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@@RamblingOn ok. Thanks. I want to buy because i would like to initiate bike packing and i think is good option, but i concern about that issue. And good idea to put your backpack in the bottom. Jaja . 👍👍👍
I'm not sure if I mentioned this but the thinner your sleep mat, the better. A thermrest Xtherm really limits the space inside, whereas my thermarest prolite plus is ideal. It might be something to consider. I hope it works well for you, all the best of luck on the AT 🍀
Another superb review, inclyding use of the additional mosquito net/venting. Plus a great tip using a backpack to raise the foot end. The other reviews don't match up. Thanks again for contnuing to 'ramble on'.
Really great video. The reference to your height of 6’2” makes all the difference, I’m 6’1” and was wondering if there was enough space. Shame there wasn’t a hoop or two at the base end.
I have always been confused as to why people don't place their rucksack at the bottom anyway, bivvys are designed that way! That's why they are always so long. Heck you could probably even turn you rucksack upright and stuff it down there.
had terrible condensation build up at the bottom of this bivvy, I'll try that bag trick next time thanks! wish there was a guy loop on the end to achieve the same thing without the bag
The Alpkit elan which is extremely similar has a guy loop on the end. Its a Shame this one doesn't. The bag definitely helps with condensation. I leave the vents open as much as possible and I'm very aware of being too hot which would create added condensation so proper layering at night is important too. Thanks for watching, hopefully the bag trick helps you out 👍
A great review, thinking for summer purchasing the Snugpak bivi. My only concern was condensation and how to limit it. You have answered that question. Thankyou! Liked and Subscribed!
What they need to add is a vent on the other end like the one near your head along with one or two guy out points on the end and top so you can run a line across the top from end to end if you want more ventilation.
Thanks for the video... My wife is confused about what my next purchase is going to be... This could be a good tactic, keep her guessing. Also been looking at hammocks and 1 person tents :D This bivvy is 4 pounds lighter than my tent, but I can sit up in a tent...
The main reason that the bivvy works well for me is that I love sitting outside a tent for as long as possible, so I only use the tent to sleep in. Obviously if it is raining all night a tent would better. I have a 2 x 1.5m tarp to pair with the bivvy for a bit of shelter. I have a hammock I am going to try out, cost me £12.. That could be a good starter purchase for you to get past your wife 😅
@@DerekCullenOutdoors 😄 that makes sense. The thing with this type of bivy compared to a bivy bag like the alpkit hunka is that this one has a bug net so in the summer months the midges are kept at bay for the most part but like everything they all have their pros and cons for example this weighs 600g more than the hunka
Hi Jason great video thanks for sharing your new purchase. Great idea for keeping the airflow with your bag. We could market that and call it Ionosphere, think it would catch on 🤔😂😂 I like those but still not sure if I would feel claustrophobic 🤔 I'm out Friday with my brother for a wild camp so your stratosphere would be ideal 👍 Have a great week mate 👍
I have too much stuff, its hard to keep up with videoing them 😅 I think we could have some competition with that one but I like your style. The only way to know is to give them a go 😁 Enjoy your camp on Friday.. The floating cloud could get a night out if you still have it 😉 have a good one 👍
Cracking review, I've been thinking of getting one, but was worried on size and condensation, but I'm 6'2, rather broad ,but the backpack at the bottom looks a Stella idea, just come across your channel and have subbed, looking forward to watching more of your videos, good health and safe travels, cheers craig
I have noticed since recording this video that an inflatable mat like the thermarest xterm which is 2.5 inches thick really limits the space inside so if you were going to get one I would suggest using a thinner self inflating mat which will make a huge difference. I have one from Aldi that I use it only cost €14. It's just something to keep in mind to make things more comfortable, I love using this bivvy they're so handy to set up and tuck yourself away out of sight. I hope this helps you out 👍
@@RamblingOn thanks for the update. I have a inflatable mat that's around 7.5cm (2.9 inches), so might be too thick for this bivy. Might have to look at another bivy or get a different mat.
Cheers Graham I think they are a love /hate sort of thing. It's by far my favourite way to camp now.. If you get a chance to try one take it 👍 All the best, have a good one
Cheers yeah for urban use it would be tricky, from your other comment I saw you mentioned using it without the hoop. Sounds liek a plan. How about something like the Alpkit hunka? No bug netting though thats the main drawback with it for me
Yeah I had it out once in the mountains. There's a video there somewhere but I'd say it's best to pair it with a small tarp when you are in an exposed area.
