OEX Bush Pro Bivvi Waterproof Breathable Sleeping Bag, Camping Essentials, Camping Gear, Camping Equipment, Festival Essentials, Hiking, Lightweight, Sleeping Bags for Adults

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What is the deal with very small tents (or bivvy bags with supporting poles) vs more basic bivvi bags in regards to safety from bears and dogs, including from a situational awareness perspective? The bivi wraps around your sleeping bag and includes a big hood which can completely cover encompass your head and face.

This works reasonably well and makes it quick and easy to undo to let some air in – however it increases the chance of water ingress…. A bivi bag can be a real joy in the right conditions but utter misery when the weather turns against you.My friend swears by this and I've read about a cycle tourer finding one invaluable/life saving in Turkey. Sometimes you need a weatherproof space for rest and shelter - but you can only carry the bare essentials.

Could this introduce any new challenges of safety, giving yourself more to do in an already stressful situation? Packing down to an acceptable 30 x 16 cm (12 x 6 inches), the Ridge Raider uses a single hooped fiber glass pole system to create an enticing bivvy bag structure for the night. It is treated with what is known as a Hydrophillic Polyurathane (PU) coating to raise the hydrostatic head to >5000mm.

In good weather, the hood can be withdrawn and toggled up on the hoop, leaving a net mesh to keep bugs out. I've spent a night out with just the bag and it was large enough for me I'm a big lad so you'll easily get a roll mat and some gear inside too.

Reviews of both together suggest there's not much difference and I've generally read good things about the Lanshan. The bathtub uses a more weighty 70 dernier nylon waterproof floor – this won’t be letting any moisture up from the ground. We recently reviewed the OEX Bush Pro Bivvi and feel we have to include it in this roundup of the best bivvy bag choices.In fact, a quick Google suggests that the advice in the uncommon event of a Brown Bear attack is to lie down and play dead so that they stop perceiving you as a threat. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Fully waterproof, light and breathable_ Compact size for easy carrying_ Roomy enough for you and your kitSometimes you need a weatherproof space for rest and shelter - but you can only carry the bare essentials. Favoured by fast packers and ultralightweight campers, the waterproof bag provides protection from the elements by surrounding your sleeping bag and shielding you from wind and rain, allowing you to stay warm and safe in conditions where pitching a tent isn’t possible. I do wonder if the Oex Bush Pro would be safer from bears in the sense of always being able to use the bear spray because you are never inside a tent.In our view, the hood system is slightly better in the Highlander Hawk, but with the OEX Bush Pro being substantially cheaper, it’s certainly a close run decision. The hood when zipped up also includes an integrated waterproof mesh screen to keep bugs off – this also allows you to view your surroundings as you rest.