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Wind Bivy

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Description

Wind BivyWe have retired this product to focus on our core products. We hope to bring it out of retirement someday. Description Simple, fully enclosed insect protection with a tub floor and wind resistant upper. The Wind Bivy features our unique "Y zip" to allow entry from the front, side, diagonal, or above. It's a great for use during cooler weather, as well as in locations with blowing sand. The woven, wind resistant upper provides high breathability and

We have retired this product to focus on our core products. We hope to bring it out of retirement someday.

Description

Simple, fully enclosed insect protection with a tub-floor and wind-resistant upper.

The Wind Bivy features our unique "Y-zip" to allow entry from the front, side, diagonal, or above. It's a great for use during cooler weather, as well as in locations with blowing sand. The woven, wind resistant upper provides high breathability and good transparency, with additional splash protection.

  • "Y" Zipper provides entry from the front, top, or either side
  • Upper material maintains visibility to the outside world
  • Highly breathable, yet wind resistant upper
  • Vented apex
  • DWR treated, splash resistant upper
  • Silpoly Tub-floor

Note that since the upper restricts airflow, it will retain some warmth and may become stuffy in warmer, humid weather. We've added venting to the apex, to reduce this, but in such environments, our Bug Bivy would be a better choice.

The bivy is best used under a-frame style tarps with the points above the head and foot suspended off of you. Create a tub-floor by clipping the top corners of the floor to your tarp. If you prefer to keep things simpler, just let the bivy drape over you, maybe suspending the front apex to keep the fabric off of your face.


Partners well with our:

*When paired with our Cirriform tarp, the longer option will fit under the Regular Length 1P Cirriform Tarp.

Made in the USA from imported materials.

Specifications

Weights

Smaller sizer
  • Regular length: 210g | 7.4 oz
  • Longer: n/a

  • Stuff sack: 7g | 0.25 oz
Bigger size
  • Regular length: 241g | 8.5 oz
  • Longer: 257 g | 9.1 oz

  • Stuff sack: 11g | 0.39 oz
Rigging
  • 18' of 1/16" shockcord: 13g | 0.46 oz
  • 7 Clips: 6.8g | 0.24 oz
  • 3 Barrel cordlocks: 1.8g | 0.06 oz
  • Note: Rigging for connecting the bivy to your tarp is included, but you'll need to install it. You will likely not need to use all of the shockcord.
Environmental
  • Landfill waste: 113g | 4 oz
    (Average amount of landfill waste produced per bivy from in-house operations.)
  • Carbon Footprint: working on it...

Dimensions

Smaller size
  • Width at head: 32" | 81.3 cm
  • Width at foot: 25" | 63.5 cm
  • Length (regular): 84" | 213.4 cm
  • Length (long): 90" | 228.6 cm
  • Height at head: 20" | 50.8 cm
  • Height at foot: 16" | 40.6 cm
  • Tub height: 4" | 10.2 cm
Bigger size
  • Width at head: 36" | 91.4 cm
  • Width at foot: 30" | 76.2 cm
  • Length (regular): 84" | 213.4 cm
  • Length (long): 90" | 228.6 cm
  • Height at head: 23" | 58.4 cm
  • Height at foot: 17" | 43.2 cm
  • Tub height: 6" | 15.2 cm

Materials

  • Floor: 20D Silpoly
    • Hydrostatic head: >4500mm
  • Upper: 20D Monofilament Nylon 6
    • Mesh weave
    • C6 PFC free DWR
    • Air permeability: ~1000 CFM
  • Zipper: YKK size #3
  • Stuff sack: 20D Silpoly
Set-up & use

Download our PDF pitching guide here.

The tub-floor is intended to be suspended from its top corners by clipping them out to your tarp's corners using the included rigging. Suspend the upper off or your face and feet by clipping it to points above. For recommendations on how to install the rigging, please see the "Rigging" tab.

You may wish to seam seal the corners of the tub-floor. It shouldn't be necessary for most situations, but may be helpful should you find water pooling on the ground around you.

For simpler set-up when pitched without a tarp, consider using the Stand-alone rigging kit which allows the bivy to be pitch with only 4 stakes and your poles. For more information, please see the link.

Rigging
To get started

Included: Rigging (shock cord, mitten hooks, and cord locks) is included with the bivy. See the Specs for exactly what the bivy comes with.

