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The bivi bag, or bivouac sack is a lightweight, waterproof shelter alternative to the traditional tent. This bag can be used as a waterproof outer cover to a sleeping bag or on its own as a survival bag for retaining body heat in emergency situations. It is made from 500 gauge polyethylene supplied in emergency orange . The survival bag includes printed survival instructions. Widely carried by military, medical and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Survival bags are compact, lightweight and versatile providing invaluable shelter when most needed.
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38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By Gerard Kenny
I have used this plastic bivvy bag. It works. Personally I feel it is a little heavy and takes quite a bit of space. It keeps the water and wind out but you do sweat in it as it is not breathable. I like to carry a light rucksack ie focus on light contents. There are now lighter and warmer repackable small size foil + fabric water and wind proof bivvy types available and I would recommend one considers those.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By stu07
Good bit of kit. Basic model but unless climbing K2 this is all you need
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By C. E. Ellam
Amazon Verified Purchase
It arrived really quickly for a start. That already pleased me; but when I opened it and saw there were loads of instructions on the front of the bag for what to do if youre in dire straits on the mountain, and how to signal for SOS and all that, I was whooping for joy. I mean, if you are ever so unfortunate as to have to unveil the bag for matters more adverse than to use it to sit on to prevent soggy-bummage whilst consuming your meat spread sandwiches on the mountain the last thing you want is to be bored while you're waiting for the helicopter.
The story on the bag tells of hope and survival, it informs whilst keeping you entertained thus maintaining morale and if that isnt enough for us demanding ramblers, it's a jolly orange colour that I think Farrow and Ball refer to as "Dale Winton Pale". I took it on my first backpacking adventure in the Lakes a couple of weekends ago, and when my friends tent groundsheet demonstrated its wicking qualities, it kept the underside of my sleeping mat and henceforth, myself, nice and dry also! If I ever have to use if for its intended purpose, Im sure I will be incredibly glad of it. I also hope by that point that I dont take it out to find it too ripped, chewed, grass and meat-spread stained and it will still do what it was intended for! Someone really should write a book; 101 alternative things to do with a survival bag. I might start, itll keep me from writing bad reviews instead.
The story on the bag tells of hope and survival, it informs whilst keeping you entertained thus maintaining morale and if that isnt enough for us demanding ramblers, it's a jolly orange colour that I think Farrow and Ball refer to as "Dale Winton Pale". I took it on my first backpacking adventure in the Lakes a couple of weekends ago, and when my friends tent groundsheet demonstrated its wicking qualities, it kept the underside of my sleeping mat and henceforth, myself, nice and dry also! If I ever have to use if for its intended purpose, Im sure I will be incredibly glad of it. I also hope by that point that I dont take it out to find it too ripped, chewed, grass and meat-spread stained and it will still do what it was intended for! Someone really should write a book; 101 alternative things to do with a survival bag. I might start, itll keep me from writing bad reviews instead.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By m e
Got as an emergency supply. Small and lightweight. Did not actually use on trip but excellent backup to have in rucksack.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Jack Devlin
Great value for money, extremely light and easily tucks away in your rucksack, you don't know it's there. I actually purchased two. Considering how bad the weather was and Christmas was only a few days away, items were delivered within a few days.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Gladly I haven't had to use it yet, but it will be very useful if it had to be used. The colour alone will be very visible as well as keeping the indivual protected from the elements and prevent hyperthermia.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Celticprincess
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Amazon Verified Purchase
As a climber and Hill-Walker I find these are essential in my back pack. They can not only keep you warm and dry in severe conditions, they can save your life. I didn't buy these two for climbing this time though, these are spares to put in the side door pocket of my car! The United Kingdom is severely struggling with the snow and I feel a lot safer with these in my car than being without them. You never know when you might be trapped and freezing....
Essential life-saving kit which is fabulously priced and of a quality that my ex-military man is happy with!
Essential life-saving kit which is fabulously priced and of a quality that my ex-military man is happy with!
By Stan
Amazon Verified Purchase
I was on a 3 day hike with friends and I wanted to sleep out and this worked well against the morning dew and against the light rain.
For £3.69 it was so worth it and with free Postage & Packing it was even nicer.
For £3.69 it was so worth it and with free Postage & Packing it was even nicer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Debatable product
Having used these..
While these are good for someone on a budget, it's only going to keep the rain off you, and not keep you very warm in an emergency. Read more
While these are good for someone on a budget, it's only going to keep the rain off you, and not keep you very warm in an emergency. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Smithy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Survival bag.
As described, not opened as yet, but looks as its well built. It's there if needed, looks similar to most others around.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Lynden D. Croker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Survival sack
Great product for scouts. Light and well packaged to pack into your day bag whilst walking long walks. Recommended for scout camps.
Published 2 months ago by kyren
4.0 out of 5 stars
I survived.
Relatively light, reassuringly orange and robustly made. Thankfully I've not had occasion to use it but it was economic enough, small enough and light enough to ask the question... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Red
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bag a Bargain
I haven't used this yet and hope I may never have to, but it appears to be a well made item and comes with some instructions about surviving in the hills. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Max K
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have.
Small and compact, easy to throw in your kit at the last minute but always best to have on you.
I've used mine as a shelter, a groundsheet, a kit store, a food store and... Read more
I've used mine as a shelter, a groundsheet, a kit store, a food store and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by kizzer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good product
This works well, is cheap and easy to use. The instructions printed on the bag might prove very useful in remembering certain emergency protocols. Read more
Published 6 months ago by TK
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not tested but looks fine.
Not tested but looks fine.going to struggle to write fifteen words about this so will fill with a little drivel.
Published 7 months ago by N. P. Boxall-hunt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cheap and nasty emergency bivi
Anyone who has actually spent a night in one of these will confirm that they are sweat buckets. I woke and was literally able to wring the sweet out of the foot of my sleeping bag... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ekij
3.0 out of 5 stars
decent
Could do the same with hefty garbage bags....not really thick, the only difference between it and a hefty is you can fit your whole body in it... Read more
Published 17 months ago by ael1
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