Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
General => Gear Questions, Information, Reviews and Competitions => Topic started by: 666_pack on March 30, 2010
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I really tempted to get on of these
(http://www.snugpak.com/photos/strat_large.jpg)
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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Had a wee look at them stain look the dogs balls and alot cheaper than the Rab ridge raider.
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also less than half the price of the terra nova offerings.
http://www.buachaille.com/p2716-2-23/Bivi-Bags/Terra-Nova-Saturn-Bivi.html
http://www.buachaille.com/p1149-2-23/Bivi-Bags/Terra-Nova-Jupiter-Bivi.html
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I wonder how waterproof/breatheable and comfy they are
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Do you think you could fit in your bag and boots?
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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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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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The worst thing about a bivvy bag is definitely trying to get in and out of it
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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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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I'd agree although my synth bag is as heavy as the Alpkit PD.
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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I'd agree although my synth bag is as heavy as the Alpkit PD.
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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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 ::)
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i202/spoony604/snugpakbivi06.jpg)
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i202/spoony604/snugpakbivi01.jpg)
See here for more pics
http://www.snugpak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56
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It's very tempting. You should buy one and test it for us :)
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It's very tempting. You should buy one and test it for us :)
Maybe i'll just do that ;)
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i might join you in that venture stain