I’m stuck in the land of ‘wanting to like a bivvy’ but it just doesn’t happen for me to take the plunge! It’s a bit like ‘wanting to like yoga’ - I just don’t!! The weight saving would be immense so I’d like to try one at some stage but for now my palatial MSR Hubba Hubba will have to do 😎 Thanks for the review - you’ve left me torn as ever - the hooped style does seem good but I’d prefer a 1 man tent for a similar weight for now. Although you know my history on man tents too 🤦♀️ I’ll try a bivvy at some stage! You’ve kept me in the market…👍
😂 I do yoga for me back, can't say I like doing it a whole lot but it is great. I love me little bivvy. Its dead handy to roll out and I'll be using it on the Slieve Bloom way very soon 😁 I would love an MSR, it's not a bad tent to be stuck with 🙂 Maybe a snugpak Ionosphere? They are slightly bigger but I dont know much about them spec wise..
@@MiriamKennedy ah fair enough. I hadn't looked into them.. Andrew Beavers has a trekking pole tent that is much better quality to the Lanshans if you check his channel out. For the life of me I can't think of the name of it. It is a silvery grey he uses it a lot. Thanks very much. Enjoy the rest of the week 👍
I'm the opposite. I'm stuck in between a small hoop like this where if I have to I can not use the hoops, and my USGI which is ground level, because I was a travelling train hopper for years and still basically am so I need travel where I camp both in woods and in city where you need to stay real low to hide. I used my USGI bivy every night for years in all crazy weather and before that in the military so I love it dearly, you don't get wet in that heavy thing.
As far as I remember the inner length is 230 cm and 6ft 2 is around 187cm so there is plenty of room. The bag is 40 litres and fits side ways in the end so it does help with condensation and keeps everything dry . All the best 👍
@@RamblingOn just to update Bought one aaaaaaaand am not enjoying it based on the fact that when i put an air mat in it, it pulls the foot box taught rendering the whole thing usless as i can not get my feet or a bag in. I will try getting a thinner matt but i am not hopeful. Sucks because this bivvi looked so cool. Not bothered about bags because i can leave them under a tarp but if i cant even put a matt in then damn im outa luck"(
@@amilzekria6635 I really need to do an updated video because there are things that I have overlooked and it is only when people like yourself point it out that I realise what I missed so thank you so much for getting back to me on this. You need a mummy style sleeping pad because the rectangular ones tend to get caught on the sides which reduced the usable length. If you can get an self inflating sleeping mat which is thinner it will make a massive difference to the space inside. I've bought a thermarest prolite plus for using with my bivys. It is a mummy style, has an R value of 3.2, weighs about 650g for the regular size and its 1.5 inches thick which is loads for me and I'm a side sleeper. I was using a €14 3/4 length self inflating sleeping pad from aldi which was 1inch thick, no R value so I paired it with a cheap foil mat and it worked well so I just decided to upgrade to the prolite plus. I have used my thermarest neo Air xtherm which is 2.5inches thick and that difference in thickness was not good inside the bivy. I hope this helps you out and thank you again 👍
@@RamblingOn cheers dude, As it goes the matt i was using was rectangular and about 4 inches🤦🏻♂️And i did think to get a 3/4 or a mummy style matt, i will get one and try again 💪🤣 thanks again dude
Hey Dan, yeah I still use it. Not as often as I'd like to if I'm honest. I've had no issue with he poles but £40 is very steep. The Alpkit Elan is pretty much identical to this bivi for almost half the price. It might be worth a look
If I can pick your brain……I want something I can throw in my winter kit bag that me and a mate can hide in if we get trapped in extreme weather. Could you wedge two people in their kit inside this for a few hours and zip it shut to keep the weather out?
No there is not a hope of fitting two people in this. If you get a small tarp you could practice some configurations that you could throw up with trekking poles that would give you some shelter from wind and rain. Probably not great for extreme weather though. Otherwise you would be looking at either a dedicated emergency shelter or a two person tent. Always best to keep an eye on the weather and avoid the mountains if the weather looks too bad. Otherwise for sheltering from an unexpected heavy rainfall for example, a tarp would do the trick
🍃If you would like to help me out, simply hit the Like button and share the video around. It makes such a huge difference to the channel, thank you for the support everyone. Chat to you soon.
