3 Tips To Make Certain That You'll Be Happy With Your Bivvy Sack.

I'll bet you wouldn't guess that approximately fifty percent of the people I talk to concerning their bivouac shelters are unhappy with their purchase? But with some more forethought before they took the plunge, a lot of them could have spared the trouble and even ended up with a bivvy they loved.

Ultralight campers are aware that they need to save all the space and weight as they can; that is what brings them to bivy shelters in the begining. But if they don't keep these 3 simple tips in mind when they pick their first bivy, they wind up not happy with the one they finally take home.

To begin with should make sure the bivy will have plenty elbowroom for you and your sleeping bag. Not a lot else will fit inside a bivy sack no matter what, and that's to be expected. But if There's not plenty of space for the adventurer, then you've got a problem.

Bivvy sacks come in many sizes. They vary between manufacturers and also within product lines. Many times a bivvy will even come in regular, long, female regular, and female long styles. So you have an abundance of choices, and there is almost certainly a bivy you can find for you.

But you should take a couple seconds to decide what size you need. Measure not just your height, but also your Shoulder width. When verifying this in contrast to the product specs of the bivouac that you like, remember that you'll want to include a couple inches to set aside space for your sleeping bag as well, and a few additional for wriggle room. As a rule of thumb, be sure you have an additional 6 inches in height and 4 more in width.

During which time of year will you be using your bivvy most often? If you are like most backpackers, then nearly all of your adventures will happen in late spring and summer. But there are bivouacs that can handle a lot more than that.

Bivouacs come in several styles, from little more than a screen to keep the pests out, to insulated 4 season models that can help you carry on winter conditions.

If most of your camping takes place in the summer months,then do not avoid the mesh models. The view can be spectacular, and you could always haul a little tarp just in case of rain comes along.

Unless you're backpacking in winter conditions, a 3 season bivouac will deal with almost all circumstances. Bivouacs aren't always publicized as 3 season shelters, but if they don't say something else, assume that they are 3 season.

The 4 season styles perform great at keeping you away from the snow and also enhance the warming ability of your sleeping bag. Theycan be used as an all year bivouac, but they do weigh about a pound more.

What is the weather like on your normal camping trip? Or, if you're purchasing this bivouac bag for a particular expedition, what is the forecast?

Most bivvys are going to be acceptable in a light shower, however if you expect anything more, your choices become a little more difficult. Look for bivys that have a completely enclosed head region. You'll also be grateful some added head elbowroom as rain an inch from your ear is pretty loud.

But, if you have reason to believe that you will get a bunch of rain, leave your bivy at home. You will welcome some more room if you get stuck inside for more than a couple hours during the day.

Research and a little bit of planning is about all you need to ensure you get the most from your bivy sack. Consider your size, and the environment you'll use it in and you will be much more satisfied.

Now, put this to work and find the perfect bivvy sack for you.

By: Leonarda Natacha

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