Bivi bivi bivi

[LM J]

I'm after a Bivy that I'm going to spending a considerable amount of time sleeping in. All in all, I thought this was to be a simple purchase until reading what Backpackinglight.co.uk had to say about the Rab Storm:

It comes with a waterproof base and breathable upper. This means you can use it with your sleeping mat 'inside' the bag. You can also use it as a ground sheet and sleep on top of the bag.

With something like the Survival Zone you have to place your sleeping mat 'under' the bag and even though you can use it as a ground sheet, it doesn't have the same hydrostatic head as the material used in this one.

Colours : Olive
Sizes : 2200mm x 800mm base
Weight: 490g

Features
* Waterproof, breathable Hyperlite Storm fabric
* Heavy duty 5000mm laminated nylon waterproof base
* Side walls maximise sleeping bag loft
* Vented zip with storm flap.

Our Price: £53.82


I suppose I just assumed that you put your sleeping mat in all bivis. What do people think to this bag? Good value for money?

Oh, and weight's a big consideration for me; which is why I've been put off many of the military surplus bags.

 

[Treemonk]

From my use of my bivvy bag, I would say that something with a midge-net would allow it to be used more. Without you are fine through the winter, but come the summer.... I'm thinking of getting my bivvy retro-fitted.

PS- I see we are practically neighbours!

 

[atross]

This thread may interest you

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37517

 

[khimbar]

I've heard nothing but good things about the Alpkit Hunka. Got one yesterday but haven't tried it yet.

http://www.alpkit.com/hunka/

 

[Pang]

i knw alot of ppl are getting bivis made in eVent fabric, which is more breathable

 

[Enzo]

I've heard nothing but good things about the Alpkit Hunka. Got one yesterday but haven't tried it yet.

http://www.alpkit.com/hunka/

I've got the Hunka have used it and would recommend it.
It has Hydrostatic head 10,000mm.

 

[LM J]

I'm sold on the Hunka.

From my use of my bivvy bag, I would say that something with a midge-net would allow it to be used more. Without you are fine through the winter, but come the summer.... I'm thinking of getting my bivvy retro-fitted.

PS- I see we are practically neighbours!

So we are, Treemonk. I'm on the Rectory, living with my mum and her partner for the winter. Am off when spring arrives...

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Rab Storm:

I have a Rab Assault bivi dont have a bad word to say about it.

http://www.towerridge.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=143

 

[Hammock_man]

The new DD hammock can also be used as a bivi and comes with a mos'y net ??

 

[LM J]

The new DD hammock can also be used as a bivi and comes with a mos'y net ??

Looks like a versatile piece of kit but the weight and volume would be concern both me and my needs. I'm trying to sell my Shangri-La 3 (old Hex 3; see thread: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37454 ) for those reasons. If I'm not carefull I'm going to end up going round and around in circles.

Mosi net-wise: Lifesystems UltraNet (220g) looks like it would do the business in a variety of different circumstances.