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    yeah i carry a sol bivi just incase things go wrong, lower south island- late spring through to autum , i cant remember what model sol bivi i have off the top of my head, its a foil type that comes with its own wee material bag, do you find your lasts ok? it doesnt rip? howmany times would you use yours before throwing it away?, cheers for the tip
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    Quote Originally Posted by birch View Post
    yeah i carry a sol bivi just incase things go wrong, lower south island- late spring through to autum , i cant remember what model sol bivi i have off the top of my head, its a foil type that comes with its own wee material bag, do you find your lasts ok? it doesnt rip? howmany times would you use yours before throwing it away?, cheers for the tip
    The SOL Escape Bivvy is a different material to their smallest, lightest bivvy bag, the Emergency Bivvy http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/...al.html?cat=39

    The Emergency Bivvy is a non-breatheable mylar, same as your typical survival blanket, although slightly thicker, I think. If you puncture or tear that, it'll fall apart faster than you can say "fuck, where's the tape?"

    The Escape Bivvy (the one I use), is a different fabric. It's bulkier, breathable, and appears like it would last a fair bit longer. It seems to be two or three ply, and has some rip-stop grid in it to stop any holes or tears from spreading.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stretch View Post
    The SOL Escape Bivvy is a different material to their smallest, lightest bivvy bag, the Emergency Bivvy Survival - AdventureŽ Medical Kits - First Aid Kits and Survival Gear

    The Emergency Bivvy is a non-breatheable mylar, same as your typical survival blanket, although slightly thicker, I think. If you puncture or tear that, it'll fall apart faster than you can say "fuck, where's the tape?"

    The Escape Bivvy (the one I use), is a different fabric. It's bulkier, breathable, and appears like it would last a fair bit longer. It seems to be two or three ply, and has some rip-stop grid in it to stop any holes or tears from spreading.

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    Outside of bag:
    yeah thats a way better unit, so how big is it when rolled up? and what would it weigh? heat benifit eg how many degress warmer does it make you? cost roughly new?

 

 

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