outdoor research

Outdoor Research has come through!! Here are a few pictures so you can get a better idea of what I got. Outdoor Research Alpine Bivy + Waterproof/breathable 3-layer GORE-TEX® Respiration Positive™ fabric + Durable Hydroseal® coated waterproof nylon floor + Fully taped seams + Single overhead...

Here is what I need to know; Tent or Bivy for backpacking? Will a Bivy hold up in rain? I have looked at the Backcountry tent. Any of you have reviews of it. What product have you gotten or looked at that you recommend? Backpacks for backpacking what would you use? Keep in mind this gear...