Bivouac sack, bivy, bivvy, bivi bags and bloody bivvying

Yeah, I only knew about the Snowyside because I'd seen it on his kit list and I only knew about him after listening to Hidden Athlete podcast. I've emailed them about it.

Not sure if this is the best place to ask or if there is a general camping thread, but anyway... I need a new sleeping bag, about to buy an alpkit pipedream 400, but before I do is there anything else worth considering in that price range?

This thread is more specific on bags.

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/157341/newest/

Thank you!

Highly recomment the Cumulus Lite-Line 400

http://sleepingbags-cumulus.eu/uk/categories/sleeping-bags/lite-line-400-419534?gid=61&vid=6

Had mine for a while now and it's been awesome in various conditions.

Hello friends

Does anyone have a bivi bag I could borrow for Dorset Gravel Dash? 25/26 may.

Some beers or whatever in it for you.

Will £50ish get me a halfway decent bivvy for UK late Feb overnighting? Or should I just go tarp?

Edit. Random pic off amazon for £60
Edit. Tarp more adaptable, generally useful, no?

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+1 for tarp! I have a Rab tarp which has been really useful, both for bivi in Scotland and tent camping to give something to cook/sit under.

If i had to choose between just bivvy or just tarp in Feb i'd prefer bivvy. Tarp is probably better if it definitely going to rain, bivvy is better if it's cold.

i like my alpkit ones, but some find it a bit condensationy. Doubt that'll be a problem in Feb
https://www.alpkit.com/products/hunka-cosmetic-seconds

get that and a cheap tiny tarp you'll be (mostly) covered for anything
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultralight-Waterproof-Camping-2-Person-Tent-Tarp-Footprint-Ground-Sheet-Mat/302784418398?hash=item467f5b925e:m:mRTuPpN0ozTXMNGstgDtDyg:rk:7:pf:0

I had a basha years ago, gave it to a homeless friend in the end. Would totally recommend a lightweight tarp - I rated having a basha, and suppose a tarp is way lighter same thing.

I've only ever used a tarp in addition to a bivvy bag. Am I being over-cautious?

Sorry I mean I used a basha in conjunction with an army bivvy. Was ideal. Would recommend a lightweight tarp in conjunction with any bivvy for belts&braces.

Just the fact you'd likely to get your sleeping bag dirty otherwise means a bivvy is always a good idea to me

No way, tarp keeps the wind/rain off and gives you something to cook under too. Bivvy keeps you warm and dry

Plus even the best bivis let some water in when its raining heavily for long periods of time

My rab ascent never did and I woke up in puddles a few times.

Have an Rab alpine so sounds like I just need to re-proof

DD 3X3 tarp comes with 4 pegs and guy lines.

How many more pegs and lines would be worth getting?

I guess I also need a long bit of paracord for it to hang over?

pin it off your bike!

Well yes, also a possibility. Still, are 4 lines sufficient or do I want to get more?

I quite fancy adding a tarp to the collection - what would you guys recommend to look out for? Any techniques for someone who is new to them?

A few techniques to hang/use a tarp here: http://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.com/2014/07/bear-bones-guide-to-rig7-part-1.html?m=1

If you have a look around other posts there are a fair few that mention tarps/have reviews. As with many things it boils down to how much you want to spend, what you want to use or for and how often you think you’ll use it!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hennessey-Tarpauline-2-7m-x-2-7m-approx-In-good-condition/153411427956

3m square tarp for 15 quid

Mine now. Much appreciated!

enjoy