some nasty downpours and was always happy and dry.”
“A few I've seen from Europe that might be of interest: Liteway Simplex, Cumulus Mosquito Bivi, Rock Front Dreamkeeper and GramXpert Ultralight Bivy. I'd add links but given this is my first time posting on reddit it'd probably it'd probably get rejected. I've got a Katabatic Bristlecone and a MYOG "splash" bivy. The Pertex Quantum Air upper of the Katabatic is much much better at resisting splash and spray than the RSBTR Membrane 10 I used for my MYOG bivy, which is useless at resisting water. I don't know how other fabrics compare for splash resistance. My Katabatic in Wide/6' weighs 220g.”
52 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 2/24/2026