Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping and Caravanning Equipment 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Bivi bags are they any good? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personstonecastle
23/8/2006 at 12:09pm
 Location: London
 Outfit: Mountainlite two man dome tent View stonecastle's Profile View Profile   Reply to stonecastle Reply   Quote stonecastle Quote  
Joined: 23/8/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   15
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
I am thinking of getting a bivi bag for my hikes and cycle tours, as this would be far lighter than carrying a tent when travelling. Are they any good though? I have heard from a couple of friends that in heavy rain some rain gets through and wets the outside of the sleeping bag. Would a spray of water-rellent like fabsil or nikwax remedy this problem though? Also what about winter, are they any good in winter due to the high condensation caused in extremly cold weather.


PersonGeordiepind
23/8/2006 at 2:33pm
 Location: Durham Area
 Outfit: Outwell 8 Sun VAlley View Geordiepind's Profile View Profile   Reply to Geordiepind Reply   Quote Geordiepind Quote  
Joined: 09/8/2006

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   140
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Try and find an Army Surplus store and ask for the army issue bivi bag believe me these are excellent warm and do keep the water out, let sweat out and keep water out, have a good look around for them excellent and ample length, used them whilst in Kenya with flash floods and didnt get wet

-------------
Geordiepind


PersonUncivil Servant
23/8/2006 at 4:30pm
 Location: Hampshire
 Outfit: Cabanon Espace 8 berth View Uncivil Servant's Profile View Profile   Reply to Uncivil Servant Reply   Quote Uncivil Servant Quote  
Joined: 12/6/2006

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   151
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Camping & Leisure World out at Frensham in Surrey have a Vango hooped bivi for about £30, and a double bivi as well for a little more. Both looked pretty lightweight and compact , and the single one was patently watertight as it hadn't been put up properly and had a whopping great pool of water on the top - but the inside was bone dry.


Personwlee
24/8/2006 at 10:19am
 Location: Zoetermeer Holland
 Outfit: Chateau 430 Nice View wlee's Profile View Profile   Reply to wlee Reply   Quote wlee Quote  
Joined: 18/3/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3303
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
There is a wide range of them, different prices, different qualities, shapes and 'entrances'. Some breath well to keep you dry, others hardly or not. Some have a head cover in case of rain, others don't.
You will have to set your demands and limits. Prices vary a lot. Overhere in Holland there was a test in an outdoor magazine. Isn't there something similar in the UK during the recent two years?

-------------
WL


Personstonecastle
24/8/2006 at 12:27pm
 Location: London
 Outfit: Mountainlite two man dome tent View stonecastle's Profile View Profile   Reply to stonecastle Reply   Quote stonecastle Quote  
Joined: 23/8/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   15
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Thanks for the advice. I have had a look around some army surplus stores in London but not found any bivi bags there yet. But then there are still a few army surplus stores I have yet to try.


Advertisement



PersonBiosdoctor
24/8/2006 at 1:55pm
 Location: East Yorkshire
 Outfit: Bailey Pegasus 546 View Biosdoctor's Profile View Profile   Reply to Biosdoctor Reply   Quote Biosdoctor Quote  
Joined: 13/11/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1578
Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 2  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 12
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi

Try Silvermans, they used to be Mile End Road. As Geordiepind says get the current Army issue one with the Goretex outer and it'll keep you dry.

I've been on Exercise with on of these many times, and even woken up covered in snow, and the inside was still warm and dry.

Brilliant bit of kit but a bit bulky.

Cheers

Paul



-------------
"Whether you think you can, or think you can't... You're right"

Trigano Chantiily TT > 87 Compass Connoisseur 380 > 2001 Bailey Ranger 500/5 > 2007 Sterling Europa 530 > Trigano Vendome > Bailey 546


PersonBaggie Witz
24/8/2006 at 6:57pm
 Location: The Black Country
 Outfit: TNF Roadrunner 22 & VW T5 Camper View Baggie Witz's Profile View Profile   Reply to Baggie Witz Reply   Quote Baggie Witz Quote  
Joined: 24/5/2004

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   342
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

You would be better off with one of these...........

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/epages/terranova.storefront/44ede7430042e4d22741ac100140064b/Product/View/43LAG



-------------
Alpine Dreaming


Persontonka690
24/8/2006 at 10:47pm
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: None Entered View tonka690's Profile View Profile   Reply to tonka690 Reply   Quote tonka690 Quote  
Joined: 22/5/2006

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   139
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 1  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 14
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

try this

http://www.militarykit.com



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

5967 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder