STW did their lightweight camping/bivvi test. When the forum was down I found the video to watch on the facebook page. Very entertaining. I think as long as you avoid the bike camper you’ll be alright!
I have used mt Alpkit Hunka quite a few times now. I sweat a lot and usually waterproof thing dont work but this is great no condensation no matter what the weather. I dont know what more I would want from a Bivi bag.
Dim question, but with something like the Alpkit – does that go over a regular sleeping bag? Which then begs the question – which sleeping bag for fitting into an Alpkit!
Simon – pretty much any sleeping bag will fit in any bivi bag – it’ll just scrunch up a bit at the end if anything. Nothing to worry about unless you’re freakishly tall.
Rich – tarp if it looks like rain. Bug spray on the face. Just extra protein.
I’ve had a Integral Designs Unishelter which I bought in Mountain Equipment CoOp in Calgary in 1994. It’s been all over the Rockies with me, and a fair few mountainous locations in the UK. The single hoop design keeps fabric off your face and there’s a fly net over the opening aswell as the fully breathable layer so you can stargaze without fear of Mozzie bites. If you can find a dealer in the UK or can import from somewhere, I’d definitely give it a try.
Mine at Pumlimun
EDIT: Oh just a note to say that I always used mine with a 3/4 length lightweight Thermarest and a hollow fibre bag. Fleece liner if REALLY cold. Some of the best nights sleeps I’ve ever had, and I’ve spent about 300 nights in it.