Is there anything you want to know about tents, bivvies & shelters? Today we are going to share more light into them.

Traditionally, bivvies were designed primarily for use by mountaineers or committed minimalists. Its basic functions are as follows:

– It keeps dry a camper’s sleeping bag.

– It increases the sleeping bag’s capacity by warming it by about 10°F.
Moisture can potentially penetrate inside a bivvy sack especially if you open it’s head. But this can be avoided by snugly pulling the headholes drawstring. However, doing this restricts the size of the headholes to a borehole, which is something that some people find restrictive. This restriction is something that many minimalists are willing to make a sacrifice.

Some of the things worth considering include:

– A bivvy sack with full-length zippers will provide you with multiple ventilation options.

– Get a multiple zipper slider if you will be cooking or sorting gear while being covered by the sack.

– A bivvy back that has factory-sealed seams is waterproof.

– Also, when getting a sack, consider one that has straps which allows you to secure your sleeping bag in place.

Bivvy shelters

These are low-rise tents. These tents include features such as hoops or poles that lift fabric off your face, and mesh panels attached to the head opening. With bivvy shelters, you can be safe from rain and bugs, though with heavy downpours, you may need to add venting to prevent the water from getting in.

This type of tent is best for someone who is a touring cyclist and an ultralight backpack. They have enough room for comfort zone for it to feel comfortable to those who love it. However, this type of shelter is not ideal in rainy areas as it may be very uncomfortable for you to wait out a storm while sitting up in a shelter that offers you little space when sitting up.

Considerations to make before choosing a bivvy

– Size of the bivvy

Before choosing a bivvy sack or shelter, know that your mindset has to be Spartan-like. However, it doesn’t mean that you have to dismiss this style of shelter too fast. When comparing between a tent and a bivvy shelter, a tent offers a roof-over-your-head sensation and is roomier, and a shelter is less roomier and less roofie. However, this bivvy offers a very liberating experience, one that yo u can experience when sleeping under the stars. Also, this type of shelter offers you protection from bugs and rain by a barrier that is very light in comparison to a tent. However, If you are someone who feels uneasy in tight spaces, a being inside a bivvy might be uncomfortable and a tent might be the best choice for you.
You should also consider things like air circulation and condensation when choosing between a bivvy shelter and a tent.