bivi bag

[Bluefrog]

Im looking for a bivi bag, im skinny so i dont need one with a zip as i can get in and out of them comfortably. I came across this ripstop one on ebay and im wondering if anyone else has tried it

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BREATHABLE-RIPSTOP-HAWK-BIVI-BAG-MOSQUITO-NET-FISH-TENT-/120698232810?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item1c1a2cdfea#ht_1870wt_1140

Thanks,
Ste

 

[HHazeldean]

I have the Blue RAB one. Seriously small and lightweight and very good.

 

[bert69]

I got a milcom military issue one and I don't think you can beat it. It was 50 quid from military surplus store. Olive green goretex. Or, get a hammock?

 

[Greg]

Take your pick!

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=british+army+bivi+bag

 

[Shewie]

The Alpkit Hunka is supposed to be okay, not tried one myself though

You can't go far wrong with an army surplus one but they are a bit on the heavy/bulky side

 

[Bluefrog]

light weight is a sure positive, along with ripstop and pack size. Im quite picky id like a green one; try to blend into nature more, although the Blur RAB does look good.

 

[HHazeldean]

light weight is a sure positive, along with ripstop and pack size. Im quite picky id like a green one; try to blend into nature more, although the Blur RAB does look good.

I have the Blue RAB one and although you are right about blending in, it is such a good bivi that I don't mind. the whole thing when packed away will easily sit in my hand and I have small hands!

If I had some spare money (lol) I would probably buy a green one as I do like to be able to blend in, but when I am under a green tarp, you pretty much blend in.

 

[peskypiker]

hello i have the alp kit hunka and it is very very good try alp kits site there is some other gear that is good as well cheers


freedom is ours

 

[Bluefrog]

seems good, is it ripstop? and how durable is it?

 

[Bluefrog]

hello i have the alp kit hunka and it is very very good try alp kits site there is some other gear that is good as well cheers


freedom is ours

seems good, is it ripstop? and how durable is it?

 

[mountainm]

seems good, is it ripstop? and how durable is it?

I just bought the trekmates one of treetop this evening. It seems to get good reviews. I think it's this one

 

[peskypiker]

yes it is and very durable i have used mine in some weird and wonderful places and its still going strong i wouldn't be with out it i think they are about 30 pounds and come in different colours cheers

freedom is ours

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Its not ripstop, but is quite sturdy/thick membrane, Like a berghaus jacket skin loosley.

I have the hunka XL being a long chap, it seems to breath well for the price. My bag is always dry in the morning/warm at night and they are reviewed well from the guys that live in them.

The normal hunka is £30 with free p&p from Alpkit. The XL packs down to the size of a grapefruit so the normal would be a fair bit less me thinks.

al.

 

[peskypiker]

sorry i thought it was its still a very good bivi bag

 

[The Big Lebowski]

I think its excellent

al.

 

[HarrogateTobias]

Ive got the snugpak bivvi. Its weighs 340g waterproof, breathable, windproof and best of all its made in ENGLAND!!

£40-50 well worth it. They are based in Silsden north yorkshire near keighley, They have great customer service and a seconds room which they have discounted gear.
Cant wait to check that room of treasures out..

 

[789987]

what about the

hooped for your pleasure

 

[peskypiker]

thats a cool bivi i think jack wolskin do this style as well

 

[Lee Wright]

I've got a RAB Storm that I bought off Leezo on here a good while back, seen a lot of action since then and comes complete with the usual RAB build quality. Never let me down in rain snow or blow (literally!) and one of my bits of kit that I wouldn't change unless it failed.

 

[peskypiker]

Alpkit hunka you cant go wrong

enjoy