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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #75 on: January 29, 2013 »
Quote from: Oisín on January 28, 2013
Anyone leaving Belfast in the late afternoon, anytime from 3pm+ that wouldn't mind giving a lift?

I'm in work until 2pm sadly.

Sorry Bud, I can't help out.  I'm either leaving from Portadown or Killyleagh at about 12:00.  Hopefully somebody will be able to offer a lift... Would be great to have you along.
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #76 on: January 29, 2013 »
Fun idea, and quite an interesting spot.

Personally, I would have made you each throw a dart to pick your own bivvy, so there are like 10 separate bivvies all over the Mournes, then everyone compares reports  :P

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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #77 on: January 29, 2013 »
Is it Saturday yet?  ;D
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #78 on: January 29, 2013 »
My sleeping bag for Saturday arrives tomorrow!
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #79 on: January 29, 2013 »
I thought that by saying i couldn't make it then i wouldn't jinx my chances of getting out, but i have an early start sun morning that i'd forgotten about so no overnighter for me, and the chance of me popping up in the evening for a quick dander are also looking slim, but still text me the co-ords just in case  :)
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #80 on: January 29, 2013 »
Quote from: Aragorn on January 29, 2013
My sleeping bag for Saturday arrives tomorrow!

Nice one!  ;D
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #81 on: January 29, 2013 »
Quote from: LandyLiam on January 29, 2013
I thought that by saying i couldn't make it then i wouldn't jinx my chances of getting out, but i have an early start sun morning that i'd forgotten about so no overnighter for me, and the chance of me popping up in the evening for a quick dander are also looking slim, but still text me the co-ords just in case  :)

Crap one Liam, won't rule out seeing you at some stage, knowing you!
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #82 on: January 29, 2013 »
So who all are definitely going?
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #83 on: January 30, 2013 »
Which did you order in the end?

Quote from: Aragorn on January 29, 2013
My sleeping bag for Saturday arrives tomorrow!

Memememememeeeeeeee.

Quote from: Spud on January 29, 2013
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #84 on: January 30, 2013 »
The only PD available was a PD400 with a right zip. So rather than buy a bag which is probably a touch too light, with a zip I'd struggle with, I went for the skyehigh range.

Got the skyehigh 800: http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16321&category_id=286

It's only ever so slightly lighter than my current synthetic, and won't pack down as well as the pipedreams would, but it's 5 degrees warmer than my snugpak (and that's if the snugpak was truly a -5 bag, which I never felt it was)

It's also got a stronger water repellency than the PD fabric, which I might find useful when bivvying with the hunka.

Roomier cut, which for now is good for me, as I find it tough to get a good nights sleep wrapped up too tight however warm I am.

There's always a PD600 this summer when they come in for curiosity's sake, but I reckon this bag will do very well.

It'll get a baptism by fire on Saturday night.
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #85 on: January 30, 2013 »
My buddy has the skyehigh 800 and I have to say I have coveted the inner fabric compared to my Pipedream. It has that insta warm feel to it. It lofts really well and generally seems an excellent bag.
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #86 on: January 30, 2013 »
What's the difference with the inner lining between the Skyhigh and Pipedream?

Have to say, I've had a PD600 since Oct 2009 and it's still hard to fault. I've not been impressed with some of Alpkit's gear (mats and headtorch) but he bag seems bulletproof.


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My buddy has the skyehigh 800 and I have to say I have coveted the inner fabric compared to my Pipedream. It has that insta warm feel to it. It lofts really well and generally seems an excellent bag.
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #87 on: January 30, 2013 »
whats the situation re a fire on sat night? I know we are all bringing firelogs, but will we be cutting a sod to put the fire in, or are there rocks etc that we could set them on? Just to minimise the impact etc?
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #88 on: January 30, 2013 »
It just feels different to the Pipedream, almost a cottony feel. Don't get me wrong I love my Pipedream and its lighter and packs smaller.
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip
« Reply #89 on: January 30, 2013 »
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What's the difference with the inner lining between the Skyhigh and Pipedream?

Tactel Nylon 300L in the skyehigh:

http://www.invista.com/en/brands/tactel.html

Whereas the pipedream uses the same slick-feel Toray on the inside as the outside.

There's a weight difference, for sure, so the comfort for the night comes at the cost of a bit more of a slog on the trail.

Eventually I'd like to have both so I could make my mind up before the trip whether weight and pack size are most important, or if I'm happy to carry that wee bit more for a roomier bag and a more relaxed nights sleep. For some people I'm sure, the SH would make no difference at all, I'm not a long-time camper though as you know, so that little touch more comfort is good for now.
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