is there a simple way to sleep of the groud in a bivi will the orande bivies support (man and a half 
) for a night
have ye pics or other sugestions for the night
) for a nighthave ye pics or other sugestions for the night
Bivi
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There are 2 main ways of setting up a bivi.
(i assume you mean a basha, Tarp, or poncho)
the standard most do is a simple 45 degree Lean-to like this:
it gives good general protection as long as you've got the wind going the right way!
another poular design is the tent:
it gives better protection but less space
when you get good you can try other designs like this mixed design, lean-to and roof!
how about this, i've done simular when only one tree is available!:
or this minimal space but good protection if facing down wind!
best thing to do is get out there and try it!
what i do is i have cords(6ft-ish) known as "Paracord" permanently attatched to each corner and a spare longer cord (not attached) to use where needed.
i have in the past used bungees which is easier for quick erection, but heavier and potential for injury(flying hooks!)
in the forces some used sisal(natrual string) so if the camp was disturbed rather than untiying knots you'd just cut all the strings and run! i personally thing string is rubbish for tarps due to it's poor strength!(i have had it break on me!)
the other thing you'll need is something to peg it down, in the woods you'll be able to make simple tent pegs, you can take pegs with you (I do!
), or even a handfull of 6" nails whist you practice in the garden!
best option get in your garden, or a local bit of woodland and try all the methods you can think of try them out(lie down in it) and see what you like best!
the rest is up to your imagination!
(i assume you mean a basha, Tarp, or poncho)
the standard most do is a simple 45 degree Lean-to like this:
it gives good general protection as long as you've got the wind going the right way!
another poular design is the tent:
it gives better protection but less space
when you get good you can try other designs like this mixed design, lean-to and roof!
how about this, i've done simular when only one tree is available!:
or this minimal space but good protection if facing down wind!
best thing to do is get out there and try it!
what i do is i have cords(6ft-ish) known as "Paracord" permanently attatched to each corner and a spare longer cord (not attached) to use where needed.
i have in the past used bungees which is easier for quick erection, but heavier and potential for injury(flying hooks!)
in the forces some used sisal(natrual string) so if the camp was disturbed rather than untiying knots you'd just cut all the strings and run! i personally thing string is rubbish for tarps due to it's poor strength!(i have had it break on me!)
the other thing you'll need is something to peg it down, in the woods you'll be able to make simple tent pegs, you can take pegs with you (I do!
), or even a handfull of 6" nails whist you practice in the garden!best option get in your garden, or a local bit of woodland and try all the methods you can think of try them out(lie down in it) and see what you like best!
the rest is up to your imagination!
oh... i just read it again....
to sleep of...(off?) the ground in a bivi?
if you mean setting one up as a some sort of hammock...well i have seen them used as emergency stretchers so they might work for a short time, but i'd be very careful using it all night!
you'll have to explane yourself a little more.
to sleep of...(off?) the ground in a bivi?
Do you mean a survival bag like this
if you mean setting one up as a some sort of hammock...well i have seen them used as emergency stretchers so they might work for a short time, but i'd be very careful using it all night!
you'll have to explane yourself a little more.
anthonyyy said:
Actually it reminds me a bit of this:
http://shop.strato.de/epages/Store.sf/?ObjectPath=/Shops/15455002/Products/Shelter
An American Indian shelter. Much easier to transport and errect than a tipi. You can set it up using three outside poles or simply attach it to a tree.
ludlowsurvivors said:
Is this what you are look to do?
LS
... scary. This is mine, notice the fence!
Couple of others:
yes using the survival bivi bags as a sort of hammock where i would intend sleepin has fairly rough ground and was lookin to be able to try something diff with the stuff i would have to hand
