OEX Bush Pro Salamanda Bivi Tent for 1 Person, Compact and Lightweight 1 Man Tent, Ideal for Backpacking, Wild Camping and Fishing, Camping Equipment, Grey, One Size

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OEX Bush Pro Salamanda Bivi Tent for 1 Person, Compact and Lightweight 1 Man Tent, Ideal for Backpacking, Wild Camping and Fishing, Camping Equipment, Grey, One Size

OEX Bush Pro Salamanda Bivi Tent for 1 Person, Compact and Lightweight 1 Man Tent, Ideal for Backpacking, Wild Camping and Fishing, Camping Equipment, Grey, One Size

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Turkey is huge and has innumerable sights worth visiting so it depends on your interests, the Lycian Way is a popular trail. The hydrostatic head of the Helium is 20000 mm which is exceedingly waterproof and the Pertex material is also supposedly resistant to rips – however I didn’t wish to test this claim out! If you want to spend more money, then Outdoor Research also do a full Gore-Tex bivvy called the Alpine, but this is actually heavier. On a bicycle it doesn't take much planning because I was usually on roads so it is rare that you go too many days without somewhere to buy food in Europe. On foot you do need to consider it because you can only carry so much.

The hood area can be zipped up to obtain complete coverage at night, although this does increase the chances of condensation forming inside. For Russia I just drew a route using Google Earth and followed it. I usually carried 4-5 days' worth of food, walking around 30-35km/day. When does a bivvy bag turn into a one person tent, and does it matter? Our answer is “when it uses two fibre glass poles rather than one or a separate fly sheet”, but no it doesn’t matter. The Hunka comes in three different colours: green, red and blue. It isn’t the lightest, but at 330g it’s still a big weight saving on any tent. It has a hood that goes nicely around the outside of your sleeping bag hood, with a simple drawstring at either side so it can be tightened around you and your bag. It has no additional venting or faffy zips and the bag tapers towards your feet. You can pair it with a tarp for added protection from the elements, if you like, but many choose not to. And that’s it. There’s not much else to say. The Hunka is a simple product with no-frills. But, on a clear summer’s night, where your aim is to feel at one with nature with your face exposed to the fresh air, then it’s absolutely the best value product on the market. Hyperlite Storm fabric / end zip entrance / small mesh panel vent zip rand / wide sleeping bag profile designOne thing to note is that if you are over 6ft tall (I’m 6ft3 or 195cm) then you may be stretched for sleeping space inside – the sleeping area is 213cm long but this includes a sloping roof. Something to bear in mind. As Rab’s cheapest and lightest bivvy, this is well suited to campers looking to ditch the tent for the first time. The Trailhead is crafted from hardwearing 40 Denier ripstop nylon with a breathable yet waterproof polyurethane coating on both its top and base. This durable combination ensures that any rain is kept at bay, while a zipped mesh vent enables appropriate ventilation. All seams are taped, completing what is an impressively watertight product. woodtowater.co.uk/product/3fulgear-lanshan-1-3-season-tent-khaki/?utm_source=Google%20Shopping&utm_campaign=wood%20to%20water%20feed%20&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=14166&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9deiBhC1ARIsAHLjR2Bdf9x4AEiJ0xFsXWEXEJXIFLoG-fNpW_J9w2n_gMpECXGgexCydA4aAsaLEALw_wcB Fancy it? If you do, then you’re in the right place. We’ve done the hard work for you, putting several products – ranging in design, style, size and price – through their paces on wild camping trips to Scotland, the Brecon Beacons and the Lake District. So, whether you’re looking to venture into bivvying for the first time or if you’re a seasoned pro at sleeping under the stars, there’s something for everyone here. The Best Bivy Bags Tested by Our Team An ultra-compact and lightweight shelter for single campers looking to keep their kit as streamlined as possible.

The Snugpak | Ionosphere is a great alternative to the OEX Salamanda bivi tent. It’s small and compact, making it easy to transport and set up. The low profile ensures that you won’t be noticed, and the single entry makes it easy to get in and out. The fly is waterproof and the seams are all taped, making it a great option for wet weather. This part of the world is not particularly windy. (see https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Global_Map_of_Wind_Spee...). In the Caucasus I walked across Armenia following the Transcaucasian Trail ( https://transcaucasiantrail.org/en/home/).Val Ismaili hiked this route in 2017 and has some good tips: https://valismaili.org/advice-to-future-tcters It has an open-face style with a snap opening and stiffened peak. This is in contrast to the zipped face designs commonly found on most bivvy bags and Rab champion it as being less constricting. An integrated rain gutter manages precipitation effectively.