You'll want to attach rigging to 6 to 7 locations on the bivy: top corners of the tub (4), apexes (2), middle of ridge (1)(optional on Ridge & Y-zip).

To determine the length of the cords: Lay the bivy under your pitched tarp. Then, measure the distance from the bivy's corner to the tarp's associated corner. Cut the shock cord to that length (the two front lengths should be equal, as should the two lengths at the foot).


To install the cords:

You don’t need to follow our method, but this is how we like to do it.

At the corners

  1. Tie a loop on one end of the shock cord. We like to use a simple overhand loop knot.
  2. Using a clinch knot, tie on a mitten hook to the other end of the cord.
  3. Attach the loop end of the cord to the tub with a girth hitch.

At the apexes

  1. Tie a loop on one end of the shock cord using an overhand loop knot.
  2. Pass the free end of the cord through a cord lock.
  3. Pass the free end of the cord through the small webbing loop at the apex.
  4. Using a clinch knot, tie on a mitten hook to the free end of the cord.
  5. NOTE: On the Ridge & Y-zip, webbing loops are found on both sides of the zipper at the front apex. Pass the cord through the loop on the side opposite the side you'd like to bivy to open towards.

Optional on the Ridge and Y-zip bivys

  1. Repeat the process used for the apex lines at the middle of the bivy's ridge.

Stand-alone rigging kit:

For pitching the bivy on its own, we also offer a stand-alone rigging kit. This lightweight kit allows you to pitch the bivy with your poles and just four stakes. Please see the rigging kit's page for more information and instructions.

