Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 38 minutes ago
In this video, part two in a mini series on sleep systems, I will be going through the bivvy/bivy/bivi bags I use for camping, bushcraft, canoe tripping and backpacking. Bivy bags make a great, low profile, low impact, minimalist shelter for trips where weight matters or if you wish to go undetected. They come in many different styles with greatly varying features to suit every budget. The few I will show you in the video are just a few that I use. Using a bevy bag is not to everybody’s taste as they are very small, offer almost no storage space and often require a bit on wriggling to get inside them, but, by taking a few steps to set yourself up, comfort can be greatly improved!
I have listed links to the items shown in the video below where I am able to - items no longer in production or available have the closest equivalent item linked.
Episode three will cover pillows, sleeping pads/mats and other items linked to sleeping.
I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
Links
British Army Goretex Sleeping Bag Cover
ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-BRITISH-ARMY-GORETEX-OLIVE-GREEN-BIVI-BAG-SLEEPING-BAG-COVER-CAMPING/274262247650?hash=item3fdb4dc8e2:g:kcUAAOSws5FeQzj3
Mil-Tec MSS Clone Sleeping Bag Cover
amazon.co.uk/Mil-Tec-Sleeping-Waterproof-Schlafsackhülle-Modular/dp/B015ZRYLKW/ref=asc_df_B015ZRYLKW/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=208032295378&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16090839812306921150&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045084&hvtargid=aud-858874965014:pla-306448129155&psc=1
Rab Ascent Bivi
https://rab.equipment/uk/ascent-bivi
Terra Nova Jupiter Hooped Bivi (***BACK IN STOCK AGAIN***)
terra-nova.co.uk/bivis/jupiter-lite-bivi
Dutch Army Hooped Bivi
forcesuniformandkit.co.uk/products/dutch-gore-tex-camo-military-bivvy-bag
Terra Nova Competition Tarp 1
terra-nova.co.uk/tarps/competition-tarp-1
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In this video, part two in a mini series on sleep systems, I will be going through the bivvy/bivy/bivi bags I use for camping, bushcraft, canoe tripping and backpacking. Bivy bags make a great, low profile, low impact, minimalist shelter for trips where weight matters or if you wish to go undetected. They come in many different styles with greatly varying features to suit every budget. The few I will show you in the video are just a few that I use. Using a bevy bag is not to everybody’s taste as they are very small, offer almost no storage space and often require a bit on wriggling to get inside them, but, by taking a few steps to set yourself up, comfort can be greatly improved!
I have listed links to the items shown in the video below where I am able to - items no longer in production or available have the closest equivalent item linked.
Episode three will cover pillows, sleeping pads/mats and other items linked to sleeping.
I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
Links
British Army Goretex Sleeping Bag Cover
ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-BRITISH-ARMY-GORETEX-OLIVE-GREEN-BIVI-BAG-SLEEPING-BAG-COVER-CAMPING/274262247650?hash=item3fdb4dc8e2:g:kcUAAOSws5FeQzj3
Mil-Tec MSS Clone Sleeping Bag Cover
amazon.co.uk/Mil-Tec-Sleeping-Waterproof-Schlafsackhülle-Modular/dp/B015ZRYLKW/ref=asc_df_B015ZRYLKW/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=208032295378&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16090839812306921150&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045084&hvtargid=aud-858874965014:pla-306448129155&psc=1
Rab Ascent Bivi
https://rab.equipment/uk/ascent-bivi
Terra Nova Jupiter Hooped Bivi (***BACK IN STOCK AGAIN***)
terra-nova.co.uk/bivis/jupiter-lite-bivi
Dutch Army Hooped Bivi
forcesuniformandkit.co.uk/products/dutch-gore-tex-camo-military-bivvy-bag
Terra Nova Competition Tarp 1
terra-nova.co.uk/tarps/competition-tarp-1
Merchandise
Simon, a bloke in the woods - Patch and Sticker
etsy.com/uk/shop/ablokeinthewoods?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
Contact me at:
simonablokeinthewoods@gmail.com
Or by mail at:
Simon, a bloke in the woods
PO Box 384
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 9DB
UK
Facebook Simon, a bloke in the woods
facebook.com/simon-a-bloke-in-the-woods-636523033219227/?ref=br_rs
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