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Andes bivvy bag?

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 12:07 pm
by thedude
Anyone have any experience of these, i've little to no money and this may just do me for a year or so?

http://www.outdoorvalue.co.uk/products/ ... 0wod_4wPaw

Re: Andes bivvy bag?

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 1:04 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
It appears to be no more than a PU nylon sack, which means it isn't breathable (think the same material as your nan's pack-a-mac). It really is that cheap for a reason ... you would likely drown in condensation if you ever slept in it.

I know you haven't any money but you can sometimes turn up Hunka's for around £20 or something ex MOD.

Re: Andes bivvy bag?

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:35 pm
by TheBrownDog
You got mail (private message anyway) Might be able to sort you out with something a bit better than that bin bag.

Cheers
Tim

Re: Andes bivvy bag?

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:01 pm
by Teetosugars
If you're still struggling, I've an old ex army one I was issued kicking around doing nowt..
I'm not over at Mum's for a couple of weeks, but if you can wait, I'll see if I can find it.

Re: Andes bivvy bag?

Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 6:37 am
by wingnut
Bearbonesnorm wrote:It appears to be no more than a PU nylon sack, which means it isn't breathable (think the same material as your nan's pack-a-mac). It really is that cheap for a reason ... you would likely drown in condensation if you ever slept in it.

I know you haven't any money but you can sometimes turn up Hunka's for around £20 or something ex MOD.
Good advice , I had one a few years back and though waterproof it is not breathable at all I awoke soaked and that was on a dry night with the top open fully.

Re: Andes bivvy bag?

Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:02 am
by thedude
Cheers dudes, thought it would be rubbish at that price.

Replied TheBrownDog. sounds good.