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Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
Good quality
Size: 3 Pack, Color: Optic Yellow
These are really good quality. The color is easy to see on the outdoor court, especially when the sun is bright. Definitely has good bounce to them.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
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Trevor & Tiffany G
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Franklin X-40 vs. Dura Fast 40 (vs. Onix)
Size: 12 Pack, Color: Optic Yellow, Size: 12 Pack, Color: Optic Yellow
Review order: Review summary (quick read) Review update (4-13-2021) Full review (long read) Summary: This review might save you a lot of time researching balls, but here's the summary if you don't want to read the full review... For 4.0+ play consider the Dura Fast 40 when preparing for certain tournaments, but expect only about 2 games per ball, which is quite annoying in my opinion... for 95% of players, definitely go with the Franklin X-40 (except when preparing for a Dura only tournament of course). If you just want the ball to last and last year after year and don't care at all about egging or quality of play consider the much softer and much slower and much bouncier Onix ball. The Onix ball is so soft that I can't recommend it for typical play, but it is actually an excellent choice when introducing new players to the game and it is often the preferred ball in 65+ play if mobility becomes a common issue because extra bounce = extra time to get there, but in my area many older players seem to play the X-40 just fine. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Update: 4-13-2021: Popularity: Almost everyone in my area is playing the Franklin X-40 in every park. I finally saw a Dura in play yesterday, but it's been a long time! Outdoor tournaments in my state are now about 60% X-40 and about 40% Dura (Washington), so even in tournament play the Dura seems to be going out pretty quick. Seasonal durability of X-40: for the first year I don't think my group cracked a single X-40 (despite having a faster paced game), but using that same batch of balls this Spring, they've all been dropping like flies so now my 1 year old batch of X-40's probably isn't much more durable than brand new Dura's (very annoying to deal with those cracks). I just bought new X-40's yesterday and I'll be discarding the few X-40's that are left from last year when the new stock arrives. It will be new X-40's for me once a year from now on assuming quality doesn't slide... fresh manufacturing is apparently very important, so hopefully Franklin will keep their runs moderate, and maybe that's what Dura did wrong.(?) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Full review: This review will focus largely on the physical & quality comparisons between the Franklin Outdoor X-40 pickleball and the Dura Fast 40 pickleball, but I'll also give a summary of my impressions from the mouth of experts and supplement also by my own amateur impressions and measurements. Dura hole specs: 16 drilled holes @ 0.325" & 24 drilled holes @ .264" Franklin hole specs: 40 drilled holes @ 0.288" Both balls have 40 holes with an average hole size of 0.288", but the Dura ball has a far more randomized hole pattern. I personally didn't notice any difference in spin characteristics or any notable advantage to the randomized hole pattern of the Dura. Franklin weight: 26g Dura weight: 25g Both balls are rotationally molded in one continuous piece so the seam is just as strong as the rest of the ball on either ball... the appearance of a seam is on the outside of the ball only but the visual molding mark is not actually separated in any way in the middle of the ball and the inside of the ball will likewise appear 100% seamless on either ball, so no true seam exists (both balls are true "1-piece" balls). The Dura ball has much smoother molding marks w/ no plastic flashing like the Franklin... this is primarily cosmetic but quality in this regard definitely goes to the Dura. Subjective color preference: in the shade I think the Dura "Neon" color looks better (see pic), but in typical full sun the green tint looks dingy on the Dura ball in my opinion, and I feel the Franklin "Optic Yellow" is a crisper color that's probably a little more visible. These are the only 2 ball colors I have to compare. I would prefer more dye to be used for a green ball so it still looks green in full sun because in my experience with disc golf and ball golf neon green is the most visible color and neon pink is good too... with these 2 options I'd pick the yellow... the green tint on the Dura is so subtle in full sun it ends up looking more like a dingy yellow rather than a green. A more apples to apples comparison would be Dura's yellow option but I'm pretty confident Franklin would win that contest also based on the notably higher translucency in the plastic used by Dura. Color: Franklin wins. Franklin X-40 country of origin: China Dura Fast 40 country of origin: Vietnam - - EXPERT INSPIRED IMPRESSIONS - - From what I've gathered, expect much longer play per dollar out of the Franklin and expect very little life out of the Dura. Dura's are supposed to be a little harder/better/faster, but they often only last a few games based on everything I've read and heard. For older players consider the Onix over either of these balls... softer balls bounce higher and hit slower which allows more time to get to the ball for longer rallies... the Onix seems to be the favorite for play in older aged groups. Based on expert advise from the "pickleball kitchen" youtube channel... Best performance award (fastest, hardest): Dura Fast 40 Best Value (also w/ great performance): Franklin Outdoor X-40 - - - except high level players should opt for the Dura due to tournament requirements (note: this observation may be outdated... check tournaments in your state to verify what local tournaments are still using the Dura in your area and which tournaments have switched to the X-40) Longest lasting, but soft and bouncy: Onix Note: I have not seen a single outdoor tournament publish the Onix as their ball. My personal recommendation for most players based on a lot of reviews and some research and a close look would be to skip the Dura and go straight to the Franklin X-40 until you're playing tournaments... if/when you advance to the level of playing serious tournament play I don't think it would take long to transition muscle memory and power from the Franklin outdoor ball to the Dura ball and a lot of money and annoyance can be saved w/ the Franklin over the very brittle Dura... Franklin X-40 balls don't last very long either (according to some... possibly old stock), but compared to the Dura it's a notable improvement strongly worth considering even if you're a quality buff like myself. Manufacturing quality: Dura wins Material durability: Franklin easily wins and Onix lasts much longer still if you don't mind a notably slower game (more similar to indoor) and more egging. Quality of play: Mixed... many elite players prefer the extra speed of the Dura, but I prefer the consistency of virtually everyone using the same ball and even more notably, I'd rather sacrifice just a little speed to get the higher consistency / predictability / reliability of an uncracked ball and I find it distracting to look for cracks all the time. Value (w/o sacrificing much): Franklin Despite the long read, I'm hoping this helps the reader save some time in selecting a pickleball, especially for players new to the game.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020
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Lux
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Do not judge it by the color .. but by the quality of its build
Size: 12 Pack, Color: Ember
The most durable ball in South Texas heat. The bright color becomes matte after a few games, which I don’t mind. When I pull them out at local tournaments I get mixed reactions—to some not being yellow is like trying a new religion!. Most people do prefer the color that they’re used, I get that, but when I tell them it’s a fresh Franklin x40 most give em a go. Some even (sorry Trad pickleball gods) convert. When I see others bring their own I feel a level of affirmation on par with accidental cult leader getting their first members. So yeah, it’s a great performing ball in a color that pops, and a great value. I love this game
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
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Mickey
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
I’m enjoying the racket
Color: Black
It’s a good racket for a beginner!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026
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JAMES ROCUSKIE
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Good value
Color: Black
Well made for the price and excellent choice for those just starting pickleball.
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