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What pad are you running?
Some bivies like ti goat dont accommodate thick pads well.
Borah gear is what I have and really like.
If you want one that can serve as a stand alone shelter something like the Outdoor Research helium would be good.
I use a military issue vortex bivy. Its not light, weighing about 2 pounds, but it was only $40 from a surplus store
Moisture management on down is best without a bivy, IMO.
OR helium bivy is what I have, but also looked at the Ti Goat versions. Went with the OR version due to it being waterproof.
What about something like a Kuiu Ultra Star? I know there are condensation issues but I would think these issues would be present in a bivvy as well? I like the idea of having some head room as well as a vestibule for gear.
I looked this up. Have you used it? In high winds?
Seems like a compromise like anything. 18 oz seems good but that's without stakes and assumes you use trekking poles instead of the carbon fiber pole. My tarp bivvy setup is similar. My standard but sturdy 1p tent is heavier.
My tarp bivvy setup probably condensates much less because I breathe into the open air instead of into a tent. My 1P probably also condensate less because it has two walls. The YouTube reviews for the KUIU complain a lot about condensation.
My tarp bivvy is much more versatile to setup especially since I can use the bivvy only. The tarp can be setup in any configuration as terrain and weather requires. This is clearly not the case with this KUIU but not the case with my standard 1 p either.
My 1p appears to be much more sturdy for bad weather. While my tarp is not, even if I lose my tarp, I still have my waterproof bivvy. Lose your ultralight KUIU tent and you're SOL.
The advantage would be you get complete enclosure unlike the tarp bivvy at a lighter weight than my standard two wall 1 p.