Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock Snugpak Ionosphere Bivy Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Grand Trunk
Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock
Best for: Backpacking in buggy, rainy conditions.
Snugpak
Snugpak Ionosphere Bivy Tent
Best for: Best for solo stealth camping and backpacking.
Our Take
Worth flagging before you compare: the Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock is a backpacking and the Snugpak Ionosphere Bivy Tent is a bivy, so these two sit in different shelter categories.
The Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock is noticeably taller inside (43'2" peak height versus 2'7"), giving you more headroom to move around.
The Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock and the Snugpak Ionosphere Bivy Tent are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 7.9 overall.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock holds a clear advantage.
The Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock also has a price edge — $99 less at $199 versus $299.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock
- Versatile 3-in-1 modular shelter system
- Effective bug-free No-See-Um mesh netting
- Huge 11.7ft waterproof rain fly
- Hanging kit and straps not included
- Requires purchasing additional rainfly protection
Snugpak Ionosphere Bivy Tent
- Low wind-shedding profile
- 5000mm waterproof fly
- Roomy 94-inch length
- Zero sitting headroom
- Requires 14+ stakes
Full Specs
| Spec | Grand Trunk Air Bivy All-Weather Hammock | Snugpak Ionosphere Bivy Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Backpacking, Hammock, Bivy | Bivy, Backpacking |
| Capacity | 1 person | 1 person |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $200 | $299 |
| Weight | 3.3 Lbs | 3.9 Lbs |
| Min Trail Weight | — | 2.64 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 26.0 ft² | 22.9 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | None | No Vestibule |
| Peak Height | 518 | 31 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 126 X 54 In | 94 X 35 In |
| Pole Material | — | Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | 70D Nylon | — |
| Rainfly Fabric | 70D Ripstop Nylon | 210t Polyester Rip Stop With 5000mm Waterproof Polyurethane |
| Packed Size | — | 19.17 X 5.79 X 5.51 Inches |
| Setup Time | 2 Mins | 5 Mins |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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