A bivy (bivouac) sack is mainly used by those people backpacking or bicycle touring who are concerned about weight as it usually weighs about two pounds. They also want their outdoor accommodation to pack in a small space.
The bivy sack does both with a waterproof bottom layer and waterproof/breathable top fabric to keep off the rain and/or bugs depending on the design (some are better at this than others). A bivy sack includes an opening for your head with some requiring you to pull the drawstring tight when it rains and others offering some additional overhanging fabric.
The model you choose will depend on your comfort level with the available space with some no more than a sleeping bag cover while others are almost like a mini tent although you will not be able to sit up.
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Best one man tents for car camping, backpacking, bicycle touring or backyard fun. As with any tent look at the weight, color, floor space and the necessary poles to meet your needs.
These are some of the best tents on Amazon, take a look are the reviews.
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If you do not want the tight fit of a bivy sack try a slightly larger and more comfortable backpackering tent. Some things to consider when buying a backpacker tent:
* Light weight and very compact to carry in your backpack
* Size, one to three person tents. Many hikers use a two person tent for solo hiking as well which provides room for you and your gear
* Ventiliation for quick drying
* Framing, how many tent poles and the size
* Color, pale colors that transmit some light are more pleasant. Very dark colors are much hotter when sun is beating down. Some tents come with UV protection
Filed under Backpacker Tents by on Jul 23rd, 2010.
The main advantage of using tents for cycling is the inexpensive cost, in some areas you may be able to set up your bike tent for little or no charge. For example many western U.S. campgrounds only charge five dollars for people arriving by bicycle.
The main disadvantage is the weight of the tent, sleeping bag and additional gear you are required to carry. There are some tents designed specially for bicycle touring and some backpacking tents which also work well.
Tips on what to look for in a bike tent:
• One or two person tent
• Lightweight, about 2 to 4 pounds
• Small space required to carry on your bicycle
• Quality waterproofing as you are sure to encounter rain during your trip.
• Ventilation
• Framing (tent poles) or alternate system
Filed under Biking Tent by on Jul 20th, 2010.
A bivy (bivouac) tent is small and lightweight providing a space to move about than the bivy sack. A bivy tent is used by backpackers; those who are bicycle touring or campers, basically anyone looking to pack an ultralight tent compactly.
When choosing a bivy tent always consider first whether a one or two person (or larger) is needed. Then what about the weight, usually around four pounds. Look at the available space inside the tent to meet your needs. Also to be considered is the fabric (waterproof, breathable and some have UV protection) and with the framing (tent poles).
Filed under Bivy Tent by on Jul 8th, 2010.
Bivy shelter (also spelled bivi and bivvy by many) includes both bivy sacks and tents and is really an overall category term. As with any of these products when buying decide on which style you will feel more comfortable with as some as only slightly larger than your sleeping bag.
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Bivy tent reviews of one of the more popular bivy tents, the Eureka Solo Solitaire Tent
. In this video, Joe, displays setting up the tent. This is the lightest and most compact tents made by Eureka who make a whole family of tents for backpackers and campers.
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This hammock tent is lightweight can hold up a heavy person making it ideal for backpacking and camping as well. You can set up the hammock in minutes.
With most hammock tents the coated tarp keeps you comfortable should you encounter poor weather conditions and sometimes can be used independently as well. There may be mosquito netting to protect you from bugs as well.
For a lightweight and comfortable alternative to the traditional bivy shelter why not give the hammock tent a try.
Filed under Bivy Shelters by on Jul 23rd, 2010.
This cyclist gives their opinion on stealth camping which can also apply to backpackers. You will need to made up your own mind regarding ethics.
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