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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It offers good protection from the elements, although it may be a bit heavy for those looking for a truly lightweight shelter. Set up for the first time in the dark on a stealth camp and recommended be a fine gent, the English Woodsman. His love for the great outdoors began at a young age, and over the years, he's traversed some of the most challenging terrains and scenic trails around the world. Cooking in the vestibule is possible in dry weather with door tied back and sleeping with mesh zipped round was great overnight (no rain) plenty length ,rucksack went at feet with no problem ,I’m 5 ft 9.

The Lanshan 1 allows more traditional camping and isn't heavier or much more expensive than the Oex Salamanda. coming from a normal bivi bag it’s a gamechanger, the extra space for you head and ability to sleep sideways and not get all twisted up in a cocoon certainly helps with a better night’s sleep. I used to think like Damascus above, but I’ve spent much of the last year out in an ex-army Dutch bivi bag that weighs more than either the Alpkit or Snugpak hooped bivis. Please note that the ratings and reviews are based on user experiences and may not reflect your own experience with the product.

I am planning on walking from Slovenia through the Balkans and Turkey to the Caspian Sea, completing the trip before mid-October.

the OP mentioned ‘stealth’ which is where a hooped bivi wins over a tarp or a tent in having a more minimal presence than either of them, very useful if you’re riding then cheeky camping wherever you can find. If the hostel is in an urban centre, it may not have a garden to air the bivvi or small tent outdoors. The Salamanda is very quick to pitch, more room than most, with an excellent bug net doorway giving great viability. However, the Oex Bush Pro might help me to use a smaller rucksack (which might ideally fit in hand luggage on the plane - otherwise I have an 80-litre Karrimor rucksack).I found that leaving a small gap in the zip opening helped reduce condensation without letting in any unwanted drafts or insects. The bivi bag comes with lightweight aluminium pegs and guylines to help secure your pitch, ensuring a stable shelter even in windy conditions. His expert advice has helped countless individuals gear up correctly, plan effectively, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for outdoor adventures. In terms of appearance, the OEX Salamanda Bivi Bag is sleek and unobtrusive, blending well with the natural surroundings. A: A bivy sack can add a few degrees of warmth by trapping body heat, but the exact amount can vary depending on the design and material of the bivy sack.

I will be accepting lifts every now and then though if offered, which will make the journey a little shorter. In the Caucasus I walked across Armenia following the Transcaucasian Trail ( https://transcaucasiantrail.You might use it more than you expect, hostels can be few and far between in some areas when on foot. 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.