Bought one recently and tested it over the weekend. I wasn’t overly optimistic but it was excellent. Cosy but not claustrophobic at all. Minimal condensation at the feet but every bivvy gets this, whatever the material. Completely dry. The material is breathable.
I found that it was easy to get an airflow around the head. I loved that you could lie in the bag and look straight out into a star/moonlit sky. (See my Dun fell and Gt Asby videos). I like to use a tarp with it but it’s not essential. Thanks for commenting.
always interesting to see other campers take on kit, Alpkit hunka i can only use in hot weather due to condensation and when i tried the Elan i was flooded out as you saw on my video, it must all depend how much moisture you put out, obviously i sleep really warm so give off loads , hence why the goretex works for me, i wish i could get on with the Elan as its so much lighter, anyway we all need to use what works for us. cheers
Yeah use what works for you. Curiously I never get condensation that causes any problem either in a tent or bag. I am a cold sleeper though. Thanks for commenting.
Yes the zip or farther the tendency to snag seems to be a trait with Alpkit prosucts. I tend to hold the fabric taught with one hand and zip with the other. Using this technique I have no problems. I suppose adding a stiffer bead along the zip would add weight . Thanks for commenting. Maybe a Dutch army hooped bivy for you?
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Bought one recently and tested it over the weekend. I wasn’t overly optimistic but it was excellent. Cosy but not claustrophobic at all. Minimal condensation at the feet but every bivvy gets this, whatever the material. Completely dry. The material is breathable.
I found that it was easy to get an airflow around the head. I loved that you could lie in the bag and look straight out into a star/moonlit sky. (See my Dun fell and Gt Asby videos). I like to use a tarp with it but it’s not essential. Thanks for commenting.
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always interesting to see other campers take on kit, Alpkit hunka i can only use in hot weather due to condensation and when i tried the Elan i was flooded out as you saw on my video, it must all depend how much moisture you put out, obviously i sleep really warm so give off loads , hence why the goretex works for me, i wish i could get on with the Elan as its so much lighter, anyway we all need to use what works for us.
cheers
Yeah use what works for you. Curiously I never get condensation that causes any problem either in a tent or bag. I am a cold sleeper though. Thanks for commenting.
I found the zips we're terrible. I've not used mine since
Yes the zip or farther the tendency to snag seems to be a trait with Alpkit prosucts. I tend to hold the fabric taught with one hand and zip with the other. Using this technique I have no problems. I suppose adding a stiffer bead along the zip would add weight . Thanks for commenting. Maybe a Dutch army hooped bivy for you?