Looking for; Bivvy Bag

[Al21]

Nowt wrong with bivy bags, I've two surplus MVP bags from Endicotts for my lad and me. Used with a small tarp or poncho setup they're great. Not as comfy as a hammock, but will provide a better nights sleep than just using a tarp/sleeping bag/ground sheet set-up as the bivy bag stops any breeze/drafts from reducing the insulation of your sleeping bag.

To be honest, the bivy bag and tarp set-up is now my second favourite after the hammock now, a tent comes in third unless the weather or midges are really bad.

In your position, I'd go with Humakt's offer. I might have done so myself if I hadn't recently bought a second bag.

Al

[Metal mug]

One bit of advice I'd give about military bivvy bags is that you should waterproof them when you first get them.

[Humakt]

One bit of advice I'd give about military bivvy bags is that you should waterproof them when you first get them.

Good advice, I did just that when I first had it (which was a while ago now so, in fairness, it wouldn't harm to give it another waterproofing).

[WombleWill]

How do you go about waterproofing them?? I'll have a think about your offer mate!!! How would you want me to pay you? Post or paypal or....?

ATB,
Will.

[GwersyllaCnau]

I bought one of these. http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?...ategory_id=290

I would recommend the large version though as I'm 5'9" and 13st and it feels a bit tight. Though this could be a bonus as it'll reduce the bellows effect.

[cuppa joe]

Alpkit Hunka...http://www.alpkit.com/hunka it wont break the bank and if you hate the bivi experience you can sell it on ebay and still get most of your money back as they seem to be in demand....I use a Highlander Falcon http://www.goxplore.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=642&c=2 but still have a tarp if it rains so i have somewhere to cook.
I have to say though if you are looking for something cheap and lightweight then there are tents which will suit your needs like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LICHFIELD-...item53ea743884 £33 all in and a really good little tent but only for 1 man and gear as its 2 man tent name is not deserved lol.

[Al21]

How do you go about waterproofing them?

The info I had from Endies was to use Nikwax Tech Wash to clean, and when re-proofing was required to clean and then proof with TX Direct, but to be fair, I've not had to re-proof either yet. First purchase was two years a go. YMMV

Al

[cuppa joe]

http://bivibag.org.uk/

[Tony1948]

This dont look like a bad dealSleeping bag bivi,Blanket&sheet Czech Army NEW.£14.99 postage£6.50 Item number 230692728389 on ebay

[cuppa joe]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00322QRQ...SIN=B00322QRQE im thinking of trying one of these myself....only small but im not very tall anyway.