Recommendations for bivi bags

[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.

[Derby Tup]

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

Think I saw a Rab bivvy bag at a sale price in Hathersage last weekend. Either Outside or perhaps CCC

[skennaugh]

My Hunka is very good. Worth waiting for, if you can.

[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

[Baggins]

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

Make sure the opening is on the bottom when its raining

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 )

[wheezing donkey]

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!

[skennaugh]

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

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.

[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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[Willowisp]

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.