I nearly got shot! Review of the Alpkit Elan Hooped Bivvy Bag

So lovely evening to be out but I thought I would do a review of the Elan Bivvy. The bivvy I have been using for the last year but this time I nearly got shot by the Pheasant killers lol.
‪@alpkit‬
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FLEXTAILGEAR Neck Contour Inflatable Camping Pillow, Ergonomic Travel Pillow
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FLEXTAILGEAR Neck Contour Inflatable Camping Pillow, Ergonomic Travel
Miscellaneous items for Hiking
PROF Angled Neck, Blowtorch, Windproof amzn.eu/d/0MXkthn
RYACO Hammock Rain Fly Tent Tarp, 3m x 3m Tarpaulin Portable amzn.eu/d/2GFDpYJ
Bonlux USB Tent LED Lights Camping Strip Light Portable Lantern Waterproof LED
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Petzl Bindi 200 Lumens Black amzn.eu/d/gx3NPFt
Trekology Camping Pillows for Adults amzn.eu/d/cqXafud
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[@ac4486]

Used mine twice - in October and March. Both occasions were dry. One of the occasions was in long wet grass which didnt soak through. Both occasions i kept the outer open and had no issue with condensation. Yet to test in rain and outer closed.

[@escapeoutdoors.]

Yeah I haven’t been out in the rain with it too. But can only assume a separate tarp may be needed just incase I still rate it though for a good night out under the stars.

[@pudster1960]

Thanks for that,any ideas if and how many degrees warmer than say a tarp tent.I have done a few trails in the USA and felt I could get away with a lighter sleeping bag than most by using a bivi.

[@escapeoutdoors.]

@@pudster1960 yes you definitely could get away with a lighter sleep system when I camped in the snow on a mountain named Tryfan in the uk I used two bivvy bags this one and an old military one and I was snug as a bug in a rug. But it all depends on weather but also too hot and you will still get condensation in the bivy
Still being in a bivy bag is still warmer than being under a tarp by a couple of degrees

[@THEHILLSMIGHTHAVEEYES]

ive just bought the elan. going to use it in the lakes very soon. thanks for posting.

[@escapeoutdoors.]

Don’t forget to drop a message and how you feel about it after your adventure 🤙🏼

[@merson812]

I think it's great. Thanks for the demo and review.

[@escapeoutdoors.]

My pleasure. Cheers mate.

[@TommyRazzle69]

Just ordered one

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

How was the condensation and was ventilation enough when in sleeping bag? I’ve ordered one as I think these crappy high wins during winter are the future. I like to camp on high mountains etc.

[@escapeoutdoors.]

When we went on Tryfan it was good but that cold I had a British Army bivvy inside to protect against wind chill. But yes summer months I would expect condensation.

[@RobBob_Wales]

Mine arrives tomorrow !

[@buzzmas8068]

I'm thinking about getting it myself. Any thoughts on it so far?

[@RobBob_Wales]

@@buzzmas8068
Good quality, yet to use it !

[@MoosebearAdventures]

Cool vid. 😊

[@escapeoutdoors.]

Thank you.

[@Templercz]

Hi, how tall are you?

[@escapeoutdoors.]

@@Templercz 5,10