smallest bivi bag to pack

[MikeLA]

Looking to start taking my 6 year old further afield not just woodland walking so I am going to carry a butt pack with emergency kit, first aid waterbottle, childrens poncho in etc.

To me the next most important thing to carry is a bivi bag. Currently using an army one.

What do you all suggest is a more compactable alternative so far thinking of the clear NATO sleeping bag cover bag but is there abreathable alternative.

 

[shaggystu]

the alpkit hunka bivi packs much smaller than the issue gore-tex one, and it's much lighter too

 

[Chambers]

HarrowgateTobias (I think) had a Snugpack one at a meet. Not sure of the model but it was crazy light and very very small

 

[bilmo-p5]

Heard good reports on th Alpkit Hunka from a mate of mine.

 

[jeffz]

Alpkit Hunka. Compact, breathable, and £30. You'd have to spend over twice that for a comparable Rab one. I love my Hunka.

 

[lub0]

Surely though a bivi bag being both a protection from the elements and also from sharp objects needs to be made to a considerable standard of durability? I would be afraid to use anything less heavy than the british army issue bivi!

brit army issue bivi: 850g
alpkit hunka: 400g

 

[Shewie]

I have a Mountain Laurel Designs bivvy bag which I use under a tarp, it packs down to the size of a can of pop and weighs around 200g. It's made from Momentum fabric with a silnylon base, not waterproof but it doesn't need to be under a tarp.

 

[oldtimer]

I bought a HiGear bivvy bag in a hurry. Turned out not to be suitable for me, so unpacked but unused. In green. Yours for £25 including paypal fees and postage.

 

[oldtimer]

I bought a HiGear bivvy bag in a hurry. Turned out not to be suitable for me, so unpacked but unused. In green. Yours for £25 including paypal fees and postage.

Since writing this, I've found Go Outdoors (where I got mine) are selling them for £25 inc.p&p. If it's what you want, you'd probably be better off getting it from them. PS Please note I'm not recommending this bag- you get what you pay for. If I buy another I'll get a Hunka.

 

[tartanferret]

I'm thinking of trying one of these...

http://www.supertent.co.uk/product_info.php?pName=snugpak-special-forces-bivvi-bag&cName=bivvi-bags

Anyone tried one?

 

[lub0]

I'm thinking of trying one of these...

http://www.supertent.co.uk/product_info.php?pName=snugpak-special-forces-bivvi-bag&cName=bivvi-bags

Anyone tried one?

Not tried one but they look very nice indeed, and pretty light.

 

[MikeLA]

Thanks all - think i will take a look at the alpkit bivi

 

[kiltedpict]

I have one of the standard size ones I can take a photo of it packed up next to something for scale. (it's surplus to requirements too if your interested)

I'm on night shift so wont get a pic until tomorrow.

ATB

KP

Edit:

Feel free to PM me if your interested- its been used once!

 

[Jared]

Adventure Medical Kits have a breathable bivy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSnuYC5elKU

 

[kiltedpict]

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