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Stratosphere Bivvi
« on: March 30, 2010 »
I really tempted to get on of these



see review here.
http://www.woodlife.co.uk/2008/04/03/snugpak-stratosphere-hooped-bivi-bag-initial-review/

What do you think?
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2010 »
Had a wee look at them stain look the dogs balls and alot cheaper than the Rab ridge raider.
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2010 »
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2010 »
I wonder how waterproof/breatheable and comfy they are
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2010 »
Do you think you could fit in your bag and boots?
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2010 »
Quote from: MG1 on March 30, 2010
Do you think you could fit in your bag and boots?

These are the sizes:
Size: 230 x 95 x 60cm
Pack Size: 35 x 10 x 15cm
Weight: 1300g / 1.3KG

At 2.5m long I'n sure it'll take a 35ltr pack and boots stain.
 
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2010 »
looks good for the money. i'm not a big fan of hooped bivys tho, It may just be me but I like the idea of being able to sit up in a tent even if its just to get un/dressed!
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2010 »
The worst thing about a bivvy bag is definitely trying to get in and out of it

Quote from: chris on March 31, 2010
looks good for the money. i'm not a big fan of hooped bivys tho, It may just be me but I like the idea of being able to sit up in a tent even if its just to get un/dressed!
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2010 »
Quote from: chris on March 31, 2010
looks good for the money. i'm not a big fan of hooped bivys tho, It may just be me but I like the idea of being able to sit up in a tent even if its just to get un/dressed!

I agree but I was thinking about my summer kit (if we ever get one). My Plan is to use this along with a synthetic bag (snugpak softie) for summit camps. I found that even with a tent a down bag can feel a bit like babysitting. So For the summer I just want something i can jump into clothes and all. Don't get me wrong I love my pipedream but I just want something a bit more robust for the damp summer to come.
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2010 »
I'd agree although my synth bag is as heavy as the Alpkit PD.

Quote from: 666_pack on March 31, 2010
Quote from: chris on March 31, 2010
looks good for the money. i'm not a big fan of hooped bivys tho, It may just be me but I like the idea of being able to sit up in a tent even if its just to get un/dressed!

I agree but I was thinking about my summer kit (if we ever get one). My Plan is to use this along with a synthetic bag (snugpak softie) for summit camps. I found that even with a tent a down bag can feel a bit like babysitting. So For the summer I just want something i can jump into clothes and all. Don't get me wrong I love my pipedream but I just want something a bit more robust for the damp summer to come.
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2010 »
Quote from: J on March 31, 2010
I'd agree although my synth bag is as heavy as the Alpkit PD.

Quote from: 666_pack on March 31, 2010
Quote from: chris on March 31, 2010
looks good for the money. i'm not a big fan of hooped bivys tho, It may just be me but I like the idea of being able to sit up in a tent even if its just to get un/dressed!

I agree but I was thinking about my summer kit (if we ever get one). My Plan is to use this along with a synthetic bag (snugpak softie) for summit camps. I found that even with a tent a down bag can feel a bit like babysitting. So For the summer I just want something i can jump into clothes and all. Don't get me wrong I love my pipedream but I just want something a bit more robust for the damp summer to come.

ahh but this bivvi is a kg lighter than my tent ;D
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2010 »
Quote from: MG1 on March 30, 2010
Do you think you could fit in your bag and boots?

I think so looks like loads a room on there It's practically a two man ::)





See here for more pics
http://www.snugpak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2010 »
It's very tempting. You should buy one and test it for us :)
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2010 »
Quote from: J on March 31, 2010
It's very tempting. You should buy one and test it for us :)

Maybe i'll just do that ;)
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Re: Stratosphere Bivvi
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2010 »
i might join you in that venture stain
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