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Hello . What about the hot in summer ? What about the snake.I live in Central America.
I'm not sure about snakes but in hot summer it could get quite warm inside.
@@RamblingOn ok. Thanks. I want to buy because i would like to initiate bike packing and i think is good option, but i concern about that issue. And good idea to put your backpack in the bottom. Jaja . 👍👍👍
Putting the backpack in the footbox.....brilliant. Well played.
Thanks very much, it makes a big difference. Thanks for watching 👍
I have one, I'll be testing it out over the next few weeks and in May using it with a DD trap set up on the AT. Great review, thanks.
I'm not sure if I mentioned this but the thinner your sleep mat, the better. A thermrest Xtherm really limits the space inside, whereas my thermarest prolite plus is ideal. It might be something to consider.
I hope it works well for you, all the best of luck on the AT 🍀
Another superb review, inclyding use of the additional mosquito net/venting. Plus a great tip using a backpack to raise the foot end. The other reviews don't match up. Thanks again for contnuing to 'ramble on'.
Ah cheers Nigel hopefully it helped you out. Thank you very much for watching 👍
Really helpful video 👍🏻
Top lad.......I do the exact same thing with my rucksack too....makes a huge difference. Atb from Motherwell 👍🏴
It's a nice handy solution for a few problems.. I love me bivvy 😄 All the best 👍
So beautiful sharing. Great presentation. Full played and liked. Thanks for sharing dear. Have a wonderful day and see you soon again
Thank you very much. You too, have a good one 👍
Really great video. The reference to your height of 6’2” makes all the difference, I’m 6’1” and was wondering if there was enough space. Shame there wasn’t a hoop or two at the base end.
@jag4762 maybe check out the Alpkit Elan. If memory serves me right they are almost identical but the Elan has a loop on the end 👍
I have always been confused as to why people don't place their rucksack at the bottom anyway, bivvys are designed that way! That's why they are always so long. Heck you could probably even turn you rucksack upright and stuff it down there.
I actually did not know that.. It's a handy thing to know nonetheless. I do love me bivvy. All the best👍
Guess a dry rubbish bag to put over a saturated rucksack would be good to stop it getting the sleeping bag wet.
had terrible condensation build up at the bottom of this bivvy, I'll try that bag trick next time thanks! wish there was a guy loop on the end to achieve the same thing without the bag
The Alpkit elan which is extremely similar has a guy loop on the end. Its a Shame this one doesn't. The bag definitely helps with condensation. I leave the vents open as much as possible and I'm very aware of being too hot which would create added condensation so proper layering at night is important too.
Thanks for watching, hopefully the bag trick helps you out 👍
Great advice on the bag at the bottom! 👍
Cheers Ray 👍
A great review, thinking for summer purchasing the Snugpak bivi. My only concern was condensation and how to limit it. You have answered that question. Thankyou! Liked and Subscribed!
No worries, Bivy's are class. You will either love them or hate them so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you 🤞
Nice review. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a lovely day.
Thanks very much, have a good one 👍
What they need to add is a vent on the other end like the one near your head along with one or two guy out points on the end and top so you can run a line across the top from end to end if you want more ventilation.
That is a great idea and it would be the best way to get some proper ventilation. I doubt that it would be hard for them to add in either
@@RamblingOn Yeah, hope they eventually add it to the design.
Thanks for the video... My wife is confused about what my next purchase is going to be... This could be a good tactic, keep her guessing. Also been looking at hammocks and 1 person tents :D This bivvy is 4 pounds lighter than my tent, but I can sit up in a tent...
The main reason that the bivvy works well for me is that I love sitting outside a tent for as long as possible, so I only use the tent to sleep in. Obviously if it is raining all night a tent would better. I have a 2 x 1.5m tarp to pair with the bivvy for a bit of shelter. I have a hammock I am going to try out, cost me £12.. That could be a good starter purchase for you to get past your wife 😅
Hi Jason. This was a brilliant video and demo - well done. The Stratosphere is such a mad looking thing haha
Hey Derek. Thanks very much. They are so handy to set up and take down but they are quite mad looking 😄 Thanks for watching 👍
@@RamblingOn yeah I like it but kind like the idea of having a Bivvi that’s a bivvi and a tent that’s a tent ha cheers Jason
@@DerekCullenOutdoors 😄 that makes sense. The thing with this type of bivy compared to a bivy bag like the alpkit hunka is that this one has a bug net so in the summer months the midges are kept at bay for the most part but like everything they all have their pros and cons for example this weighs 600g more than the hunka
Great Informative Presentation, Cheers
Cheers Dimitri, thanks for watching
Nice one, as I’m also 6ft2.
