Originally Posted by
valygrl
I consider taking the bivy instead of a tent every time, and never do. There's just no lounging in a bivy, and if there is rain or bugs, you are going to want to be able to hang out in your tent. Also, you are usually in a campground or at least near a road, and the tent affords a little privacy.
True. But my feeling was that bike tourers tend to camp away from the rest of the people.
Originally Posted by
valygrl
I guess if it was just a day or two, I might take the bivy, but if it was just a day or two, i could afford a hotel.
That's the key point - if you are riding from town to town, might as well stay in a motel.
Originally Posted by
valygrl
Besides, my bivy smells like the bottom of my haul bag.
I was not going to ask, but you do know that you can wash it?