This Is What a Poorly Designed Bivy Looks Like - Alps Mountaineering Stealth 1 Person Bivy Tent

Nothing says stealth like a bright red bag with the word stealth printed on it.

Nice and stealthy hiding in the red colored hills.

What a shame. I own two tents from Alps Mountaineering's heavy duty Outfitter line - the Taurus and the Extreme, and have had nothing but good experiences with them. As for the customer service of Alps; I will say that despite having to email them directly not being everyone's cup of tea; they were very fast and responsive the one time I needed to use it. I had asked them for advice on patching a tear on the fly and follow up re-applying a waterproofing after a major storm in Acadia had brought down some branches on the Extreme. Within two hours of the initial email, I was sent a reply asking for a shipping address, and instructions on a temp patch - they not only sent a new fly; but also a fitted ground sheet and a tent storage bag. Was a nice a little surprise to find once I got home from the trip.

Hi Luke , too many issues with this to consider buying for a seasoned camper , you pointed them all out ! Thanks

It makes me think of the "forts" we made as kids with moms sheets under the kitchen table! No way!

I get claustrophobic just looking at this coffin-esque “tent” 😳

I have used an Alps Mountaineering Lynx 2 for the better part of 10 years and have never had an issue with it, I love that tent. I also have had one of their inflatable sleeping pads. I have replaced it with a nemo pad, but it gets used as a spare for the kids due to being too narrow for me. I have not purchased anything from them since so I can't comment on any newer products. I have replaced the Lynx 2 with the One Tigris Cosmitto 2.0 based on Luke's review and I love it. My son now uses the Lynx 2, and it serves him well.

Never pay attention to those little signs that say contact the manufacturer rather than returning it. It goes back to the store if the product is defective period. The company has no impetus to fix your problem -they can drag it on for months on end or just ignore you, and meanwhile the return window has closed. The only good thing is that poly does not stretch when wet, that is a property of nylon. Bad thing is that poly is a bit easier to damage.

❤❤❤ absolutely love your channel and content!! Thank you so much!!

Luke, I appreciate the efforts you gonto for us. I hate this thing. A tarp, or a lanshan 1 would weigh less and be much more comfortable!

Hi Luke love your videos and reviews love your love for the outdoors and gear that needs to be used I really think you should start your own company or be a consultant for anyone of hundreds of outfitters that make these products your insight you would do great and it would be great for the outdoors community 😊

Thank you so much for your review! I really look forward to hearing/seeing your input.

Nope! Too many design flaws. And, $100 to $120? I'm out. Giant first aid kit! 😂 Great statement.

In my experience it's nylon that stretches when wet/cold. Polyester fabrics like this usually stretches much less. Or? Cheers from Sweden!

So glad I had purchased that OneTigris 2P net tent and have a very good tarp. Both cost less than this and weigh about the same and pack down very small. Yes I have to either use sticks, a ridgeline between trees or hiking poles, but airflow, comfort and keeping dry & away from bugs are my minimum requirements. This bivy doesn't even punch one of my requirements.

Great review. I've been looking for a bivvy or build my own. Thank you. ✌️👍

Steering clear of this one! This is Exactly what I have been looking to purchase for my next solo trip.

I'm looking forward to the day you finally have enough and start your own tent company. I love the idea of a bivy tent but I don't like the idea of carrying a portable sauna with me.

I have a similar tent, but the upper half is mesh with a rain fly. On a few hot camping days, I unzipped the rain fly and was able to stay cool.

My Meramack 6 has been awesome as a car camping tent. This thing looks like a fancy body bag. Get it together Alps.