Really helpful especially being 6 ft 2 myself, cheers 👍
No bother at all. Thank you for watching 👍
@@RamblingOn how do you know someone is 6 foot 2 . They'll find a way to tell you everyday
Hi Jason great video thanks for sharing your new purchase. Great idea for keeping the airflow with your bag. We could market that and call it Ionosphere, think it would catch on 🤔😂😂 I like those but still not sure if I would feel claustrophobic 🤔 I'm out Friday with my brother for a wild camp so your stratosphere would be ideal 👍 Have a great week mate 👍
I have too much stuff, its hard to keep up with videoing them 😅 I think we could have some competition with that one but I like your style. The only way to know is to give them a go 😁 Enjoy your camp on Friday.. The floating cloud could get a night out if you still have it 😉 have a good one 👍
Cracking review, I've been thinking of getting one, but was worried on size and condensation, but I'm 6'2, rather broad ,but the backpack at the bottom looks a Stella idea, just come across your channel and have subbed, looking forward to watching more of your videos, good health and safe travels, cheers craig
Cheers Craig 🙌
Nice honest review, Thanks
Cheers Robert
Good video and tips! Really tempted to get this bivy. Love my snugpak sleeping bag
I have noticed since recording this video that an inflatable mat like the thermarest xterm which is 2.5 inches thick really limits the space inside so if you were going to get one I would suggest using a thinner self inflating mat which will make a huge difference. I have one from Aldi that I use it only cost €14. It's just something to keep in mind to make things more comfortable, I love using this bivvy they're so handy to set up and tuck yourself away out of sight. I hope this helps you out 👍
@@RamblingOn thanks for the update. I have a inflatable mat that's around 7.5cm (2.9 inches), so might be too thick for this bivy. Might have to look at another bivy or get a different mat.
Great little review .
Keep thinking about a bivi
Atb Graham
Cheers Graham I think they are a love /hate sort of thing. It's by far my favourite way to camp now.. If you get a chance to try one take it 👍 All the best, have a good one
Thanks for sharing, very helpful. I like the rucksack-trick, I was doing the same with Dutch bivvy. Cheers!
I am looking forward to getting my hands on a Dutch bivvy, they look class. Thanks for watching
Nice review man! One of these days I should really add a bivy to my arsenal. I'll keep this one in mind.
Everyone should have a bivvy in their lives 😆
Great video! But this will be trickier than my USGI for urban stealth camping because of the height but I think I have a plan for that
Cheers yeah for urban use it would be tricky, from your other comment I saw you mentioned using it without the hoop. Sounds liek a plan. How about something like the Alpkit hunka? No bug netting though thats the main drawback with it for me
Great review video Jason. Have you taken this out on mountain terrain yet or would you only use this one in say woodland area?
Yeah I had it out once in the mountains. There's a video there somewhere but I'd say it's best to pair it with a small tarp when you are in an exposed area.
I put my bag at the bottom of my Dutch Army Bivi in the same way.
I’m stuck in the land of ‘wanting to like a bivvy’ but it just doesn’t happen for me to take the plunge! It’s a bit like ‘wanting to like yoga’ - I just don’t!! The weight saving would be immense so I’d like to try one at some stage but for now my palatial MSR Hubba Hubba will have to do 😎 Thanks for the review - you’ve left me torn as ever - the hooped style does seem good but I’d prefer a 1 man tent for a similar weight for now. Although you know my history on man tents too 🤦♀️ I’ll try a bivvy at some stage! You’ve kept me in the market…👍
😂 I do yoga for me back, can't say I like doing it a whole lot but it is great. I love me little bivvy. Its dead handy to roll out and I'll be using it on the Slieve Bloom way very soon 😁 I would love an MSR, it's not a bad tent to be stuck with 🙂 Maybe a snugpak Ionosphere? They are slightly bigger but I dont know much about them spec wise..
@@RamblingOn the ionosphere seems too weighty for what you’re getting to me 😉 Best of luck with your Slieve Bloom bivvy adventure!
