Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby RonK » Wed May 27, 2015 5:34 pm
It's no longer sold but I could be persuaded to part with mine. More info here.
Oh, and there is a footprint to go with it too.
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby rifraf » Wed May 27, 2015 7:20 pm
I like it, for what it is.
I wouldn't like to be rained in for days at a time, as I'm getting softer in my middle age, but as a light weight shelter thats well vented and meshed (insect proof) it looks like a unit that could hold it own.
Certainly luxurious compared to a basic bivy, sized wise and much better vented.
Looks much easier accessible than my Microlight and a two pole tunnel design should handle "some" inclement weather.
I'm well sorted for shelter currently, but if I weren't, this ticks a fair few boxes.
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby RonK » Wed May 27, 2015 7:31 pm
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby rifraf » Wed May 27, 2015 7:57 pm
Yeah, I've promised myself the bigger Minaret for my next trip.RonK wrote: hopefully won't feel claustrophobic.
Bulkier, heavier and slower to put up than the Microlight, but as I'll be leaving much later in the year for my next trip, much more pleasant to be stuck in for a few days at a time when the weathers undoubtably rubbish.
I was going to head off a couple of weeks ago but the weather was crap on the weekend of my planned leaving date and I'm glad I put it off.
Apparently it made the record books for amount of water within 3 days or something along those lines.
I'm a fair weather cyclist
I don't think you'll gain anything recognisable size wise with regards the Pro-trail, but I like the stealthy colour and its easy packability (stuff ability) speaks for itself.
Put up time too I imagine will be quicker than the MSR unit, not important until the weather is inclement.
Looking forward to your field report
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby Aushiker » Thu May 28, 2015 12:25 pm
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby RonK » Thu May 28, 2015 1:05 pm
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby rifraf » Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:25 pm
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cotteslo ... 1086207227" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Oh and not mine or anyone I know, I just spotted it on gumtree whilst having a trawl
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby Aushiker » Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:22 pm
It went quickly and not to merifraf wrote:Anyone in Perth considering a bivy might do ok to have a squiz at:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cotteslo ... 1086207227" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Oh and not mine or anyone I know, I just spotted it on gumtree whilst having a trawl
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby battler2 » Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:31 pm
this looks really good, except i want the other one for its waterproofing.
http://www.borahgear.com/eventbivy.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
wondering if it might be a bit too warm if i tour in summer? it's actually going to get very little use (as i'd prefer to stay in guesthouses etc.), but i don't want something that's going to screw me if it DOES rain, even a little.
bit pricey now with the lousy exchange rate!!
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby battler2 » Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:03 pm
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby rifraf » Tue Nov 03, 2015 7:51 pm
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ellenbro ... 1093695156" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Ignore their spelling.
It appears to be big brand name Mont, made of Gortex and has a mozzie net.
Price looks good
Not mine or anyone I know - just one I spotted on Gumtree
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby HairyDropBear » Fri Nov 20, 2015 5:42 am
RonK wrote:Why would you want to sleep in a claustrophobic coffin? I've tried it and disliked it intensely. And talk about condensation...
On the other hand you could sleep comfortably in this Tarptent DW Moment.
One kilogram, one pole, one minute pitch.
Hi Are these any good and if so, where in Australia can I buy one. Rather buy from shop than on line store
cheers
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
Postby satanas » Sat Dec 24, 2016 10:50 pm
There's also the problem that the canopy doesn't come anywhere near the ground on some of them. That might not matter if pitched in the bush, but if you're at a caravan park or a music festival the lack of privacy and display of contents to potential thieves are a worry.
I've since reverted to something a bit heavier for non-wilderness trips.
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Re: Buy Advice for Bivvy Tents
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