Recommendations for bivi bags

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28-03-2010, 09:47 PM
Grouse

Recommendations for bivi bags

Any one got any recommendations for bivi bags? I was planning to get an Alpkit Hunka but they're out of stock for a while. Is the Rab survival zone as waterproof/hardwearing? Is it worth going for a gore tex one? What is the British army one like? Heavy ? Bulky? Any thoughts gratefully received. Ta.
28-03-2010, 09:53 PM
Derby Tup

Re: Recommendations for bivi b

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Originally Posted by Grouse

Any one got any recommendations for bivi bags? I was planning to get an Alpkit Hunka but they're out of stock for a while. Is the Rab survival zone as waterproof/hardwearing? Is it worth going for a gore tex one? What is the British army one like? Heavy ? Bulky? Any thoughts gratefully received. Ta.

Might be worth a call or email to Alpkit to see when they will have stock. Their Hunka is great value :cool:

Think I saw a Rab bivvy bag at a sale price in Hathersage last weekend. Either Outside or perhaps CCC ;)
29-03-2010, 12:57 PM
skennaugh

Re: Recommendations for bivi b

My Hunka is very good. Worth waiting for, if you can.
29-03-2010, 01:20 PM
N-dubya

Re: Recommendations for bivi b

I borrowed a hunka, drawstring neck is rubbish when its raining i had a choice of not breathing inside the bag or raining bouncing off my swede all night:mad:
29-03-2010, 02:54 PM
Baggins

Re: Recommendations for bivi b

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Originally Posted by N-dubya

I borrowed a hunka, drawstring neck is rubbish when its raining i had a choice of not breathing inside the bag or raining bouncing off my swede all night:mad:

Make sure the opening is on the bottom when its raining :)

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Is the Rab survival zone as waterproof/hardwearing? Is it worth going for a gore tex one?

I use a Rab survival zone and its pretty good though if the weather is really bad I'd rather take my gortex one (or a tent :D)
30-03-2010, 11:37 PM
wheezing donkey

Re: Recommendations for bivi b

I have a Mountain Range bivvi bag in Goretex ( approx 800g / £180 ) and could not recommend it enough. A big diagonal zip, almost full length; like climbing into a body bag. I used it for a Scottish coast to coast jaunt, 10 years ago, totally bombproof and no condensation.
I don't know if MR ( factory & outlet were in Alston ) still exist, have not been able to 'google' them.
Terra Nova had a brilliant single hoop bivvi with an 'alligator's jaw' opening that provided a porch for cooking!
31-03-2010, 11:45 AM
skennaugh

Re: Recommendations for bivi b

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Originally Posted by N-dubya

I borrowed a hunka, drawstring neck is rubbish when its raining i had a choice of not breathing inside the bag or raining bouncing off my swede all night:mad:

I always carry a small square of material (old tent flysheet) and two short poles ( two half tent poles) and make a lean too above my head. Don't like to have my head sealed in. If you think about sighting and setting up the bivvy, this can work very well. Of course i use a tent during winter, Bivvy is for summer or short trips.:cool:
15-02-2016, 01:11 PM
jasmeen

I was planning to get an Alpkit Hunka but they're out of stock for a while. Is the Rab survival zone as waterproof/hardwearing?

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20-03-2016, 03:51 PM
Willowisp

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Originally Posted by jasmeen

I was planning to get an Alpkit Hunka but they're out of stock for a while. Is the Rab survival zone as waterproof/hardwearing?

I have one I haven't used in a while I think. If I can find it I would happily part with it for £20 so you can find out for yourself.