{"id":121,"date":"2023-03-13T12:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T12:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/?p=121"},"modified":"2023-05-30T12:11:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T11:11:47","slug":"where-to-purchase-a-bivvy-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/where-to-purchase-a-bivvy-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to purchase a bivvy bag."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong><em>What is a bivvy bag?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sometimes called Bivi bags or Bivouac sacks, these are waterproof enclosures which surround your sleeping bag, forming a cocoon of protection against the elements. Originally invented by climbers who needed emergency weather protection for their sleeping bags during multiple-day ascents of mountain peaks \u2013 the bags had to be lightweight and easily packable in a <a href=\"https:\/\/campingsecrets.co.uk\/best-hiking-backpack\/\">small<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/campingsecrets.co.uk\/best-hiking-backpack\/\">climbing backpack<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>Today\u2019s designs have more in common with tents in terms of the materials used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A <strong>bottom layer <\/strong>typically consisting of urethane-coated nylon to make it waterproof. This is the same rugged material used for the \u2018bathtub\u2019 lower section of modern tents<\/li><li>A <strong>top layer <\/strong>usually made of ripstop nylon (a lighter fabric) and treated with a waterproof, breathable textile. On the most expensive bivvy bags, look for Gore-Tex top layers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>Advantages of a bivvy bag<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cheaper and more lightweight than tents<\/li><li>Discreet and requires less room than a tent<\/li><li>Quicker to set up and take down<\/li><li>Packs down small<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>Disadvantages of a bivvy bag<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Less protection from the elements<\/li><li>May leave condensation on your sleeping bag, meaning it will need to dry out.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>How is a bivvy bag used?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Slips over your sleeping bag &#8211; can be done before leaving to save time in the field.<\/li><li>Pull it up over your head when asleep, leaving a small gap for breathing (this will also minimise condensation)<\/li><li>If you have a large bivvy bag your sleep mat may fit inside it, if not it can go below the bivvy bag on the floor<\/li><li>Your other kit will need a waterproof bag or cover to protect it from the elements &#8211; you could use your rucksack as a pillow.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>Which bivvy bag should you buy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Things to think about when purchasing a bivvy bag:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Budget<\/li><li>Weather<\/li><li>Size<\/li><li>Weight<\/li><li>Breathability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>Today\u2019s designs have more in common with tents in terms of the materials used:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A <strong>bottom layer <\/strong>typically consisting of urethane-coated nylon to make it waterproof. This is the same rugged material used for the \u2018bathtub\u2019 lower section of modern tents<\/li><li>A <strong>top layer <\/strong>usually made of ripstop nylon (a lighter fabric) and treated with a waterproof, breathable textile. On the most expensive bivvy bags, look for Gore-Tex top layers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>Where to buy a bivvy bag<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most military shops will sell bivvy bags, as do outdoor\/camping shops. It\u2019s always a good idea to think what the bivvy bag will be used for first and buy accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><strong>Here are some of our favourites:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jayjaysbrecon.co.uk\/shelter-accessories\/bivi-bags-basha-sheets\/kestrel-rip-stop-bivi-bag--olive-green__1237\">Kestrel Rip-Stop Bivi Bag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/highlander-kestrel-jayjays-2-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123\" width=\"284\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/highlander-kestrel-jayjays-2-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/highlander-kestrel-jayjays-2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/highlander-kestrel-jayjays-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/highlander-kestrel-jayjays-2-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/highlander-kestrel-jayjays-2-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/highlander-kestrel-jayjays-2-1-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A great entry level bivi bag which is lightweight, waterproof and compact Designed with a high-quality specification and material, this bivi will keep you dry and comfortable during the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/bivy-bag-p13634.aspx\/khaki\/\">Mountain Warehouse Bivvy Bag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/023722_kha_bivvy_bag_walk_con_ss15_02.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124\" width=\"193\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/023722_kha_bivvy_bag_walk_con_ss15_02.webp 500w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/023722_kha_bivvy_bag_walk_con_ss15_02-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A waterproof membrane prevents water from leaking through the fabric while taped seams ensures this product is completely watertight. Ripstop fabric stops rips in their tracks with this heavy duty fabric<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snugpak.com\/sleeping\/essentials\/bivvi-bags\/special-forces-bivvi-bag\">Snugpak Special Forces Bivvi Bag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/special_forces_bivvi_bag_black_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125\" width=\"202\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/special_forces_bivvi_bag_black_3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/special_forces_bivvi_bag_black_3-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/Screenshot-2023-03-13-050046.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for UK Weather Conditions &amp; protecting you from evaporative and convection heat loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rab.equipment\/uk\/storm-bivi-ss22?queryID=b6f5031289539881d5e3fd54219d4c13&amp;objectID=35755&amp;indexName=rab_live_uk_products\">Rab Storm Bivi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/RAB-BIVVY-BAG-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126\" width=\"240\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/RAB-BIVVY-BAG-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/RAB-BIVVY-BAG-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/RAB-BIVVY-BAG-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/RAB-BIVVY-BAG-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/RAB-BIVVY-BAG-1365x2048.webp 1365w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/RAB-BIVVY-BAG.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2023\/03\/RAB-COLOURS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A robust and protective, breathable\u2009bivi, providing minimalist refuge from any storm. Featuring waterproof fabric and a spacious design to accommodate bulky clothing or large sleeping bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1b5c44\">Jay Jay\u2019s was <em>founded in 1993 by our team of former Police and Military personnel.&nbsp; We\u2019ve been manufacturing load-bearing equipment and supplying clothing for the military for thirty years.&nbsp; Our innovative, built-for-life products and industry-leading customer service have earned us an outstanding reputation that we\u2019re incredibly proud of.&nbsp;<br>Why not try for yourself?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jayjaysbrecon.co.uk\/\"><em>Shop our range today.&nbsp;<\/em><br><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a bivvy bag? 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