OEX Bush Pro Salamanda Bivi Tent for 1 Person, Compact and Lightweight 1 Man Tent, Ideal for Backpacking, Wild Camping and Fishing, Camping Equipment, Grey, One Size

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I would recommend this or some other UL trekking pole tent (Durston X Mid gets good reviews, but there are many options). The OEX Salamanda Bivi Bag is a solid choice for solo campers who value compactness and ease of use. If a bear did happen to encounter a sleeping person, I'd wager the most likely outcome is that the bear notices the person and goes elsewhere long before the person has much chance of even being woken by the bear, let alone attacked. His love for the great outdoors began at a young age, and over the years, he's traversed some of the most challenging terrains and scenic trails around the world.

The flysheet is made from 70Dx160D (127×76 T) Nylon PU with a 5000mm hydrostatic head, offering excellent waterproofing. Reviews of both together suggest there's not much difference and I've generally read good things about the Lanshan. I am treating the bivvi or tent as a redundancy item, because I am expecting to be sleeping in a youth hostel hopefully at least 90% of the time. It’s important to note that a bivy sack is not a substitute for a proper sleeping bag in cold conditions.

Please note that the ratings and reviews are based on user experiences and may not reflect your own experience with the product. Google Earth is the best tool for planning IMO, you can draw on routes to export to a mapping app on your phone (I use OSMand with downloaded contours for hiking and MAPS. With a 5000mm HH flysheet and a 7000mm HH groundsheet, the bivi bag offers excellent protection from rain and damp ground. It’s also a great choice for wild campers, people bikepacking and fast packers who need a lightweight, easy-to-pitch shelter that doesn’t compromise on protection from the elements. The bivi bag provides enough space for one person, a sleeping bag, and a pack, making it a comfortable shelter for solo campers.

However, some users have noted that it can be quite heavy for a ‘lightweight’ shelter, and there can be issues with condensation. Nothing better for stealth camping and can be set up in the dark, in close cover and also usefully when blind drunk! It was cosy without feeling claustrophobic, and the zip opening with midge mesh was a nice touch, keeping insects at bay while allowing for ventilation.Thing is, shelters like the Jupiter Lite and OR Helium are a different fish to the Elan and Stratosphere – more difficult to get in and out of, for one thing, due to the lack of side zip. The groundsheet is made from 68D 210T Nylon PU with a 7000mm hydrostatic head, providing an extra layer of protection from damp ground conditions.