Warm weather has arrived, you have a group of friends and you happen to have some free time, so you head out into nature. You want to try sleeping under the open sky. What do you need for that? Good mood, food, water and a sleeping bag definitely belong there, and one little extra you might not have known about is to also take a bivy bag.
So what exactly is this bivy bag / bivi sack? It is a cover for a sleeping bag, which has a higher hydrostatic head and is more breathable than an ordinary sleeping bag. It protects you from the hazards of nature, such as getting soaked, strong wind, or catching a cold. It is used by placing either a sleeping bag or a sleeping pad inside it. This protects them from damage, tearing or getting dirty.
When choosing one, however, you need to make sure that the zippers running around the perimeter are of good quality and do not get stuck. Otherwise, a problem could arise when getting out of the bivy bag. You should also pay attention to the material, which needs to be truly durable in order to fulfill its purpose, that is, to protect you and make your stay under the open sky more pleasant.
Advantages:
- has a higher hydrostatic head
- low maintenance requirements
- protects you from cold and water
- more breathable than an ordinary sleeping bag
- prevents tearing or other damage to the sleeping bag
- takes up almost no space when packing for a trip into nature
