Any real world reviews of the O/R Helium Bivy ?

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Teetosugars
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Any real world reviews of the O/R Helium Bivy ?

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Anyone got/ had one of these and can advise?

Looking to upgrade my kit, and looking at one of these..

Or point me in the right direction of similar/ better etc etc.. :-bd
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Re: Any real world reviews of the O/R Helium Bivy ?

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Metalheart has one. I'll PM him.

I've also been interested in one of these but the new OR Interstellar has also caught my attention.
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Hi,

I have one and have used it over the last year for about 15 nights. Generally, I am very happy with it. I'm 6'1" tall and I can get in zip up and just about get changed if raining or if midges about.

I tend to sleep with my head out. Even then, there is sometimes some condensation at the foot end by morning but nothing that has caused any issues with my hydrophobic down quilt.

I have just invested in a Descutes and a Borah bivvy combo so I might be selling the Helium (it's in superb condition). - If you are interested drop me an IM.
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ScotRoutes wrote: Fri Jul 24, 2020 11:39 am Metalheart has one. I'll PM him.

I've also been interested in one of these but the new OR Interstellar has also caught my attention.
Cheers Colin.

The Interstellar looks ace, but at nearly twice the cost.. :cry:
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I’ve had one for a few years only issue I’ve ever had is condensation when it’s lashing down so you have to zip the clamshell up a bit , new ones might breath a bit better as I see they are quite a bit lighter , I tend not to use it too much now as I use a borah and gate wood cape which I really can’t fault less weight and both together a 1/2 the size of the helium when packed
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Re: Any real world reviews of the O/R Helium Bivy ?

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Used one for the TDR - it was fine.

It died a year after - they replaced it with the new version.

It to is fine.
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Thanks all..
That's good enough for me.
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