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sandbender
03-07-2005, 17:43
I'd like a new bivi bag, I need one that comes in a large size and I'd really like one that features a horizontal zip down the side so that I can get in and out easily, but also have more of the bag open when I'm under my hootchie.

So far I have found the Terra Nova Titan, a bit pricey I thought.

Any thoughts?
Toddy
03-07-2005, 18:07
How pricey? Three layer goretex is under £4 a metre (I know where to look :) ) and some of the large toothed plastic zips are available cheaply too. The iron on seam tape is about 95p a metre. Drawcord? use paracord. Making your own isn't rocket science.

Cheers,
Toddy
Spacemonkey
03-07-2005, 18:52
My mate has an MOD one which has a central zip and velcro. The idea is that you can fully close it up and still breathe, yet burst out in an instant when doen up with velcro. Not sure where from though.
MagiKelly
03-07-2005, 21:39
How pricey? Three layer goretex is under £4 a metre (I know where to look :) ) and some of the large toothed plastic zips are available cheaply too. The iron on seam tape is about 95p a metre. Drawcord? use paracord. Making your own isn't rocket science.

Cheers,
Toddy

Are you taking orders for the Meet Up ;)
Toddy
03-07-2005, 21:50
Are you taking orders for the Meet Up ;)

:) Hadn't intended to; I'm swamped with commissions as it is, and doubt I'll get the present lot clear by the New Year, but I don't mind buying fabric for you and bringing it along. I'll bring samples of suitable stuff with me for folks to have a look at. If you do want fabric, PM me, I'm shopping tomorrow for about 100 metres so a few more won't bother me . :rolleyes:

Cheers,
Toddy
fungy
03-07-2005, 22:04
how do sandbender, the wild country alternative to the titan is the scout, I've had a look at one there big enough for me and I'm the wrong side of a XL t-shirt. The price can vary between retailers(£50 - £75), but if you go on to there site, there are bargins to be had some times. Also the hood of the scout is big enough to store a 40ltr bag.
innocent bystander
03-07-2005, 23:12
I still use my old survival aids horizontal zip bag, and that is well huge. Got to be over 8 ft in length, so you can fit a fair bit of kit in it. They did do a diagonal zip as well which is designed to be easier to get out of. Never seen one with a zip down the side though..
MagiKelly
04-07-2005, 07:59
:) Hadn't intended to; I'm swamped with commissions as it is, and doubt I'll get the present lot clear by the New Year, but I don't mind buying fabric for you and bringing it along. I'll bring samples of suitable stuff with me for folks to have a look at. If you do want fabric, PM me, I'm shopping tomorrow for about 100 metres so a few more won't bother me . :rolleyes:

Cheers,
Toddy

Thanks for the offer but I was only pulling your leg.
Beer Monster
04-07-2005, 10:57
How about a Dutch army bivi bag? I think they have large velcro entrance? I've never seen one but I think there are one or two threads about them. :)
grahoom
04-07-2005, 12:00
i've just ordered one of these.

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/ishop/800/shopscr810.html

more of a one man tent type thing, but for the price loads cheaper than a hooped bivvi

will report back when it arrives.

its 7 foot long, as i am only short, it will give me room for my kit.
Ahjno
04-07-2005, 13:28
How about a Dutch army bivi bag? I think they have large velcro entrance? I've never seen one but I think there are one or two threads about them. :)

Here are 2 piccies of mine. No velcro on this one though: only a full length zip, some press studs (poppers?) and taped seams.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/ahjno/Gear/bivvybag.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/ahjno/Gear/closeupbivvyzip.jpg
PC2K
04-07-2005, 16:03
weird, i got a big flap with velco to close my dutch army bivy. It has stubs to connect it to issue sleepingbag. This way there is only one zipper to open both the bivy and the sleeping bag. But wenn not used with the sleeping bag, thats a issue. Thats why i sewn in a long zipper there...
sandbender
05-07-2005, 07:34
OK some useful pointers there, thanks everybody!
Doc
05-07-2005, 08:51
Kathmandu trekking do a zipped bivi and will modify to your requirements. About £60. I've not tried one myself but I seem to remember Chris Townsend recommended them.
sandbender
05-07-2005, 09:03
Doc, do you have a link for Kathmandu Trekking?
MagiKelly
05-07-2005, 09:15
Doc, do you have a link for Kathmandu Trekking?

http://home.freeuk.net/kathmandu/

That is also where I got my lightweight Tipi.
Doc
05-07-2005, 10:39
Thanks John- that's the one- it's quite an elusive link and doesn't readily come up on google.
Moonraker
11-08-2006, 14:35
http://home.freeuk.net/kathmandu/

That is also where I got my lightweight Tipi.Is it this one John?
THE BASHA-TENT
This is possibly the ultimate basha. It can provide total shelter for up to 4 people, in a variety of modes, at minimal weight. It comprises a rip-stop canopy 3 metres square, a hi-tensile ally pole, a two-man groundsheet, pegs, and paracord. It can be rapidly erected as a pyramid, a tepee, and an open or closed ridge. It weighs just 3lbs/1.2kilos.
PRICE; £102.90
EXTRAS; DPM Basha-tent...£121. Extra groundsheets..£15.60. Bell-ends..£25.74. Ally-poles..£15.20.Baseplates £1.08.
The spire; converts walking poles to adjustable tent poles; length 13cms. wt 1oz. £9.75.The one in these photos. Or was it custom made?

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showpost.php?p=102950&postcount=3
MagiKelly
11-08-2006, 20:24
The one in these photos. Or was it custom made?

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showpost.php?p=102950&postcount=3

Custom made. I sold it on to Beachlover when I got my tentipi but still miss it. I would not have used it enough though so it is better that I sold it.
Moonraker
11-08-2006, 22:42
OK that explains it. may I ask how much it cost?
MagiKelly
13-08-2006, 00:30
Not sure now. It was a while ago. Maybe about £150 I think.
Moonraker
13-08-2006, 00:33
Not sure now. It was a while ago. Maybe about £150 I think.OK, thanks for the info :)