Bivi bags
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Yep, exactly that mate, pretty snug around the shoulders once you are in it with a bag as well. Shame, as otherwise the centre zip and very small pack size would make it a winner for me. Tend to keep it in the day sack now as an emergency backup when out and about and use the dutch army one with the tarp (if not hammocking).
Cheers, Paul
That's what attracted me to it small pack size zip for ease of getting in and out.
I can see I'm going to have to go the route of making my own possibly😳 where is a good place for breathable waterproof fabric that doesn't cost the earth??
Sent from somewhere?
I have a Borah Gear Cuben and Sil nylon bivi - with mesh net over the face. It's long and extra wide and will fit a full length pad, me and both a golite quilt and an extra down blanket. It's cosy and dry. borah is in the U.S. And it cost a bit though in a sale. It's so light about 6oz that I don't really notice it. I've used it with a shaped tarp tent (HMG) the Echo 2 and that's great. I did also buy that second hand which meant I got almost 300 quid off! Yep that much! But so so light. My knees thank me!
It isn't going to be easy, will you be able to tape the seams?
If you can seal the seams you could probably make a bag out of two surplus issue bags. I'd guess that would be your cheapest source of suitable fabric.
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I did indeed. In my defence, this was 20 years ago and I had no concept of how fabric breathed back then hehe! We live and learn eh..? Although, if it's absolutely peeing down, it doesn't make a huge amount of difference. Without a tarp, you're getting wet one way or the other.
I did indeed. In my defence, this was 20 years ago and I had no concept of how fabric breathed back then hehe! We live and learn eh..? Although, if it's absolutely peeing down, it doesn't make a huge amount of difference. Without a tarp, you're getting wet one way or the other.
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I use a Hunka XL and its amazing!!! Mine is blue - brilliant for stealth camping............ 
Kelp (dark green) is currently in stock though:
https://www.alpkit.com/products/hunka-xl
Kelp (dark green) is currently in stock though:
https://www.alpkit.com/products/hunka-xl
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The only trouble with the Hunka from Alpkit is there is no label inside to say its the XL. I bought one an XL and found it small so contacted Alpkit for advice three times and did not get a reply at all. Still think they sent the standard size.
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Mike, have you measured it? The standard is listed as 215cm long and 80cm across shoulders...does this match yours?
Cheers rhyan, am considering the standard myself (short n skinny) which I can't find in kelp. Not really into the stealth thing...but it's nice to fit the surroundings. Is the blue quite a beacon in the woods?
Cheers rhyan, am considering the standard myself (short n skinny) which I can't find in kelp. Not really into the stealth thing...but it's nice to fit the surroundings. Is the blue quite a beacon in the woods?
At the price though I could get over the lively colour scheme so went ahead and bought it. Most uncomfortable night's sleep I've ever had
Could you elaborate please Kooga? I was looking at the Alpkit bivvy but can't find an in depth review of it and rhyan says they are amazing so would love to know why you had such a bad night in one
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