Mega Bivvies

[Dick Dastardly]

For some years now I have been contemplating a really big bivvy for my extended foreign trips.For normal angling I have never found the need for a bigger one than my Nash Oval but for long sessions abroad I think a real biggy would be nice.All the extra gear to be stored and sometimes being "trapped" in one for several days due to storms have made me come to this conclusion.

 

So what do you reccomend for both size and stability? Have had experience of the two man Cypry Dome and my brothers Fox Euro Dome(?)

 

Anyone reccomend a shop local to me (SE) that carries a wide range and has them set up so I could compare?

[argyll]

Budgie, not being a bivvie man I might be missing an obvious answer to this question, but is there any real difference between a bivvie and a proper dome tent? I ask because they look the same and campimg equipment is very cheap at the moment(end of season etc) and I did see an excellent range of small to large dome tents in Milletts the other day. They might not be camo colours but they looked good value.

[Dick Dastardly]

Must admit to having been drawn to the same train of thought myself.

[argyll]

Something like these. Not sure of the sizes tho'

 

http://www.millets.co.uk/cgi-bin/Millets.f...+EN/catalogs/83

[rob.i]

Hi Budgie my brother bought a Gelert tornado 4 from Halfords of all places for 50 quid it has plenty of room and has an inner and outer tent . a good buy if you need something bigger than a bivvy...rob

[Newt]

 

or if that is a little too large

 

[Dick Dastardly]

Thanks Newt! The problem seems to be that the size of bivvy/tent I want falls somewhere between a fishing bivvy and a camping tent! The quality and value for money of the camping gear far exceeds the fishing gear.Will keep searching through the online outfitters but any reccomendations still apreciated.

Thanks Rob will have a look to see if there is an online Halfords catalogue.

[John S]

Newt, didn't you once post a photo of a tent with a built-in garage?

[mpbdsnu]

Budgie, have a look at the Daiwa Infinity 2 Man,

 

I have one and though it takes me about 15 mins to erect as opposed to 4 mins for my Trakka Dillo and 3 mins for my easy Dome, it is well worth the extra time and effort!

 

Anything that carries the 'Infinity' Logo is quality, and I can well recommend them.

[Peter Sharpe]

If you want an almost disposable tent for foreign trips, the one to go for is the Gelerte Renesse 3, which you should be able to get for under £81.95

Try Bucks Camping near Milton Keynes and you might pick up an end of season bargain. Tel:01296 728770. I have no connection with them, but I wrote a magazine feature on them earlier in the year.