highlander kestrel bivi bag

[TJRoots]

hey there, i've just ordered myself a highlander kestrel bivvi bag of these guys: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Highlander-Ke...ing_Tents_JN&hash=item1c11e3dcd6#ht_920wt_911

i was wondering if anyone else owns or has used one of these and could give me a heads up as to how good (or bad) they are?

cheers,
TJ

 

[Red Ped]

I'm on the look out for an inexpensive bivvi. However, Amazon reviewers say this product is not breathable. http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B001LXDPNY/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Ped

 

[spiritwalker]

ive got a relatively cheap gelert bivy (which is breathable) but if your using a wee tarp over your head you can use a none breathable one 3/4 over your bag without worrying about condensation but if your going to use it as a proper bivy bag without a tarp then id look for something breathable and of good quality. Mine was just for when i slept in my debris shelter case i was a bit thin on thatching to keep my bag dry i didnt seal it right up.

 

[jeffz]

Those Kestrels don't breathe, despite claims on the stuff-sack and literature. Mine filled with condensation quite quickly. The biggest consolation is that they're cheap, so it's been relegated to being an emergency bag for the car.

Spend a little more on an Alpkit one.