Yeah, that bivy sack tip is solid, and @john697's story proves it. My own soggy bag moment last year taught me the same lesson fast.

Wasn't @eva_gibson46's urgent care trip just a spicy badge of honor?

Read it’s server load during rush hours.

Handling a downpour is one thing, but these systems often create more problems than they solve. Without PROPER care, they become mosquito nurseries and can even damage your property. It's a lot of work for questionable benefit.