As mentioned above, some of the best bivvy bags include a rigid hoop in the hood which keeps the material off your face while you are sleeping, but even so it can be a little claustrophobic inside. The ideal customer for the Bivi tent is someone who wants a tent that is just for them. This person should not buy the Bivi tent if they are looking for a family tent or if they need a lot of space. They should buy a different, bigger tent instead.

In use, I tested it on two separate occasions. The first on a mild autumn night when I was able to keep the hood pretty much open all night. It was wonderful to see the stars, and I recommend reading this great stargazing guide if that’s of interest to you. On a second occasion, I had some heavyish rain but found that I stayed relatively dry overnight with a small amount of condensation on the hood from my breath – nothing to worry about and my sleeping bag was not wet at all. The OEX Salamanda Bivi Tent is a one-person tent that offers a variety of features and benefits to users. These include: Waterproof And Breathable Fabric What you really get with the Geertop is flexibility. It can be set up simply as a standalone netted structure to sit in if the midges are getting at you or the additional outer waterproof camo fly can be added to keep the rain off. Good advice for the dogs! At least I am vaccinated for rabies so don't need to worry too much about getting bitten. This thing’s made from Pertex’s impressive Diamond Fuse fabric, a 2.5-layer ripstop nylon with specially shaped yarns that are intricately woven together to create a robust, abrasion resistant and highly durable fabric – one that’s both waterproof and highly breathable too.The Bush Pro weighs in at a respectable 560g and has fully taped seams to aid with the water proofing. The nylon material is extremely sturdy and will not rip or tear easily. Length is a respectable 245cm x 95cm wide. The tarp will allow rain to simply slide off meaning the ground underneath is kept dry and you can cook and place your bivvy bag with no chance of a soaking from above. And why on earth would you use one when tents exist? Well, such an approach – with your head open to the elements – offers an even more intimate interaction with the wild. The sounds of night creatures are unmuffled, the stars dazzle above you, and your senses are highly attuned to every raindrop and every gust of wind. We recently reviewed the OEX Bush Pro Bivvi and feel we have to include it in this roundup of the best bivvy bag choices. It represents fantastic value for money, and pushes the Highlander Hawk really close for the top spot if you’re looking to spend less. 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 OEX Salamanda Bivi Bag is a versatile piece of camping gear, but it truly shines in the hands of certain types of outdoor enthusiasts.

Overnight testing showed no signs of the dreaded condensation, and I did get rained on heavily. I was impressed with the ability to keep dry inside the Ridge Raider and it is now definitely my choice of best bivvy bag if money is no object. The OEX Bush Pro uses a 5000mm hydrostatic head top layer for decent waterproof capability, but we didn’t test it under monsoon conditions. With a vertical spray of a hose pipe to replicate rain I was kept dry inside using the OEX in my garden overnight. The Ionosphere comes in two main parts – a double-hooped ‘undercarriage’ mesh section which forms the frame of the bivvy, and then a highly waterproof (5000mm HH) and breathable ripstop outer fly sheet which goes over the top. Both require pegging down using aluminum tent pegs which come with the Ionosphere. The fly sheet also has guy ropes to peg down to secure it. I have had it set up in severe gale conditions, and because of the low profile, there was absolutely no chance of it working loose and flying off. In Use I have actually. However I don't anticipate that there will be a lot of trees in some parts of southeastern Georgia or parts of Azerbaijan (see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijan_shrub_desert_and_steppe). I could be wrong as I have never actually been there, but my impression is there will be extended stretches without suitably spaced pairs of trees at all.There are two U-Shaped openings on the top surface of the Sierra Bivy. The largest is for getting in and out and has dual zips to accomplish this task. Because it can open so wide, getting in actually pretty easy for a bivy. The second opening is on the top surface and forms a little window with a fly mesh and cover. this allows you to lie out and look at the night sky before zipping up for the night. Nice. The Salamanda Bivi Tent from OEX is the perfect solution for a solo camper looking for an ultralight and compact tent. Weighing in at only 1.2kg, it’s easy to carry with you on your next camping trip. This one-person tent is made from high-quality materials and features a waterproof design that will keep you dry in any weather condition. We are massive fans of Snugpak gear – they are leaders in well thought-out, rugged outdoor gear. The Snugpak Ionosphere bivy tent is no exception and straddles the line between bivvy bag and compact 1-person tent really well. There’s no wonder it’s often used by the US military – not bad for a company from Yorkshire in the UK!



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