Double hooped bivvy suppliers

In article <[email hidden]>, beaker
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My googling so far hasn't come up with anything, so does anyone know
anywhere selling double hooped (goretex) bivvy bags? Cheers.

Terra Nova do one - the Saturn. Its not cheap and weighs about as much
as a light tent!

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/terra/bivi.shtml

This seems like a good price (I have no experience of the supplier
though)

<http://www.outdoorgarage.com/acatalog/copy_of_Terra_Nova_Saturn_Bivi_Bag
..html>

I don't know of any other double hoop designs but think there are a few
single hoopers like the TN Jupiter.

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Dominic Sexton

Dominic Sexton said:

In article <[email hidden]>, beaker
<[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

My googling so far hasn't come up with anything, so does anyone know
anywhere selling double hooped (goretex) bivvy bags? Cheers.

Terra Nova do one - the Saturn. Its not cheap and weighs about as much
as a light tent!

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/terra/bivi.shtml

This seems like a good price (I have no experience of the supplier though)

<http://www.outdoorgarage.com/acatalog/copy_of_Terra_Nova_Saturn_Bivi_Bag
.html>

I don't know of any other double hoop designs but think there are a few
single hoopers like the TN Jupiter.

Thanks, I didn't realise there was a model up from the Jupiter. I used
to use a double hooped one my old uni club had - luxury :-) And now a
friend wants something similar to my Jupiter so I recomended double
hoops for the added comfort but couldn't find them again!

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In article <[email hidden]>, beaker
<[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

My googling so far hasn't come up with anything, so does anyone know
anywhere selling double hooped (goretex) bivvy bags? Cheers.

Terra Nova do one - the Saturn. Its not cheap and weighs about as much as
a light tent!

http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/terra/bivi.shtml

This seems like a good price (I have no experience of the supplier though)

<http://www.outdoorgarage.com/acatalog/copy_of_Terra_Nova_Saturn_Bivi_Bag
.html>

I don't know of any other double hoop designs but think there are a few
single hoopers like the TN Jupiter.

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Dominic Sexton

Take a look at http://www.outdoorresearch.com/home/style/home/shelter/40350

This is the deluxe bivvy from Outdoor Research - I have the double version
and very nice it is if you are looking for something very light.

I prefer my Argos Pro Action 1 though:-)

Bill

"beaker" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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My googling so far hasn't come up with anything, so does anyone know
anywhere selling double hooped (goretex) bivvy bags? Cheers.

Try some army surplus stores in the internet.

There's a one in Newcastle selling a them last year for £70, but I can't
remember what make.

Jhimmy

In message <[email hidden]>, Jhimmy
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Try some army surplus stores in the internet.

That was my first thought, but the specifications on the internet seem
to be a bit lacking, do any of these meet your criteria?

http://www.outdoorsurplus.co.uk/fieldeqip.htm

http://www.exarmy.co.uk/shop/

http://www.the-outdoor.co.uk/ishop/853/shopscr30.html

Regards
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Neil Pugh

Also try....

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/ishop/800/shopscr810.html

http://www.meanandgreen.com/army/Microfast/Microfast_Camo_One_Man_Compact_Tent/1010/345.html

http://www.meanandgreen.com/army/Microfast/Microfast_KT2_Bivi_Tent/1010/344.html

Jhimmy

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http://www.the-outdoor.co.uk/ishop/853/shopscr30.html

Highly recommend this shop both for prices and service when things go
wrong.

What extra comfort does the second hoop provide ?

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What extra comfort does the second hoop provide ?

Space?

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but wouldnt the space be down at your feet
I cant see what good purpose it could be put to

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but wouldnt the space be down at your feet
I cant see what good purpose it could be put to

Air circulation? Room to turn over without taking the whole thing with
you?

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Ahh...thanks, the perfect explanation
Something I can understand some people viewing as of importance
but also something that I dont view as of importance, so it will not
get me running down to the gear shop and buying a double hooped bivi

carl said:

What extra comfort does the second hoop provide ?

I suppose it all boils down to a fair bit more comfort for not much more
weight... if you're caught in rain or snow it stops the stuff from
collecting in puddles on your lower half, or any biting wind from making
almost direct contact with you.

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<[email hidden]> writes

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carl said:

What extra comfort does the second hoop provide ?

I suppose it all boils down to a fair bit more comfort for not much
more weight... if you're caught in rain or snow it stops the stuff from
collecting in puddles on your lower half, or any biting wind from
making almost direct contact with you.

However unless there is a good reason for wanting a bivvy (low profile,
easier to conceal) a modern lightweight tent may actually be lighter,
cheaper and roomier.

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Dominic Sexton

In article <[email hidden]>, beaker
<[email hidden]> writes

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carl said:

What extra comfort does the second hoop provide ?

I suppose it all boils down to a fair bit more comfort for not much
more weight... if you're caught in rain or snow it stops the stuff from
collecting in puddles on your lower half, or any biting wind from
making almost direct contact with you.

However unless there is a good reason for wanting a bivvy (low profile,
easier to conceal) a modern lightweight tent may actually be lighter,
cheaper and roomier.

--

Dominic Sexton

In article <[email hidden]>, beaker
<[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

carl said:

What extra comfort does the second hoop provide ?

I suppose it all boils down to a fair bit more comfort for not much
more weight... if you're caught in rain or snow it stops the stuff from
collecting in puddles on your lower half, or any biting wind from
making almost direct contact with you.

However unless there is a good reason for wanting a bivvy (low profile,
easier to conceal) a modern lightweight tent may actually be lighter,
cheaper and roomier.

--

Dominic Sexton

In article <[email hidden]>, beaker
<[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

carl said:

What extra comfort does the second hoop provide ?

I suppose it all boils down to a fair bit more comfort for not much
more weight... if you're caught in rain or snow it stops the stuff from
collecting in puddles on your lower half, or any biting wind from
making almost direct contact with you.

However unless there is a good reason for wanting a bivvy (low profile,
easier to conceal) a modern lightweight tent may actually be lighter,
cheaper and roomier.

--

Dominic Sexton

Dominic Sexton said:

In article <[email hidden]>, beaker
<[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

carl said:

What extra comfort does the second hoop provide ?

I suppose it all boils down to a fair bit more comfort for not much
more weight... if you're caught in rain or snow it stops the stuff
from collecting in puddles on your lower half, or any biting wind from
making almost direct contact with you.

However unless there is a good reason for wanting a bivvy (low profile,
easier to conceal) a modern lightweight tent may actually be lighter,
cheaper and roomier.

Yes, I'm still drooling over Laserlite's and Atko's :-)

Dominic Sexton said:

In article <[email hidden]>, beaker
<[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

carl said:

What extra comfort does the second hoop provide ?

I suppose it all boils down to a fair bit more comfort for not much
more weight... if you're caught in rain or snow it stops the stuff
from collecting in puddles on your lower half, or any biting wind from
making almost direct contact with you.

However unless there is a good reason for wanting a bivvy (low profile,
easier to conceal) a modern lightweight tent may actually be lighter,
cheaper and roomier.

Yes, I'm still drooling over Laserlite's and Atko's :-)