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Re: Drishell

Stuart Fraser
Maybe I should just take my inner tent- lighter and bug proof in case there are Midgies out early except the walls are all net so probably still need a bivi

I am on the look out for second hand lightweight Bivy's though, but must be circa. 200g.

Alan- I believe we have a mutual friend- Was lunching with Janet Donnely on Monday- small world!


Taking a lightweight bivi instead of your inner will only save you the weight of a pack of butter... I think I would take the inner and no bivi, but that's a personal thing - I wouldn't resent the extra weight for the additional midge and warmth benefits.

Give my love to Janet - she's a wonderful girl!

Re: Drishell

Alan, that sound like a good compromise, and my only hesitation is the fact the walls are all mesh- not solid and so I am unsure how much "fine mist" protection my bag will get.

I'm hoping to get out in the tent soon (only just got it) and see how it goes!

Cheers again

Stuart

Re: Drishell

In my experience, mesh won't give adequate protection from the mist produced from condensation and it makes sense to take some kind of bivy bag protection. Unfortunately the RAB ultra doesn't seem to be available, nor the equally light Equinox bivy bag. It's probably too late to order anything from MLD.

Addendum: the RAB Suvival Zone Lite weighs 236g and might be worth a look http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/rab_survival_zone_lite,_ultralight_bivi_bag.html

Re: Drishell

Cheers for all the opinions folks.

I have decided to make an enquiry with Bearpaw Wilderness Designs re: a solo inner with ripstop on 3 sides and a ripstop/mesh combo on the door- will be useful for winter use and save me buying a new bivi bag. Should be here well before the crossing!

Stuart