Bivvy bag

[Bushcraftsman]

Im thinking of buying a bivy, I do most of my camping from early spring til mid autumn, not really much winter camping to be honest So taking this into account what bivvy do you recommend? and what sort of price am I looking at for a "decent" one, doesn't have to be top notch just needs to do the job.

Thanks

 

[Barn Owl]

Ex army ones are great,do the job and pretty hard wearing.

Personally I like ones with a zip opening just 'cos it's easier to get in and out of.

 

[Bushcraftsman]

Thanks for the quick response Barn owl. where would I get one of those? and what sort of price are they?

 

[Shewie]

The issue bags are great bit of kit, you can pick them up on ebay easily enough for around £20-30. If you can stretch your budget a bit further then some folk prefer a more enclosed bag with a hoop at the head end.
I'd get an army first and see how you get on though. Good thing about the goretex bivvy bag is they hold their value well and you'll always get your money back.

 

[Bushcraftsman]

I can't find a good one on ebay, im getting either ones for 40-50 quid or less than a tenner which I know will be terrible, could someone link me please :'( can't use bl***y computers

 

[Barn Owl]

I can't find a good one on ebay, im getting either ones for 40-50 quid or less than a tenner which I know will be terrible, could someone link me please :'( can't use bl***y computers

I'm useless with 'puters too.

Try a wanted request,someone may have a spare if they get a newer one for Christmas.

Endicotts are good with their prices usually,iirc.

 

[Shewie]

One for a tenner here but it needs a patch and some tape on it ...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Briti...Collectables_Militaria_LE?hash=item2a036d559b

A few to keep an eye on ...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ARMY-SAS-Issu...Collectables_Militaria_LE?hash=item4a9d1d593b

* http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Military-Gore...Collectables_Militaria_LE?hash=item45efed4ca6

Buy it now £31 delivered ...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GREEN-GORTEX-...Collectables_Militaria_LE?hash=item439bcd138e

 

[Bushcraftsman]

Wow, thanks for taking the time to do that Shewie! :You_Rock_

 

[Shewie]

Endicotts are worth a shout too

http://www.endicotts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=126&products_id=1562

 

[Bushcraftsman]

im thinking of buying the one for a tenner, is it one thats likely to meet my requirements? its doesn't need to be amazing, is the cheap price because of the 1cm tear or because its not a good one?

 

[Bushcraftsman]

wait, what about that edicots 15 quid one? would that be a better option?

 

[Shewie]

wait, what about that edicots 15 quid one? would that be a better option?

I'd go with the cheaper Endicotts and ask Kev to pick you a good one out

 

[Bushcraftsman]

do I need to ring them to get it?

 

[hiho]

yup, pleasent chaps, shame they never have my size in

 

[fergus77]

ex army ones are well good for the money, if you get a cheap one. I had one that had a hole the size of a 50p. fixed the hole with a puncture repair kit and re-proofed the bag. blinding bit of kit after that

 

[Paul_B]

I personally like my Rab Survival Zone costing £40 at Field & Trek (if you can find them there as a bit hit and miss). Light, waterproof and actually breathable just don't seal yourselfin it as it is not a fully enclosed one but a kind of sleeping bag cover. You can of course use it upside down so the longer length (hood bit) is on top to protect from rain. I use mine with a lightweight tarp. Some use a micro tarp that only covers the head area when in a flying v setup. ALpkit Hunka is similar but shorter and the fabric is not as good.

Try www.SASS.co.uk I think. Sea ans special services I think is their long name. Based near Morecambe I think. They also supply their own stuff too.

Failing that there are numerous surplus stores around. Does Attleborough's do them?

 

[JoyR]

I've used my goretex issue bag out and about plenty, never had a problem with it even it heavy rain and even snow. My partner had a breathtex issue bag, which leaked like a goodun' and he only used once. He now swears by his Rab Storm bivvy, which I have to admit I wouldn't mind one of myself

 

[woof]

Jordan,

I've got one, been usedone night only, i'm sure we could come to a deal.

Rob

 

[Bushcraftsman]

Cheers Rob PM Sent

 

[Kerne]

I personally like my Rab Survival Zone costing £40 at Field & Trek (if you can find them there as a bit hit and miss). Light, waterproof and actually breathable just don't seal yourselfin it as it is not a fully enclosed one but a kind of sleeping bag cover. You can of course use it upside down so the longer length (hood bit) is on top to protect from rain. I use mine with a lightweight tarp. Some use a micro tarp that only covers the head area when in a flying v setup. ALpkit Hunka is similar but shorter and the fabric is not as good.

Me too! My Rab Survival Zone has done umpteen nights under the tarp - not so sure I'd risk it on its own in rainstorm though. I've got one of the old ones - I think they use a different fabric now and it has never let me down. Only problem is the bright purple colour.