mercalia wrote: I dont think zero clothes in a bivvy bag is practical for obvious reasons as getting out of one is a bit public.
Surely you don't bivi in public?
mercalia wrote: I dont think zero clothes in a bivvy bag is practical for obvious reasons as getting out of one is a bit public.
NATURAL ANKLING wrote:Hi,
I think what I'm trying to say is that if you want to be well protected and you take the bivy route you end up taking a similar amount of gear and probably a similar amount of weight and you will be lucky if you get the same protection as a tent.
I wouldn't wear no clothes unless I was in a enclosed space like a sleeping bag.
It's pretty obvious that a sleeping bag to give same amount of comfort as separate items light jacket trousers and foot to cover, it's going to be slightly less weight?
Sweep wrote:mercalia wrote: I dont think zero clothes in a bivvy bag is practical for obvious reasons as getting out of one is a bit public.
Surely you don't bivi in public?
mattheus wrote:NATURAL ANKLING wrote:Hi,
I think what I'm trying to say is that if you want to be well protected and you take the bivy route you end up taking a similar amount of gear and probably a similar amount of weight and you will be lucky if you get the same protection as a tent.
Simple answer: don't! Just accept what the bag can do, and plan accordingly. Maybe it's not for you, vive la difference!I wouldn't wear no clothes unless I was in a enclosed space like a sleeping bag.
It's pretty obvious that a sleeping bag to give same amount of comfort as separate items light jacket trousers and foot to cover, it's going to be slightly less weight?
You've lost me here a little; are you ruling out putting a sleeping bag inside a bivvy bag?
NATURAL ANKLING wrote:I think what I'm trying to say is that if you want to be well protected and you take the bivy route you end up taking a similar amount of gear and probably a similar amount of weight and you will be lucky if you get the same protection as a tent.
NATURAL ANKLING wrote:I can understand the thing about sleeping under the stars et cetera et cetera
NATURAL ANKLING wrote:What more do you want?
pjclinch wrote:NATURAL ANKLING wrote:What more do you want?
A realisation that reasons to want to use a bivvi aren't limited to weight, bulk and weather proofing?
mattheus wrote:Good luck pitching your tent in a bus shelter. Or church porch. <I'm sure others with more experience than me can contribute further examples>
mattheus wrote:...
p.s. how do you dare be seen in public with that hideous tail-pack thingy?!?
NATURAL ANKLING wrote:Hi,mattheus wrote:Good luck pitching your tent in a bus shelter. Or church porch. <I'm sure others with more experience than me can contribute further examples>
Well if you have a three sided bus shelter then no need for any more than a mat and sleeping bag
Mind you I get both my solo tents in there, er maybe just the one -