@@MiriamKennedy ah fair enough. I hadn't looked into them.. Andrew Beavers has a trekking pole tent that is much better quality to the Lanshans if you check his channel out. For the life of me I can't think of the name of it. It is a silvery grey he uses it a lot. Thanks very much. Enjoy the rest of the week 👍
I'm the opposite. I'm stuck in between a small hoop like this where if I have to I can not use the hoops, and my USGI which is ground level, because I was a travelling train hopper for years and still basically am so I need travel where I camp both in woods and in city where you need to stay real low to hide. I used my USGI bivy every night for years in all crazy weather and before that in the military so I love it dearly, you don't get wet in that heavy thing.
@@whatabouttheearth sounds like you know what you like and need! I’ll try a bivvy at some stage for sure! 👍
very nice review!
Hi, your new friend here. It's nice to meet you. Greetings from California
Hey thanks very much, glad you like it. I hope you both have a great weekend 👍
@@RamblingOn thank you and you're welcome, my friend. See you soon. Have a good week
Hi there,
Great video.
6ft 2 did i hear you say? And no issue with space with the bag in the bottem? Well slap me silly im gunna go ahead and buy 1😇
As far as I remember the inner length is 230 cm and 6ft 2 is around 187cm so there is plenty of room. The bag is 40 litres and fits side ways in the end so it does help with condensation and keeps everything dry . All the best 👍
@@RamblingOn just to update
Bought one aaaaaaaand am not enjoying it based on the fact that when i put an air mat in it, it pulls the foot box taught rendering the whole thing usless as i can not get my feet or a bag in.
I will try getting a thinner matt but i am not hopeful.
Sucks because this bivvi looked so cool.
Not bothered about bags because i can leave them under a tarp but if i cant even put a matt in then damn im outa luck"(
@@amilzekria6635 I really need to do an updated video because there are things that I have overlooked and it is only when people like yourself point it out that I realise what I missed so thank you so much for getting back to me on this.
You need a mummy style sleeping pad because the rectangular ones tend to get caught on the sides which reduced the usable length. If you can get an self inflating sleeping mat which is thinner it will make a massive difference to the space inside. I've bought a thermarest prolite plus for using with my bivys. It is a mummy style, has an R value of 3.2, weighs about 650g for the regular size and its 1.5 inches thick which is loads for me and I'm a side sleeper. I was using a €14 3/4 length self inflating sleeping pad from aldi which was 1inch thick, no R value so I paired it with a cheap foil mat and it worked well so I just decided to upgrade to the prolite plus. I have used my thermarest neo Air xtherm which is 2.5inches thick and that difference in thickness was not good inside the bivy.
I hope this helps you out and thank you again 👍
@@RamblingOn cheers dude,
As it goes the matt i was using was rectangular and about 4 inches🤦🏻♂️And i did think to get a 3/4 or a mummy style matt, i will get one and try again 💪🤣 thanks again dude
G'day mate, do you still use this bivi? also have the poles broken yet as i noticed on the snug pack website poles (replacment) are 40 pounds
Hey Dan, yeah I still use it. Not as often as I'd like to if I'm honest. I've had no issue with he poles but £40 is very steep.
The Alpkit Elan is pretty much identical to this bivi for almost half the price. It might be worth a look
@@RamblingOn
AWWW good onya mate ill have a look at the Elan, im also thinking on Tas and VALHALLA brands but not much on those two
@@dantheman5222 I've no experience with either of those brands but hopefully you can find one that works for you
@@RamblingOn
I rely on ytube as i live in the middle of bumfk 300 kms to a city for me.
cheers mate thanks for the info
If I can pick your brain……I want something I can throw in my winter kit bag that me and a mate can hide in if we get trapped in extreme weather. Could you wedge two people in their kit inside this for a few hours and zip it shut to keep the weather out?
No there is not a hope of fitting two people in this. If you get a small tarp you could practice some configurations that you could throw up with trekking poles that would give you some shelter from wind and rain. Probably not great for extreme weather though. Otherwise you would be looking at either a dedicated emergency shelter or a two person tent.
Always best to keep an eye on the weather and avoid the mountains if the weather looks too bad. Otherwise for sheltering from an unexpected heavy rainfall for example, a tarp would do the trick
Garbage gear leaks at the bottom my feet were soaked as was the inside of the bivy garbage