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Rab Men's Storm Bivi

Rab Men's Storm Bivi

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The downside to buying online is that you can’t actually get hold of the product to try it out first. And why on earth would you use one when tents exist? Well, such an approach – with your head open to the elements – offers an even more intimate interaction with the wild. The sounds of night creatures are unmuffled, the stars dazzle above you, and your senses are highly attuned to every raindrop and every gust of wind.

As Rab’s cheapest and lightest bivvy, this is well suited to campers looking to ditch the tent for the first time. The Trailhead is crafted from hardwearing 40 Denier ripstop nylon with a breathable yet waterproof polyurethane coating on both its top and base. This durable combination ensures that any rain is kept at bay, while a zipped mesh vent enables appropriate ventilation. All seams are taped, completing what is an impressively watertight product. We’re really pleased to have scored Rab Storm Bivi so highly, givimg it 8.2 out of 10, making it well above the average for all shelters & bivis. There are however some methods that you can use to determine a product’s quality without needing to physically have it. Hyperlite Storm fabric / end zip entrance / small mesh panel vent zip rand / wide sleeping bag profile design Top: 40D ripstop nylon with PU coating (108gsm) with fluorocarbon-free DWR HH: 10000mm MVTR: 10000g/m2/24 hrslayer Ripstop nylon upper / 10,000 mm hydrostatic head / 10,000/m2 breathability / width: Shoulders – 80 cm; Foot – 50 cm That got us thinking though, that we’re looking at every possible item from Rab so it would be good to narrow our search down even further and only look at Rab branded products within the shelters & bivis category. The cost of Rab shelters & bivis This made it into our Outdoor 100 for 2022, with our Test Team all impressed by its superb fabric and lightweight qualities.

Fancy it? If you do, then you’re in the right place. We’ve done the hard work for you, putting several products – ranging in design, style, size and price – through their paces on wild camping trips to Scotland, the Brecon Beacons and the Lake District. So, whether you’re looking to venture into bivvying for the first time or if you’re a seasoned pro at sleeping under the stars, there’s something for everyone here. The Best Bivy Bags Tested by Our Team It’s no-frills, but no-frills is sometimes fine if the bag is light and protective, and that’s certainly the case here. It’s certainly a distinctive product due to the high, clam-shaped opening at its head, which utilises a single arcing pole to create a high (for a bivvy bag) ceiling. This makes for easy entry and exit and gives the user plenty of head space – after all, no one wants a claustrophobic bivvying experience.

Analysis and Test Results

Another factor that can be a great indication of product quality is the brand. Brands like Rab are of course extremely well known, especially for shelters & bivis.

This thing’s made from Pertex’s impressive Diamond Fuse fabric, a 2.5-layer ripstop nylon with specially shaped yarns that are intricately woven together to create a robust, abrasion resistant and highly durable fabric – one that’s both waterproof and highly breathable too.

Performance Comparison

The material the product is made from is often a sign of the quality for shelters & bivis. Take a look at the product details over at Cotswold Outdoor to get a feel for this. ripstop nylon with PU coating / fluorocarbon free DWR / 10,000mm hydrostatic head / 10,000 MVTR / taped seams / snap opening and stiffened peak.

A robust and protective, breathable bivi, providing minimalist refuge from any storm. Featuring waterproof fabric and a spacious design to accommodate bulky clothing or large sleeping bags, the Storm Bivi is designed for use in all conditions. When buying shelters & bivis, the quality of the product is going to be one of the factors that you really scrutinise before you commit to buying. There’s so much information available online when we’re shopping now, that it’s easy to find lots of detail about products like Rab Storm Bivi. This is of course really helpful, but there’s almost too much information available, so it’s important to know exactly what you’re looking for.

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There are two options for sealing the bivvy: you can either zip up the mesh panel or you can pin the mesh panel up with a toggle and zip the whole thing closed. Unlike many other bivvy bags, it doesn’t taper at the foot end, so it’s good for those who don’t like the feeling of being in a mummy bag. It also has a reinforced brow, to help keep the bivvy off your face, which makes things so much more comfortable on a wet night. According to North Face, the DryWall single skin also ‘provides unparalled single-wall breathability’. At 420g, the Assault Bivy is not the lightest, and for some it might seem just too big. But, if you’re after a top quality, waterproof bivvy bag with extra space for your boots and bag, then look no further.



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